Overview: Organisational overview
ASDA Snapshot 2005–06
Vision
Pure Performance in Sport.
Mission
To deter the use of banned doping practices in sport through education, testing, advocacy and coordination of Australia’s anti-doping program.
Values
- Realise our potential
- Act with integrity
- Respect for individuals
- Embrace challenge
Legislative basis
ASDA operated as a Government statutory authority formed under the Australian Sports Drug Agency Act 1990 (the ASDA Act) until 13 March 2006.
The objects, functions and powers of ASDA under the ASDA Act appear at Appendix H.
Minister
ASDA reported to the Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator the Hon Rod Kemp.
The powers of the Minister as specified under the ASDA Act appear at Appendix I.
Organisational Structure
ASDA’s organisational structure was based on four operational areas:
- Deterrence – programs that deter the use of banned doping practices
- International response – athletes are able to participate in fair international competition
- Business improvement – a viable and socially responsible organisation
- People – organisational capability and capacity.
The organisational structure for ASDA as at 13 March 2006 is on page 10.

