Member Protection By-Law
This By-Law aligns with the Australian Sports Commission’s National Member Protection
Policy - version template 8 June 2015
Date adopted by Basketball Australia Board:
19 October 2015
Date Member Protection By-Law Effective: 19 October 2015
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CONTENTS
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Preface
PARTA–NATIONALMEMBERPROTECTIONBY-LAW
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Introduction
PurposeofthisBy-Law
WhoisboundbythisBy-Law?
Organisationalresponsibilities
Individualresponsibilities
Positionstatements
6.1
Childprotection
6.2
Takingofimagesofchildren
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Anti-discriminationandharassment
6.4
Intimaterelationships
6.5
Pregnancy
6.6
Genderidentity
6.7
Responsibleserviceandconsumptionofalcohol
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Smoke-freeenvironment
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Bullying
6.10 Socialnetworkingsites
7. Complaintsprocedures
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Handlingcomplaints
7.2
Vexatiouscomplaintsandvictimisation
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Mediation
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Tribunals
8. WhatisabreachofthisBy-Law?
9. Disciplinarymeasures
9.1 Individuals
9.2 Organisations
9.3 Factorstoconsider
10. Dictionaryofterms
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PARTB–ATTACHMENTS:CODESOFBEHAVIOUR
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B1. Coaches,OfficialsandSupportStaff
B2. Players
B3. Parents
B4. Administrators
B5. Spectators
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PARTC–ATTACHMENTS:WORKINGWITHCHILDRENCHECKREQUIREMENTS
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C1. MemberProtectionDeclaration
C2. WorkingwithChildrenCheckrequirements
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PARTD–ATTACHMENTS:PROCEDURES
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Complainthandlingprocedure
Mediation
Investigationprocedure
Tribunalprocedures
Procedureforhandlingallegationsofchildabuse
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PARTE–ATTACHMENTS:REPORTINGDOCUMENTS
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E1. Confidentialrecordofinformalcomplaint
E2. Confidentialrecordofformalcomplaint
E3. Confidentialrecordofchildabuseallegation
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PREFACE
BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtothehealth,safetyandwell-beingofallitsmembersand
participantsandisdedicatedtoprovidingasafeenvironmentforparticipatinginthesportof
basketballthroughoutAustralia.
Thepositivevirtuesofinvolvementinthesportofbasketballarewellheraldedandevidencedbythe
thousandsofyoungAustraliansparticipatinginbasketballactivitiesandcompetitionacrossthecountry
eachweek.Thevalueofregularexercisegainedthroughbasketballtoanindividual’spersonalhealth
andfitnessshouldnotbeunderestimated,northerolethatsocialinteractionprovidedthroughthe
basketballassociationenvironment,whichcanplayindevelopingayoungperson’sself-esteemand
involvementintheirlocalcommunity.
However,harassmentinsportcanservetodrasticallyunderminetheseintrinsicbenefitsof
involvementinbasketball.Theunfortunaterealityisthatbasketball,asasport,isnotimmunefrom
actsofdiscrimination,harassmentandabuse,rathertothecontrary,sportmayprovidean
environmentwhichinmanycaseslendsitselftoconductwhichisnotonlyinappropriate,butalso
unlawful.
Dependingonthenatureofthecase,instancesofharassmentorabuseinsportcanhavedevastating
effectsfornotonlytheindividualsinvolved,butalsothesportingorganisationitself.Apartfrom
exposingthecluborassociationtopotentiallegalliability,officialsmaybefacedwithlowmorale,an
unpleasantenvironment,higherturnoverofpersonnelandtheprospectoflong-termdamagetothe
organisation’simageandreputation.TheseareallunnecessaryharmswhichBasketballAustraliais
anxioustoavoid.
TheadoptionoftheBasketballAustraliaMemberProtectionBy-LawreflectsBasketballAustralia’s
dedicationtoservingandprotectingitsmembersandparticipantsthroughoutalllevelsofthesport.
However,theadoptionoftheMemberProtectionBy-Lawitselfisjustthefirststepinaffordingour
membersandparticipantstheprotectiontheydeserve.TheBy-Lawsetsoutthecodesofbehavior
thateveryoneassociatedwithBasketballAustraliaisexpectedtoabidebyanddisciplinaryactionwill
betakenwhenitisbreached.ThesuccessfulimplementationandenforcementofthisMember
ProtectionBy-LawrequiresthecooperationandcommitmentofBasketballAustraliamembersand
participantsatalllevels.
ThefollowingMemberProtectionBy-LawconveysastrongmessagetoallBasketballAustralia
membersandparticipants,andprospectivemembersandparticipants,thatasasport,weare
committedtoensuringthesafetyofourmostvaluableassetwellintothefuture.
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PARTA:NATIONALMEMBERPROTECTIONBY-LAW
1.
Introduction
Basketballiseveryone’sgameandisoneofthemostpopulargamesintheworld,with214nations
participatingandaround1.2millionAustraliansparticipatinginthegameeachyear.Basketball
Australia’smissionistoigniteAustralia’spassionforbasketballthroughgrowth,successandunity.
Criticaltotheachievementofthismissionistheprovisionofsafeandinclusiveenvironmentswherever
basketballisplayed.
2.
PurposeofthisBy-Law
ThisMemberProtectionBy-Law(“By-Law”)aimstoassistBasketballAustraliatoupholditscorevalues
andcreateasafe,fairandinclusiveenvironmentforeveryoneassociatedwithoursport.Itsetsoutour
commitmenttoensurethateverypersoninvolvedinoursportistreatedwithrespectanddignityand
protectedfromdiscrimination,harassmentandabuse.Italsoensuresthateveryoneinvolvedinour
sportisawareoftheirlegalandethicalrightsandresponsibilities,aswellasthestandardsofbehavior
expectedofthem.
