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Integrity in Sport

Athletics should be a safe, inclusive and fair place for all participants to thrive. Australian Athletics strives to protect the enjoyment of athletics by participants, officials, athletes, coaches and supporters, and treats integrity threats seriously.

Threats to athletics integrity can include doping, improper use of drugs and medicine, competition manipulation and bullying, discrimination or abuse. 

National Integrity Framework

The National Integrity Framework (NIF) is a suite of policies that sets out how we should and shouldn't behave, and how matters are handled when a policy might have been breached. The table below outlines the policies and their scope. You can access the policies here.

Australian Athletics NIF Policy What does it cover? Are there specific examples?
Member Protection Policy Abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, victimisation, and vilification Yes, on page 7 of the Policy
Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy Harm, abuse or neglect specifically relating to children or young people Yes, on page 8 of the Policy. The mandatory reporting actions are set out on page 10
Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy Manipulation of competitions and illicit betting Yes, on page 9 and 10 of the Policy
Improper Use of Drugs and Medicines Policy Use and possession of illegal drugs, provision of appropriate science and medicine services Yes, in clause 4 starting on page 6 of the Policy
Code of Conduct The expected standards of behaviour of everyone Yes, on page 6 and specific role codes on page 9 - 15 of the Policy
Anti-Doping Policy Circumstances and conduct which constitutes anti-doping violations Yes, in Article 2 and as defined by the World Anti-Doping Code
Complaints, Disputes & Discipline Policy Sets out the processes for reporting or making a complaint about a breach of any of the NIF policies. Yes, clause 6.8 on page 11. Refer also to the Concerns, Reports & Complaints page of our site

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