Terms of Reference

The Committee will examine:

  • The effectiveness of Sport Integrity Australia’s (SIA’s) testing and investigative functions in detecting and responding to unlawful doping in Australian sport 
  • The effectiveness of SIA’s existing operating, governance and risk frameworks
  • The alignment of Australia’s Anti-Doping Scheme with both domestically and internationally established standards, performance measures, and best practices
  • The success of SIA in promoting the standing and integrity of Australian sport both domestically and internationally 
  • The prevalence and causes of unlawful doping in Australian sport and the preventative measures currently in place to reduce its incidence.

This inquiry will also have particular regard to any matters contained in and associated with Auditor-General Report No. 27 of 2024–25: Sport Integrity Australia’s Management of the National Anti-Doping Scheme.

 

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 4615
jcpaa@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

On 4 September 2025, the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit adopted an inquiry into the effectiveness of Australia’s National Anti-Doping Scheme. The inquiry will examine the existing frameworks underpinning this scheme, including their management and operation, to determine if they are fit for purpose to protect the integrity of Australian sport by detecting and preventing unlawful drug use by athletes.

The Committee invites submissions to the inquiry addressing the terms of reference by Friday 17 October 2025.

Track Inquiry

Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

Accessibility

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