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Formed | 13 March 2006 |
Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
Headquarters | Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
Employees | 290 |
Minister responsible | |
Statutory authority executive |
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Parent department | Department of Health |
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Website | www |
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority is a government department tasked to protect Australia's sporting integrity through the elimination of doping. The authority is part of the Department of Health's portfolio and was established on 13 March 2006 under the Australian Sports Anti‑Doping Authority Act 2006.
The ASADA drug tests Australian athletes who compete at state and national levels. The ASADA can also test international athletes if they are competing in events held in Australia. It is also ASADA’s role to inform the sporting community of drugs and related safety issues. The ASADA Advisory Group is relied upon by the Chief Executive Officer as a consultative forum on matter related to the agency's purpose.
Chair
Chief Executive Officer
With ASADA replacing Australian Sports Drug Agency in 2006, the Chair and Chief Executive positions were combined.