The organisation described the move as a "significant commitment" to the "safety of children and young people" who form part of its high-performance pathway.

The Australian Government's scheme was set-up in 2018 after a recommendation from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse which estimated 60,000 people experienced institutional child sexual abuse in Australia.

Basketball Australia claim the organisation has taken a "position of leadership" within the sport on this "important matter".

Jerril Rechter, chief executive of Basketball Australia, said: "The decision to register a letter of intent with the scheme is a strong statement regarding Basketball Australia’s position on the issue of child sexual abuse and the lasting impact abuse has on the lives of victims and those around them."

Basketball Australia is also set to engage with state and territory member associations over whether they may also join the National Regress Scheme.

The scheme is set to run for 10 years, providing survivors of child sexual abuse with access to counselling, a redress payment and/or a direct personal response from the institution for survivors.