TheBy-Lawattachmentsdescribethepracticalstepswewilltaketoeliminatediscrimination,
harassment,childabuseandotherformsofinappropriatebehaviorfromoursport.Aspartofthis
commitment,BasketballAustraliawilltakedisciplinaryactionagainstanypersonororganisation
boundbythisBy-Lawiftheybreachit.
ThisBy-LawhasbeenendorsedbytheboardofBasketballAustraliaandhasbeencreatedasaBy-Law
underclause21.1ofBasketballAustralia’sconstitution.TheBy-Lawcommencedon19October2015
andwilloperateuntilreplaced.CopiesofthecurrentBy-Lawanditsattachmentscanbeobtainedfrom
theBasketballAustralia’swebsiteatwww.basketball.net.au.
ThisBy-LawissupportedbyMemberProtectionPoliciesthathavebeenadoptedandimplementedby
ourmemberassociationsandaffiliatedclubs.
3.
WhoisboundbythisBy-Law
3.1
ThisBy-Lawappliestothefollowingpeoplewhethertheyareinapaidorunpaid/voluntary
capacity:
3.1.1 Personsappointedorelectedtoboards,committeesandsub-committeesofBasketball
Australia,ConstituentAssociations,AffiliatedLeagues,AssociationsandClubs;
3.1.2 EmployeesofBasketballAustralia,ConstituentAssociations,AffiliatedLeagues,
AssociationsandClubs;
3.1.3 SupportpersonnelappointedorelectedtoteamsandsquadsthatrepresentBasketball
Australia,ConstituentAssociations,AffiliatedLeagues,AssociationsandClubs;(e.g.
managers,physiotherapists,psychologists,masseurs,sporttrainers);
3.1.4 CoachesandassistantcoachesappointedorelectedtoteamsthatrepresentBasketball
Australia,ConstituentAssociations,AffiliatedLeagues,AssociationsandClubs;
3.1.5 AthletesappointedorelectedtoteamsthatrepresentBasketballAustralia,Constituent
Associations,AffiliatedLeagues,AssociationsandClubs;
3.1.6 Referees,umpiresandotherofficialsinvolvedintheregulationofthesportappointedby
BasketballAustralia,ConstituentAssociations,AffiliatedLeagues,AssociationsandClubs;
3.1.7 Members,includinglifemembersofBasketballAustralia;
3.1.8 Athletes,coaches,officialsandotherpersonnelparticipatingineventsandactivities,
includingcampsandtrainingsessions,heldorsanctionedbyBasketballAustralia,
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3.1.9 Anyotherpersonororganisationincludingspectators,parents/guardiansandsponsors,
whoorwhichagreesinwriting(whetheronaticket,entryformorotherwise)tobe
boundbythispolicy.
3.2
Thispolicyalsoappliesto:
3.2.1 ConstituentAssociations;
3.2.2 LeagueAssociations;
3.2.3 AffiliatedAssociations;
3.2.4 Clubs.
3.3
TheassociationsboundbythisBy-Lawunderclause3.2arerequiredtoadoptandimplementa
similarpolicy(orBy-Law)andtoprovideprooftoBasketballAustraliaoftheapprovalofthe
policy(orBy-Law)bytherelevantboardinaccordancewithitsconstitution.Eachassociation
mustalsoundertaketoensurethataffiliatedclubsandindividualmembersareboundbythis
policyandaremadeawareofthispolicyandwhatitsays.
3.4 ThisBy-Lawwillcontinuetoapplytoaperson,evenaftertheyhavestoppedtheirassociationor
employmentwithBasketballAustralia,ifdisciplinaryactionagainstthatpersonhascommenced.
4.
Organisationalresponsibilities
BasketballAustralia,ConstituentAssociations,LeagueAssociations,AffiliatedAssociationsandClubs
must:
4.1
Adopt,implementandcomplywiththisBy-Law;
4.2
EnsurethattheConstitution,By-Lawsorotherrulesandpoliciesincludethenecessaryclauses
forthispolicytobeenforceable;
4.3
Publish,distributeandpromotethisBy-Lawandtheconsequencesofanybreaches;
4.4 Promoteandmodelappropriatestandardsofbehavioratalltimes;
4.5
DealwithanybreachesorcomplaintsmadeunderthisBy-Lawinasensitive,fair,timelyand
confidentialmanner;
4.6
ApplythisBy-Lawconsistently;
4.7
RecogniseandenforceanypenaltyimposedunderthisBy-Law;
4.8
EnsurethatacopyofthisBy-Lawisavailableoraccessibletoallpeopleandorganisationsto
whomthisBy-Lawapplies;
4.9
Useappropriatelytrainedpeopletoreceiveandmanagecomplaintsandallegationsof
inappropriatebehaviour,forexample,butnotlimitedto,MemberProtectionInformation
Officers(MPIOs),whichincludesanAffiliatedAssociationorClubreferringmatterstoa
ConstituentAssociationforthemtodealwith;and
4.10 MonitorandreviewthisBy-Lawatleastannually.
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Individualresponsibilities
IndividualsboundbythisBy-Lawareresponsiblefor:
5.1 MakingthemselvesawareoftheBy-Lawandcomplyingwiththeallrelevantprovisionsincluding
thecodesofbehaviouritsetsout;
5.2 ConsentingtothescreeningrequirementssetoutinthisBy-Lawandanystate/territoryWorking
withChildrenChecksifthepersonholdsorappliesforarolethatinvolvesregularunsupervised
contactwithachildoryoungpersonundertheageof18,orwhereotherwiserequiredbylaw;
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5.3 Placingthesafetyandwelfareofchildrenaboveotherconsiderations;
5.4 Beingaccountablefortheirbehaviour;
5.5 FollowingthestepsoutlinedinthisBy-Lawformakingacomplaintorreportingpossiblechild
abuse;and
5.6 Complyingwithanydecisionsand/ordisciplinarymeasuresimposedunderthisBy-Law.
6.
