Boxing Australia announces National Integrity Framework

Boxing Australia has announced a partnership with Sport Integrity Australia that will see it adopt a National Integrity Framework and associated integrity policies.

The body describes the move as “an important step in protecting our sport and our members from integrity threats like harassment, bullying, abuse, illicit drugs and competition manipulation.”

By adopting the National Integrity Framework, Boxing Australia now has six new integrity policies which apply to all members.

In addition, all complaints about possible integrity breaches will now be managed independently by Sport Integrity Australia, with Boxing Australia adding “we hope will ensure people feel safe to speak up about any concerns.”

Coming into effect from Monday 24th October 2022, the framework consists of six integrity-related policies, including:

• National Integrity Framework

• Member Protection Policy

• Child Safeguarding Policy

• Competition Manipulation and Sport Wagering Policy

• Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy

• Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

Boxing Australia add “this means from Monday 24 October 2022, Sport Integrity Australia will take over the management of all complaints in relation to integrity matters for our sport. That includes, abuse, bullying and harassment.

“It is important that all members and participants of Boxing Australia understand their obligations under this Framework and in particular familiarise themselves with conduct which is prohibited within each policy.”

Breaches and complaints related to these policies will be handled independently by Sport Integrity Australia. Complaints related to other Boxing Australia polices, such as Selection Policy disputes, will remain with Boxing Australia.

For more information about the Framework and associated policies visit our Integrity webpage.

Any questions can be directed to Boxing Australia’s National Integrity Manager Bronwen Knox at integrity@boxing.org.au