New guidance on anti-doping

With the Australian Parliament currently considering amendments to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) Act and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) set to introduce the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code in less than three months, new guidance is available for interested parties.

The amendments to the ASADA Act currently in the Australian Parliament are based on changes made in a recent revision of the World Anti-Doping Code.

The Bill seeks to simplify the process by implementing a Violations List once a breach of the Code has been finalised, in contrast to the current Register of Findings system.

The amendments will also create a new Anti-Doping Rule Violation, relating to "prohibited associations", as well as extending the limitation period in which ASADA can bring anti-doping charges.

The amendments are reflective of the anti-doping movement's shift from testing only, to more reliance on investigation and cooperative means of doping control.

Leading sport lawyers Lander and Rogers have released an eBulletin outlining the proposed amendments and what they will mean for sport in Australia.

Click here to read the eBulletin.

Mindful of its new 2015 Code and International Standards, WADA has issued nine Guidelines for stakeholders.

The purpose of Guidelines is to further enhance the quality and consistency of key aspects of anti-doping programs, and to provide guidance in key areas. Guidelines are considered Level III documents, meaning that they are not considered mandatory for stakeholders to adopt. The issuance of the Guidelines follows the review undertaken by WADA of all existing Level III documents considered pertinent to the provisions of the 2015 Code and Standards.

Some Guidelines have been substantially overhauled to ensure that not only are they in line with 2015 provisions, but that they also reflect current best practices. The analysis undertaken by WADA helped identify what new elements of anti-doping practice under the revised Code and Standards warranted additional guidance for Anti-Doping Organisations (ADOs).

Click here to view the WADA Guidelines.

For more information on Lander & Rogers Lawyers go to www.landers.com.au

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