Positionstatements
6.1 Childprotection
BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtothesafetyandwell-beingofallchildrenandyoungpeople
whoparticipateinoursportoraccessourservices.Wesupporttherightsofthechildandwill
actatalltimestoensurethatachild-safeenvironmentismaintained.BasketballAustralia
acknowledgesthevaluablecontributionmadebyourstaff,membersandvolunteersandwe
encouragetheiractiveparticipationinprovidingasafe,fairandinclusiveenvironmentforall
participants.Weaimtocontinuethisandtotakemeasurestoprotectthesafetyandwelfareof
childrenparticipatinginoursportby:
6.1.1 Identifyingandanalysingriskofharm
BasketballAustraliawilldevelopandimplementariskmanagementstrategy,includingareview
ofourexistingchildprotectionpractices,todeterminehowchild-safeourorganisationisandto
identifyanyadditionalstepswecantaketominimiseandpreventtheriskofharmtochildren
becauseoftheactionsofanemployee,volunteeroranotherperson.
6.1.2 Developingcodesofbehaviour
BasketballAustraliahasdevelopedandpromotesacodeofbehaviorthatsetsouttheconduct
weexpectofadultswhentheydealandinteractwithchildreninvolvedinoursport,especially
thoseinourcare.Wehavealsoimplementedacodeofbehaviortopromoteappropriate
conductbetweenchildren.RefertotheattachmentsinPartBofthisBy-Law.
6.1.3 Choosingsuitableemployeesandvolunteers
BasketballAustraliawilltakeallreasonablestepstoensurethatweengagesuitableand
appropriatepeopletoworkwithchildren,especiallythoseinpositionsthatinvolveregular
unsupervisedcontactwithchildren.Thiswillincludeusingarangeofscreeningmeasures.
BasketballAustraliawillensurethatWorkingwithChildrenChecksareconductedforall
employeesandvolunteerswhoworkwithchildren,whereanassessmentisrequiredbylaw.Ifa
criminalhistoryreportisobtainedaspartoftheirscreeningprocess,BasketballAustraliawill
handlethisinformationconfidentiallyandinaccordancewiththerelevantlegalrequirements.
RefertotheattachmentsinPartCofthisBy-Law.
6.1.4 Supporting,training,supervisingandenhancingperformance
BasketballAustraliawillensurethatallouremployeesandvolunteerswhoworkwithchildren
haveongoingsupervision,supportandtraining.Ourgoalistodeveloptheirskillsandcapacity
andtoenhancetheirperformancesowecanmaintainachild-safeenvironment.
6.1.5 Empoweringandpromotingtheparticipationofchildren
BasketballAustraliawillencouragechildrenandyoungpeopletobeinvolvedindevelopingand
maintainingachild-safeenvironmentforoursport.
6.1.6 Reportingandrespondingappropriatelytosuspectedabuseandneglect
BasketballAustraliawillensurethatallemployeesandvolunteersareabletoidentifyand
respondappropriatelytochildrenatriskofharmandthattheyareawareoftheirresponsibilities
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understatelawstomakeareportiftheysuspectonreasonablegroundsthatachildhasbeen,
orisbeing,abusedorneglected.RefertotheattachmentsinPartEofthisBy-Law.
Further,ifanypersonbelievesthatanotherpersonororganisationboundbythisBy-Lawis
actinginappropriatelytowardsachild,orisinbreachofthispolicy,heorshemaymakean
internalcomplaint.RefertotheattachmentsinPartDofthisBy-Law.
6.2
Takingimagesofchildren
Imagesofchildrenmustnotbeusedinappropriatelyorillegally.BasketballAustraliarequiresthat
individualsandassociations,whereverpossible,obtainpermissionfromachild’sparent/guardian
beforetakinganimageofachildthatisnottheirown.Theyshouldalsomakesurethe
parent/guardianunderstandshowtheimagewillbeused.
Torespectpeople’sprivacy,wedonotallowcameraphones,videosandcamerastobeusedinside
changingareas,showersandtoilets.
Whenusingaphotoofachild,BasketballAustraliawillnotnameoridentifythechildorpublish
personalinformation,suchasresidentialaddress,emailaddressortelephonenumber,without
theconsentoftheparent/guardian.Wewillnotprovideinformationaboutachild’shobbies,
interests,schoolorthelike,asthiscanbeusedbypaedophilesorotherpersonsto“groom”a
child.
Wewillonlyuseimagesofchildrenthatarerelevanttooursportandwewillensurethatthey
aresuitablyclothedinamannerthatpromotesparticipationinthesport.Wewillseek
permissionfromtheparents/guardiansofthechildrenbeforeusingtheimages.Werequireour
memberassociationsandclubstodolikewise.
6.3
Anti-discriminationandharassment
BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironmentinwhichpeoplearetreatedfairly
andequitablyandthatis,asfaraspracticable,freefromallformsofdiscriminationand
harassment.Werecognisethatpeoplemaynotbeabletoparticipate,enjoythemselvesor
performattheirbestiftheyaretreatedunfairly,discriminatedagainstorharassed.
6.3.1 Discrimination
Unlawfuldiscriminationinvolvesthelessfavourabletreatmentofapersononthebasisofoneor
moreofthepersonalcharacteristicsprotectedbystateorfederalanti-discriminationlaws.
Thepersonalcharacteristicsprotectedbyanti-discriminationlawsincludeattributessuchasage,
disability,genderandrace.Thefulllistofprotectedpersonalcharacteristicsisinthe
“Definitions”setoutintheDictionaryofTerms.
Discriminationcanbeeitherdirectorindirect.
