Canberra's soccer referees face high quit rates due to ongoing abuse
Almost half of Canberra's local soccer referees quit after a year due to abuse, with a retention rate of just 56 percent last year. Capital Football's Delfina Shakespear highlighted the systemic nature of referee abuse across all sporting codes. Local officials are urging players, coaches, and spectators to show respect to ensure games can proceed.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 06:35 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 06:40 UTC
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