The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) was a
government
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statutory authority
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tasked to protect
Australia
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's sporting integrity through the elimination of
doping. The authority was part of the
Department of Health
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's portfolio and was established on 13 March 2006 under the Australian Sports Anti‑Doping Authority Act 2006. On 1 July 2020, it became part of
Sport Integrity Australia
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.
The ASADA drug tested Australian athletes who competed at state and national levels. ASADA also tested international athletes if they were competing in events held in Australia. It was also ASADA's role to inform the sporting community of drugs and related safety issues. The ASADA Advisory Group was relied upon by the Chief Executive Officer, David Sharpe, as a consultative forum on matters related to the agency's purpose.
Officeholders
Chair
The following individuals have served as Chair of the Authority:
Chief Executive Officer
The following individuals have served as Chief Executive Officer of the Authority. When ASADA replaced the Australian Sports Drug Agency in 2006, the Chair and Chief Executive positions were combined.
See also
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Drugs in sport in Australia
Australia has been at the forefront in the fight against doping in sport. It was one of the first countries to establish a sports anti-doping agency and is a member of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Australia abides by World Anti-Doping Code. In ...
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Sports in Australia
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References
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Anti-doping organizations
Sports governing bodies in Australia
Drugs in sport in Australia
2006 establishments in Australia
Government agencies established in 2006
2020 disestablishments in Australia
Government agencies disestablished in 2020
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