• Directdiscriminationoccursifapersontreats,orproposestotreat,apersonwithaprotected
personalcharacteristicunfavourablybecauseofthatpersonalcharacteristic.
• Indirectdiscriminationoccursifapersonimposes,orproposestoimpose,arequirement,
conditionorpracticethatwilldisadvantageapersonwithaprotectedpersonalcharacteristic
andthatrequirement,conditionorpracticeisnotreasonable.
Forthepurposesofdeterminingdiscrimination,theoffender’sawarenessandmotiveare
irrelevant.
6.3.2 Harassment
Harassmentisanyunwelcomeconduct,verbalorphysical,thatintimidates,offendsor
humiliatesanotherpersonandwhichhappensbecauseapersonhasacertainpersonal
characteristicprotectedbyStateorFederalanti-discriminationlegislation.Theoffensive
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behaviourdoesnothavetotakeplaceanumberoftimes,asingleincidentcanconstitute
harassment.
Sexualharassmentisonetypeofharassment.Sexualharassmentisunwelcomeconduct,
remarksorinnuendoofasexualnature.Itcoversawiderangeofbehavioursandcanbeverbal,
written,visualorphysical.Sexualharassmentisnotlimitedtomembersoftheoppositesex.
6.3.3 Prohibitionagainstdiscriminationandharassment
BasketballAustraliaprohibitsallformsofharassmentanddiscriminationbasedonthepersonal
characteristicslistedinthe“Definitions”setoutintheDictionaryofTermsinclause10.
Anypersonwhobelievestheyarebeing,orhavebeen,harassedordiscriminatedagainstby
anotherpersonororganisationboundbythisBy-Lawisencouragedtoraisetheirconcernswith
us,orwiththemostrelevantorganisationasdefinedinsection7.1.Apersonmaymakean
internalcomplaint,andinsomecircumstances,theymayalsobeabletomakeacomplainttoan
externalorganisation.RefertotheattachmentsinPartDofthisBy-Law.
6.4 Intimaterelationships
BasketballAustraliaunderstandsthatconsensualintimaterelationships(including,butnot
limitedtosexualrelationships)betweencoachesorofficialsandadultathletesmaytakeplace
legally.However,thisBy-Lawwillhelpensurethattheexpectationsofcoachesorofficialsare
clearand,toensurethatifanintimaterelationshipdoesexistordevelopbetweenacoachor
officialandanadultathlete,thatrelationshipwillbemanagedinanappropriatemanner.
Coachesandofficialsarerequiredtoconductthemselvesinaprofessionalandappropriate
mannerinallinteractionswithathletes.Inparticular,theymustensurethattheytreatathletes
inarespectfulandfairmanner,andthattheydonotengageinsexualharassment,bullying,
favouritismorexploitation.
BasketballAustraliatakesthepositionthatconsensualintimaterelationshipsbetweencoaches
orofficialsandtheadultathletestheycoachshouldbeavoidedastheycanhaveharmfuleffects
ontheathleteinvolved,onotherathletesandcoachesandonthesport’spublicimage.These
relationshipscanalsobeperceivedtobeexploitativeduetothedifferencesinauthority,power,
maturity,status,influenceanddependencebetweenthecoachorofficialandtheathlete.
Werecommendthatifanathleteattemptstoinitiateanintimaterelationshipwithacoachor
official,thecoachorofficialshoulddiscouragetheathlete’sapproachandexplaintotheathlete
whysucharelationshipisnotappropriate.
Ifaconsensualintimaterelationshipdoesexistordevelopbetweenanadultathleteandacoach
orofficial,thecoachorofficialisexpectedtoensurethattherelationshipisappropriateandthat
itdoesnotcompromiseimpartiality,professionalstandardsortherelationshipoftrustthecoach
orofficialhaswiththeathleteand/orotherathletes.
Inassessingtheappropriatenessofanintimaterelationshipbetweenacoachorofficialandan
adultathlete,relevantfactorsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
therelativeageandsocialmaturityoftheathlete;
anypotentialvulnerabilityoftheathlete;
anyfinancialand/oremotionaldependenceoftheathleteonthecoachorofficial;
theabilityofthecoachorofficialtoinfluencetheprogress,outcomesorprogressionofthe
athlete’sperformanceand/orcareer;
• theextentofpowerimbalancebetweentheathleteandcoachorofficial;andthelikelihood
oftherelationshiphavinganadverseimpactontheathleteand/orotherathletes.
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Itwilloftenbedifficultforacoachorofficialinvolvedinanintimaterelationshipwithanadult
athletetomakeanobjectiveassessmentofitsappropriatenessandaccordinglytheyare
encouragedtoseekadvicefromBasketballAustralia(theMemberProtectionInformation
Officer)toensurethattheyhavenotinvolvedthemselvesininappropriateorunprofessional
conduct.
Ifitisdeterminedthatanintimaterelationshipbetweenacoachorofficialandanadultathlete
isinappropriateorunprofessionalBasketballAustraliamaytakedisciplinaryactionagainstthe
coachorofficialuptoandincludingdismissal.Actionmayalsobetakentostopthecoaching
relationshipwiththeathlete.Thiscouldincludeatransfer,arequestforresignationordismissal
fromcoachingduties.
Ifacoach,officialorathletebelievestheyarebeing,orhavebeen,harassedtheyare
encouragedtoseekinformationandsupportfromBasketballAustralia’sMemberProtection
InformationOfficerorotherofficial.OurcomplaintsprocedureisoutlinedinPartDofthisByLaw.
6.5
Pregnancy
Pregnantwomenshouldbetreatedwithrespectandanyunreasonablebarrierstotheirfull
participationinoursportshouldberemoved.BasketballAustraliawillnottolerateany
discriminationorharassmentagainstpregnantwomen.
