Principle 7: The Defence

A system which protects the organisation

To proactively protect the organisation from harm, the board ensures the organisation has and maintains robust and systematic processes for managing risk.

7.1 - The sport has a documented process to ensure compliance with working with vulnerable persons and children legislation, (that reflects the varying legislative requirements of all States and Territories), including maintenance of relevant checks.

7.2 - The board has a documented process for ensuring that the policies and procedures implemented by management are consistent with the organisation’s risk management framework.

7.3 - The board has established a risk management system that is appropriate for the size and context of the organisation, aligns with strategy and enables organisation-wide decision making for the management of threats and opportunities.