Reporting Integrity Issues
Everyone from athletes, parents, support personnel, administrators and supporters play a role in protecting the integrity of our sport.
If you see something, say something!
Squash Australia has opted-in to the independent complaints handling process for integrity-related issues run by Sport Integrity Australia that relate to doping, discrimination and safeguarding children and young people.
From 1 March 2022 concerns or complaints about alleged breaches of our National Integrity Framework can be reported directly to Sport Integrity Australia through the following methods:
- Filling in a formal complaint or reporting a concern through the form on the Sport Integrity Australia website
- Phoning 13 000 27232
- Completing the ‘report an issue’ form in the Sport Integrity App. This can be anonymous if you choose.
Our Integrity Rules
We take sport integrity seriously and have the following policies in place. The National Integrity Framework is essentially a set of rules that all members of our sport need to follow when it comes to their behaviour and conduct in sport. There are four core policies that make up the National Integrity Framework. These are:
- Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy
- Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy
- Member Protection Policy
- Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
These core policies are underpinned by the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy, which explains how people who have breached a National Integrity Framework Policy are held accountable for doing the wrong thing.
- Complaints, Disputes & Discipline Policy
All policies and guidelines can be found here
View the NIF Complaints Video or Fact Sheet for advice on the Complaints Process and handling integrity matters.
Lodging A Complaint
Below are some simple tips to remember when considering lodging a complaint with Sport Integrity Australia.
- Anyone can make a complaint.
- Only complaints relating to allege breaches of prohibited conduct under the National Integrity Framework can be submitted to Sport Integrity Australia.
- Complaints can only be actioned if the person who allegedly committed the behaviour is bound by our sport (i.e. they must have agreed to be bound by the policy via membership or agreement).
- Complaints relating to selections, governance, personal grievances, whistleblower or code of conduct are not covered under the National Integrity Framework. Complaints of this nature should be submitted to Squash Australia.
To report a breach of an integrity policy that relates to doping, discrimination or safeguarding children and young people, submit directly to Sport Integrity Australia via:
- Online
- Phone: 13 000 27232
- View the Complaints Process: Step by Step Fact Sheet for more helpful information on how complaints will be managed under the NIF.
Lodging A Complaint About Other Integrity Matters
Complaints relating to bullying, harassment, selections, governance, personal grievances, whistleblower concerns, code of conduct or social media behaviour are not managed by Sport Integrity Australia. Complaints of this nature can be submitted to Squash Australia in the first instance for assessment via integrity@squashaus.com.au.
The Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy sets out the process for resolving conduct and disciplinary disputes arising from an individual or organisation breaching an eligible policy.
Contact
For integrity enquiries and education opportunities please contact our National Integrity Manager.