BasketballAustraliawilltakereasonablecaretoensurethecontinuingsafety,healthandwellbeingofpregnantwomen.Wewilladvisepregnantwomenthattheremayberisksinvolvedwith
theircontinuingparticipationinsportandwillencouragethemtoobtainmedicaladviceabout
thoserisks.Pregnantwomenshouldbeawarethattheirownhealthandwell-being,andthatof
theirunbornchildren,isofutmostimportanceintheirdecision-makingabouttheextentthey
choosetoparticipateinoursport.
Weencourageallpregnantwomentotalkwiththeirmedicaladvisers,makethemselvesaware
ofthefactsaboutpregnancyinsportandensurethattheymakeinformeddecisionsabouttheir
participationinoursport.Wewillnotrequirewomentoundertakeapregnancytest.
Ifapregnantwomanfeelsshehasbeenharassedordiscriminatedagainstbyanotherpersonor
organisationboundbythisBy-Law,shemaymakeacomplaint.RefertotheattachmentsinPart
DofthisBy-Law.
6.6
Genderidentity
Genderidentitymeansthegender-relatedidentity,appearanceormannerismsorothergenderrelatedcharacteristicsofaperson.Thisincludesthewaypeopleexpressorpresenttheirgender
andrecognisesthataperson’sgenderidentitymaybeanidentityotherthanmaleorfemale.
Sometermsusedtodescribeaperson’sgenderidentityincludetrans,transgenderandgender
diverse.
6.6.1 Genderidentitydiscriminationandharassment
Federal,stateandterritoryanti-discriminationlawsprovideprotectionfromdiscrimination
againstpeopleonthebasisoftheirgenderidentity.RefertothedefinitioninDictionaryofterms
inclause10.
BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtoprovidingasafe,fairandinclusivesportingenvironment
whereallpeoplecancontributeandparticipate.
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Allpersons,regardlessofgenderidentity,areentitledtobetreatedfairlyandwithdignityand
respectatalltimes.Wewillnottolerateanyunlawfuldiscriminationorharassmentofaperson
becauseoftheirgenderidentity.Thisincludesdiscriminationorharassmentofapersonwhois
transgenderortranssexual,whoisassumedtobetransgenderortranssexualorhasan
associationwithsomeonewhohasorisassumedtobetransgenderortranssexual.Weexpectall
peopleboundbythisBy-Lawtoactwithsensitivitywhenapersonisundergoinggender
transition/affirmation.
Ifanypersonbelievesthattheyarebeing,orhavebeen,harassedordiscriminatedagainstby
anotherpersonororganisationboundbythispolicybecauseoftheirgenderidentity,theymay
makeacomplaint.
6.6.2 Participationinsport
BasketballAustraliarecognisesthatexcludingpeoplefromparticipatinginsportingeventsand
activitiesbecauseoftheirgenderidentitymayhavesignificantimplicationsfortheirhealth,
wellbeingandinvolvementincommunitylife.Wearecommittedtosupportingparticipationin
oursportonthebasisofthegenderwithwhichapersonidentifies.
Ifissuesofperformanceadvantagearise,wewillconsiderwhethertheestablished
discriminationexceptionsforparticipationinsportarerelevantinthecircumstances.
Discriminationisunlawfulunlessanexceptionapplies.
BasketballAustraliaisawarethattheInternationalOlympicCommittee(IOC),Commonwealth
GamesFederation(CGF)andInternationalBasketballFederation(FIBA)haveestablishedcriteria
forselectionandparticipationintheOlympicGames,CommonwealthGamesandFIBAmajor
eventsrespectively.Whereatransgenderpersonintendstocompeteatanelitelevel,wewill
encouragethemtoobtainadviceabouttheIOC’s,GCF’sandFIBA’scriteriawhichmaydiffer
fromthepositionwehavetaken.
Drugtestingproceduresandprohibitionsalsoapplytopeoplewhoidentifyastransgender.A
personreceivingtreatmentinvolvingaProhibitedSubstanceorMethod,asdescribedonthe
WorldAnti-DopingAgency’sProhibitedList,shouldapplyforastandardTherapeuticUse
Exemption.
6.6.3. Intersexstatus
Federalanti-discriminationlaw,andsomestateandterritoryanti-discriminationlaws,provide
protectionfromdiscriminationagainstapersononthebasisoftheirintersexstatus.Refertothe
Dictionaryoftermsinclause10.BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtoprovidingasafe,fairand
inclusivesportingenvironmentwhereallpeoplecancontributeandparticipate.Wewillnot
tolerateanyunlawfuldiscriminationorharassmentofapersonbecauseoftheirintersexstatus.
6.7
Responsibleserviceandconsumptionofalcohol
BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtoconductingsportingandsocialeventsinamannerthat
promotestheresponsiblemanagement,serviceandconsumptionofalcohol.Wealso
recommendthatstateassociationsandmemberclubsfollowstrictguidelinesregardingthe
serviceandconsumptionofalcohol.
Ingeneral,ourBy-Lawisthat:
• alcoholshouldnotbeavailableorconsumedatsportingeventsinvolvingchildrenandyoung
peopleundertheageof18;
• alcohol-freesocialeventswillbeprovidedforyoungpeopleandfamilies;
• foodandlow-alcoholandnon-alcoholicdrinkswillbeavailableateventsweholdorendorse
wherealcoholisserved;
• acommitteememberorseniorexecutivememberofstaffwillbepresentateventswehold
orendorsewherealcoholisservedtoensureappropriatepracticesarefollowed;
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• safetransportoptionswillbepromotedaspartofanyeventweholdorendorsewhere
alcoholisserved.
FurtherguidanceondevelopinganAlcoholPolicyisavailableat:
www.playbytherules.net.au/resources/club-toolkitandwww.goodsports.org.au.
6.8
Smoke-freeenvironment
BasketballAustraliarequiresthefollowingpoliciestobeappliedatallsportingandsocialevents
thatweholdorendorse.
