Drugs and Sport
Under the 1996 Victorian Government Drugs in Sport policy, no competitor, coach, official or organisation receiving support from the Victorian Government shall engage in doping practice.
Under current funding conditions, State Sporting Associations are required to adopt the doping policy of their National Sports Organisation, as approved by the Australian Sports Commission.
The Victorian Government expects that all sporting associations in Victoria, whether or not in receipt of Government support, will adopt anti-doping policies and practices which comply with the 
World Anti-Doping code.
Further information on Australia’s anti-doping program can be obtained from Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.
In 2005 the Victorian Parliament passed new Sports Anti-Doping legislation which supports the World Anti-Doping Code and reinforces the delivery of the national anti-doping programs in Victoria. The legislation came into force on 12 October 2005.
Under the legislation, the Victorian Government is required to develop and implement a sports anti-doping policy which supports the purpose and intent of the World Anti-Doping Code.
In accordance with the Act an Interim Victorian Anti-doping Policy (PDF 506kb) was published in early 2006, reflecting the basic principles and provisions contained in the 1996 Victoria Drugs in Sport Policy and the World Anti-Doping Code.
The interim policy will continue to apply to Victorian sport until such time as a new Victorian Anti-doping Policy is developed in consultation with sports organisations.
Victorian Anti-doping Policy 2008: Exposure Draft
A new draft of Victoria’s anti-doping policy was released for public comment by the Minister for Sport and Recreation James Merlino MP. Read more about Victorian Anti-doping initiatives.
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.
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