

Overview: Organisational overview
2005–06 ASADA highlights
- ASADA is launched by the Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator
the Hon Rod Kemp on
14 March 2006 in Melbourne. ASADA and the new anti-doping powers were
operational prior
to the commencement of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
- Development of ASADA’s strategic plan including the vision,
values, mission and business model.
- Initiation of ASADA’s first investigation four days after
ASADA commenced operations. This
continuing investigation is examining potential Anti-Doping Rule Violations
(ADRVs) in the sport of weightlifting.
- Implementation of a new media strategy, ensuring ASADA provides
timely information about
proven ADRVs.
- The Stamp Out Doping Hotline was launched, enabling members of the
sporting community and
the public to provide confidential information regarding potential ADRVs.
- In June 2006, ASADA facilitated a major Australian stakeholder forum
in response to WADA’s call
for comment on the World Anti-Doping Code.
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