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6.9
Nosmokingshalloccuratornearsportingeventsinvolvingchildrenandyoungpeopleunder
theageof18.
Socialeventsshallbesmoke-free,withsmokingpermittedatdesignatedoutdoorsmoking
areas.
Coaches,officials,trainers,volunteersandplayerswillrefrainfromsmokingandremain
smoke-freewhiletheyareinvolvedinanofficialcapacityinoursport,bothonandoffthe
court.
Bullying
BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtoprovidinganenvironmentthatisfreefrombullying.We
understandthatbullyinghasthepotentialtoresultinsignificantnegativeconsequencesforan
individual’shealthandwellbeing,andweregardbullyinginallformsasunacceptableinour
sport.
Bullyingischaracterisedbyrepeated,unreasonablebehaviourdirectedataperson,orgroupof
persons,thatcreatesarisktohealthandsafety.Bullyingbehaviouristhatwhichareasonable
personinthecircumstanceswouldexpecttovictimise,humiliate,undermine,threaten,degrade,
offendorintimidateaperson.Bullyingbehaviourcanincludeactionsofanindividualoragroup.
Whilstgenerallycharacterisedbyrepeatedbehaviours,one-offinstancescanamountto
bullying.
Thefollowingtypesofbehaviour,whererepeatedoroccurringaspartofapatternofbehaviour,
wouldbeconsideredbullying:
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verbalabuseincludingshouting,swearing,teasing,makingbelittlingremarksorpersistent
unjustifiedcriticism;
excludingorisolatingagrouporperson;
spreadingmaliciousrumours;or
psychologicalharassmentsuchasintimidation.
Bullyingincludescyber-bullyingwhichoccursthroughtheuseoftechnology.Newtechnologies
andcommunicationtools,suchassmartphonesandsocialnetworkingwebsites,havegreatly
increasedthepotentialforpeopletobebulliedthoughunwantedandinappropriatecomments.
BasketballAustraliawillnottolerateabusive,discriminatory,intimidatingoroffensive
statementsbeingmadeonline.Frustrationatareferee,teammate,coachorsportingbody
shouldneverbecommunicatedonsocialnetworkingwebsites.Theseissuesshouldinsteadbe
addressed–inawrittenorverbalstatementoracomplaint–totherelevantcontrollingclub,
leagueorpeaksportingbody.
Ifanypersonbelievestheyarebeing,orhavebeen,bulliedbyanotherpersonororganisation
boundbythisBy-Law,heorshemaymakeacomplaint.RefertoattachmentsD.
6.10 Socialnetworkingwebsites
BasketballAustraliaacknowledgestheenormousvalueofsocialnetworkingtopromoteour
sportandcelebratetheachievementsandsuccessofthepeopleinvolvedinoursport.Social
networkingreferstoanyinteractivewebsiteortechnologythatenablespeopletocommunicate
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and/orsharecontentviatheinternet.ThisincludessocialnetworkingwebsitessuchasFacebook
andTwitter.
BasketballAustraliaexpectsallpeopleboundbythisBy-Lawtoconductthemselves
appropriatelywhenusingsocialnetworkingsitestoshareinformationrelatedtooursport.
Socialmediaactivityincludingpostings,blogs,statusupdatesandtweets:
• mustnotcontainmaterialwhichis,orhasthepotentialtobe,offensive,aggressive,
defamatory,threatening,discriminatory,obscene,profane,harassing,embarrassing,
intimidating,sexuallyexplicit,bullying,hateful,racist,sexistorotherwiseinappropriate;
• mustnotcontainmaterialwhichisinaccurate,misleadingorfraudulent;
• mustnotcontainmaterialwhichisinbreachoflaws,courtorders,undertakingsorcontracts;
• shouldrespectandmaintaintheprivacyofothers;and
• shouldpromotethesportinapositiveway.
7.
COMPLAINTSPROCEDURES
7.1
Handlingcomplaints
BasketballAustraliaaimstoprovideasimple,confidentialandtrustworthyprocedurefor
resolvingcomplaintsbasedontheprinciplesofnaturaljustice.
Anyperson(acomplainant)mayreportacomplaintaboutaperson,peopleororganisation
boundbythispolicy(respondent)iftheyfeeltheyhavebeenharassed,bulliedordiscriminated
againstortherehasbeenabreachofthisBy-Law.
Inthefirstinstance,complaintsshouldbereportedto:
• aMemberProtectionInformationOfficer;
• theCEOorPresident(ortheirnominee)ofBasketballAustralia,ConstituentAssociations,
LeagueAssociations,AffiliatedAssociationsandClubs;or
• anotherappropriatepersonwithintheorganisation(e.g.teammanager,coachetc.).
Ifacomplaintrelatestobehaviororanincidentthatoccurredatthe:
• statelevel,orinvolvespeopleoperatingatthestatelevel,thenthecomplaintshouldbe
reportedtoandhandledbytherelevantstateassociationinthefirstinstance;
• clublevel,orinvolvespeopleoperatingattheclublevel,thenthecomplaintshouldbe
reportedtoandhandledbytherelevantclubinthefirstinstance.
Onlymattersthatrelateto,orwhichoccurredat,thenationallevel,aswellasseriouscases
referredfromthestateandclublevel,shouldbedealtwithbythenationalbody.
Acomplaintmaybehandledinformallyorformally.Thecomplainantwillusuallyindicatehisor
herpreferredoptionunlesstheMPIO/ComplaintsManager/CEO/President(ortheirnominee)
considersthatthecomplaintfallsoutsidethispolicyandshouldbehandledanotherway.For
example,thelawmayrequirethatthecomplaint/allegationbereportedtoanappropriate
authority.
Allcomplaintswillbedealtwithpromptly,seriously,sensitivelyandconfidentially.Our
proceduresforhandlingandresolvingcomplaintsareoutlinedinAttachmentD1.
