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Anti-Doping Rules: Australia’s national anti-doping policy

» Australia's model anti-doping policy

In Australia, ASADA has developed a model anti-doping policy for National Sporting Organisations (NSOs).

This policy references the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) and NSO funding is conditional on compliance with anti-doping policy standards.

» ASADA's Model Anti Doping Policy Template for NSO's

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» Sport anti-doping assessment process

NSOs receiving ASC (government) funding must meet a number of anti-doping requirements.

NSOs must fulfil their anti-doping responsibilities, in particular:

• Maintain and distribute an anti-doping policy that is compliant with the Code
• Provide up to date and accurate athlete whereabouts information to ASADA
• Facilitate timely and defensible hearings in relation to alleged doping infractions
• Educate athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and medical personnel about their anti-doping policy.

ASADA and the ASC review sports against the anti-doping requirements above via an Anti-Doping Assessment Form.

This process enables ASADA and the ASC to identify the strengths and weaknesses of an NSO's anti-doping program. Assessment outcomes are discussed with the NSO. ASADA and the ASC work with the sport to address problem areas.

The Anti-Doping Assessment Process is conducted every six months.

 

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