To provide sports at all levels with guidance in the integrity space, independent government agency Sport Integrity Australia (SIA), developed the National Integrity Framework (NIF) which the Australian Curling Federation adopted in June 2022.

Five Policies

The NIF includes five policies with each policy detailing the behaviours and expectations placed on participants and organisations. In November 2023, the ACF Executive Committee endorsed updated versions of the five NIF policies which come into effect from 1 January 2024:

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy

Member Protection Policy

Improper Use of Drugs and Medications Policy

Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy

Complaints Disputes and Discipline Policy

Breaches of NIF Policies

All breaches in relation to the above National Integrity Framework policies, are managed using the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy. This policy sets out the framework for resolving complaints, disputes and disciplinary action arising from an individual or organisation breaching an eligible policy of the sport. It works in combination with our other National Integrity Framework policies that set out the required behaviour, or prohibit unacceptable behaviour. 

The policy provides a number of options to resolve:

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Minor Breach Procedure
• Breach Offer or Hearing Tribunal (internal or via the National Sports Tribunal).