Individualsandorganisationsmayalsoseektohavetheircomplainthandledbyanexternal
agencyunderanti-discrimination,childprotection,criminalorotherrelevantlegislation.
7.2
Impropercomplaintsandvictimisation
BasketballAustraliaaimstoensurethatourcomplaintsprocedurehasintegrityandisfreeof
unfairrepercussionsorvictimisationagainstthepersonmakingthecomplaint.
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BasketballAustraliawilltakeallnecessarystepstomakesurethatpeopleinvolvedina
complaintarenotvictimised.Disciplinarymeasurescanbeimposedonanyonewhoharassesor
victimisesanotherpersonformakingacomplaintorsupportinganotherperson’scomplaint.
IfatanypointinthecomplainthandlingprocesstheMPIO/ComplaintsManager/CEO/
President(ortheirnominee)considersthatacomplainanthasknowinglymadeanuntrue
complaint,orthecomplaintismaliciousorintendedtocausedistresstotherespondent,the
mattermaybereferredtotheTribunalforreviewandappropriateaction,includingpossible
disciplinaryactionagainstthecomplainant.
7.3 Mediation
BasketballAustraliaaimstoresolvecomplaintsquicklyandfairly.Complaintsmayberesolvedby
agreementbetweenthepeopleinvolvedwithnoneedfordisciplinaryaction.
Mediationisaconfidentialprocessthatallowsthoseinvolvedinacomplainttodiscussthe
issuesorincidentinquestionandcomeupwithmutuallyagreedsolutions.Itmayoccurbefore
oraftertheinvestigationofacomplaint.
Ifacomplainantwishestoresolvethecomplaintwiththehelpofamediator,theMPIOwill,in
consultationwiththecomplainant,arrangeforanindependentmediatorwherepossible.We
willallowlawyerstonegotiateonbehalfofthecomplainantand/ortherespondent.
MoreinformationonthemediationprocessisoutlinedinAttachmentD2.
7.4
Tribunals
ATribunalmaybeconvenedtohearaformalcomplaint:
• referredtoitbyaMPIO,BasketballAustralia’sCEOorPresident(ortheirnominee)orthe
ComplaintHandler;
• referredtoitbyaConstituentAssociationorLeagueAssociationbecauseoftheserious
natureofthecomplaintorbecauseitwasunabletoberesolvedatthatlevel;and/or
• foranallegedbreachofthisBy-Law.
OurTribunalprocedureisoutlinedinAttachmentD4.
ArespondentmayonlylodgeanappealtotheAppealTribunalinrespectofaTribunaldecision.
ThedecisionoftheAppealTribunalisfinalandbindingonthepeopleinvolved.Ourappeals
processisoutlinedinAttachmentD4.
EveryorganisationboundbythispolicywillrecogniseandenforceanydecisionofaTribunalor
AppealTribunalunderthispolicy.
8.
WHATISABREACHOFTHISBY-LAW?
ItisabreachofthisBy-Lawforanypersonororganisationboundbythispolicytodoanything
contrarytothisBy-Law,includingbutnotlimitedto:
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
BreachingtheCodesofBehavior(refertoPartBofthisBy-Law);
Bringingthesportand/orBasketballAustraliaintodisrepute,oractinginamannerlikely
tobringthesportand/orBasketballAustraliaintodisrepute;
FailingtofollowBasketballAustraliapoliciesandBy-Laws(includingthisBy-Law)andour
proceduresfortheprotection,safetyandwell-beingofchildren;
Discriminatingagainst,harassingorbullying(includingcyber-bullying)anyperson;
Victimisinganotherpersonformakingorsupportingacomplaint;
Engaginginaninappropriateintimaterelationshipwithapersonthatheorshe
supervises,orhasinfluence,authorityorpowerover;
Verballyorphysicallyassaultinganotherperson,intimidatinganotherpersonorcreating
ahostileenvironmentwithinthesport;
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8.8
8.9
8.10
8.11
9.
DisclosingtoanyunauthorisedpersonororganisationanyBasketballAustralia
informationthatisofaprivate,confidentialorprivilegednature;
Makingacomplaintthattheyknowtobeuntrue,vexatious,maliciousorimproper;
Failingtocomplywithapenaltyimposedafterafindingthattheindividualor
organisationhasbreachedthisBy-Law;and
Failingtocomplywithadirectiongiventotheindividualororganisationaspartofa
disciplinaryprocess.
DISCIPLINARYMEASURES
BasketballAustraliamayimposedisciplinarymeasuresonanindividualororganisationfora
breachofthisBy-Law.Anydisciplinarymeasureimposedwillbe:
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Fairandreasonable;
Appliedconsistentwithanycontractualandemploymentrulesandrequirements;
Basedontheevidenceandinformationpresentedandtheseriousnessofthebreach;and
DeterminedinaccordancewithourConstitution,By-Laws,thisBy-Lawand/ortherulesofthe
sport.
Individual
Subjecttocontractualandemploymentrequirements,ifafindingismadebyaTribunalthatan
individualhasbreachedthisBy-Law,oneormoreofthefollowingformsofdisciplinemaybe
imposed.
