AusCycling adopts National Integrity Framework

AusCycling is pleased to announce its partnership with Sport Integrity Australia and the adoption of the National Integrity Framework and associated integrity policies.

This is 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, AusCycling 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, which we hope will ensure people feel safe to speak up about any concerns.

AusCycling’s National Integrity Framework came into effect on July 1.

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

This means that as of July 1, Sport Integrity Australia has taken 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 AusCycling members and participants of riding and cycling understand their obligations under this Framework and familiarise themselves with conduct which is prohibited within each policy.

For more information about the Framework and associated policies visit our Integrity webpage at https://www.auscycling.org.au/page/about/policies-rules.

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

Further information regarding the complaints process and how to make a complaint under the new system will be made available soon. More information can also be found at https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/ and in the document attached below.

The National Integrity Framework Overview