The AOC has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to the integrity of Australian sport, with an expansion in the remit of Sport Integrity Australia.
AOC President Ian Chesterman says the AOC, Commonwealth Games Australia and Paralympics Australia played an active role in the development of the National Integrity Framework which covers areas such as safeguarding children, member protection, competition manipulation and sports wagering, and the misuse of drugs - and seek to protect the integrity of Australian sport.
“Today’s announcement by Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) provides further confidence that the Framework will effectively serve athletes and our member sports.
“We have encouraged our member sports to sign up to the Framework which provides that independent and transparent approach to important issues, particularly complaints handling.
“The Framework is well established and it’s pleasing these changes, including the creation of the Safety in Sport Division, demonstrates that SIA has the tools to continue the work that it does.
“The right to practise sport and importantly to be safe in your chosen sport, is a fundamental right and at the core of our Olympic values.
“So we welcome the announcement and look forward to working cooperatively and proactively with SIA in the time ahead to further strengthen the Framework,” Mr Chesterman concluded.
