Anti-Doping Policy
Date Adopted by ASC Board 1 July 2004
Date Anti-Doping Policy Effective 1 August 2004
Introduction
In 2004 the Australian Sports Commission became a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Code and takes pride that as a leader in the fight against drugs in sport, Australia’s anti-doping programs have helped set the standard for the world sporting community. The ASC continues to have a zero tolerance policy in relation to doping in sport and is tough on drugs in sport.
This Policy must be adhered to and operates in conjunction with the ASC Code of Conduct (1) and the AIS Athlete’s Agreement and as such is an important part of a comprehensive set of behavioural standards, responsibilities and practices. A particular obligation under the Code of Conduct is the obligation to “adhere to all other applicable ASC policies and procedures”. This includes, but is not limited to, this ASC Anti-Doping Policy.
As outlined in the ASC Code of Conduct, it is part of an employee’s responsibility to ensure familiarity with the requirements of all ASC policies and procedures applicable to their role and job responsibilities.
Regardless of any obligation under other ASC policies, any suspected breach of this ASC Anti-Doping Policy must be reported to the ASC Executive Director (2) in accordance with Article 10.11 of this Anti-Doping Policy.
It is recognised that employees in certain professions, such as medicine or psychology, may be subject to legal obligations with respect to confidentiality and disclosure. Guidance on your obligation to act is available from the Manager, Human Resources and/or ASC Executive Director. In seeking this guidance appropriate confidentiality will be maintained.
Any person, making allegations about a suspected breach of this ASC Anti-Doping Policy or involved in an investigation of such matters, has an obligation to act in a discreet and confidential manner. Matters related to allegations and investigations should only be discussed with people who have direct involvement in resolving the matter and/or those who have management responsibilities for the Person or Persons suspected of breaching this Anti-Doping Policy.
To report a suspected breach of this ASC Anti-Doping Policy refer to Article 10.11 of this Anti-Doping Policy.
An individual who is investigated under this Anti-Doping Policy may also be sanctioned under the Code of Conduct and/or AIS Athlete’s Agreement.
Copies of all WADA documents can be found on the WADA website www.wada-ama.org. Copies of all ASC documents can be found on the ASC intranet
1 - From February 2004, the ASC’s Code of Conduct was accessible on the ASC’s intranet or by request from the ASC’s Human Resources section.
2 - See also Clause 1.6 of the ASC Code of Conduct.
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