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9.1.2
9.1.3
9.1.4
Adirectionthattheindividualmakeaverbaland/orwrittenapology;
Awrittenwarning;
Adirectionthattheindividualattendcounsellingtoaddresstheirbehaviour;
Awithdrawalofanyawards,scholarships,placings,records,achievementsbestowedin
anytournaments,activitiesoreventsheldorsanctionedbyBasketballAustralia;
9.1.5 Ademotionortransferoftheindividualtoanotherlocation,roleoractivity;
9.1.6 Asuspensionoftheindividual’smembershiporparticipationorengagementinarole
oractivity;
9.1.7 Terminationoftheindividual’smembership,appointmentorengagement;
9.1.8 ArecommendationthatBasketballAustraliaterminatetheindividual’smembership,
appointmentorengagement;
9.1.9 Inthecaseofacoachorofficial,adirectionthattherelevantorganisationde-register
theaccreditationofthecoachorofficialforaperiodoftimeorpermanently;
9.1.10 Afine;and/or
9.1.11 AnyotherformsofdisciplinethattheTribunalconsidersappropriate.
9.2
Organisation
IfafindingismadethatConstituentAssociation,LeagueAssociation,AffiliatedAssociationor
ClubhasbreacheditsownorthisMemberProtectionPolicy/By-Law,oneormoreofthe
followingformsofdisciplinemaybeimposedbytheTribunal.
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4
9.2.5
Awrittenwarning;
Afine;
Adirectionthatanyrights,privilegesandbenefitsprovidedtothatorganisationbythe
nationalbodyorotherpeakassociationbesuspendedforaspecifiedperiod;
AdirectionthatanyfundinggrantedorgiventoitbyBasketballAustraliaceasefroma
specifieddate;
AdirectionthatBasketballAustraliaorrelevantConstituentAssociationsceaseto
sanctioneventsheldbyorundertheauspicesofthatorganisation;
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9.2.6
9.2.7
9.3
ArecommendationtoBasketballAustraliathatitsmembershipofBasketballAustralia
besuspendedorterminatedinaccordancewiththerelevantconstitutionorrules;
and/or
Anyotherformofdisciplinethatthenationalbodyorpeakorganisationconsiders
reasonableandappropriate.
Factorstoconsider
Theformofdisciplinetobeimposedonanindividualororganisationwilldependonfactorssuch
as:
Thenatureandseriousnessofthebreach;
Ifthepersonknew,orshouldhaveknown,thatthebehaviorwasabreachoftheBy-Law;
Theperson’slevelofcontrition;
Theeffectoftheproposeddisciplinarymeasuresontheperson,includinganypersonal,
professionalorfinancialconsequences;
• Iftherehavebeenanyrelevantpriorwarningsordisciplinaryaction;
• Theabilitytoenforcedisciplinarymeasuresifthepersonisaparentorspectator(evenifthey
areboundbytheBy-Law);and/or
• Anyothermitigatingcircumstances.
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DICTIONARYOFTERMS
ThisDictionarysetsoutthemeaningofwordsusedinthisBy-Lawanditsattachmentswithout
limitingtheordinaryandnaturalmeaningofthewords.State/Territoryspecificdefinitionsand
moredetailonsomeofthewordsinthisdictionarycanbesourcedfromtherelevant
State/Territorychildprotectioncommissionsorequalopportunityandanti-discrimination
commissions.
Abuseisaformofharassmentandincludesphysicalabuse,emotionalabuse,sexualabuse,
neglect,andabuseofpower.Examplesofabusivebehaviourincludebullying,humiliation,verbal
abuseandinsults.
AffiliatedAssociationsmeansthoseassociationsthataremembersofaConstituentAssociation
oraLeagueAssociationinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheconstitutionoftherelevant
ConstituentAssociationorLeagueAssociation,orisotherwiseaffiliatedwithBasketballAustralia
directlyfromtimetotime.
CEOmeanstheChiefExecutiveOfficerofanorganisation,howsoeverdescribed,andmay
includetheexecutiveofficer,generalmanagerorothersimilartitle.
Childmeansapersonwhoisundertheageof18years.
Childabuseinvolvesconductwhichputschildrenatriskofharm(usuallybyadults,sometimes
byotherchildren)andoftenbythosetheyknowandtrust.Itcantakemanyforms,including
verbalandphysicalactionsandbypeoplefailingtoprovidethemwithbasiccare.Childabuse
mayinclude:
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Physicalabusebyhurtingachildorachild’sdevelopment(e.g.hitting,shakingorother
physicalharm;givingachildalcoholordrugs;ortrainingthatexceedsthechild’s
developmentormaturity).
Sexualabusebyadultsorotherchildrenwhereachildisencouragedorforcedtowatchor
engageinsexualactivityorwhereachildissubjecttoanyotherinappropriateconductofa
sexualnature(e.g.sexualintercourse,masturbation,oralsex,pornographyincludingchild
pornographyorinappropriatetouchingorconversations).
Emotionalabusebyill-treatingachild(e.g.humiliation,taunting,sarcasm,yelling,negative
criticism,namecalling,ignoringorplacingunrealisticexpectationsonachild).
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Neglect(e.g.failingtogivefood,water,shelterorclothingortoprotectachildfromdanger
orforeseeableriskofharmorinjury).
Clubmeansthoseclubsororganisations(howsoeverdescribed),whicharemembersof,or
affiliatedto,anAffiliatedAssociation,ConstituentAssociationorLeagueAssociation.
Complaintmeansacomplaintmadeunderthispolicy.
Complainantmeansapersonmakingacomplaint.
ComplaintHandler/Managermeansapersonappointedunderthispolicytoinvestigatea
Complaint.
ConstituentAssociationsmeanstheConstituentAssociationmembersrecognisedunderthe
Constitutionastherepresentativebodyforthesportofbasketballineachofthestatesand
territoriesofAustralia.
Discriminationmeanstreatingorproposingtotreatsomeonelessfavourablybecauseofa
particularcharacteristicinthesameorsimilarcircumstancesincertainareasofpubliclife(Direct
Discrimination),orimposingorintendingtoimposeanunreasonablerequirement,conditionor
practicethatisthesameforeveryone,butwhichhasanunequalordisproportionateeffecton
individualsorgroupswithparticularcharacteristics(IndirectDiscrimination).Thecharacteristics
coveredbydiscriminationlawacrossAustraliaincludes:
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Age;
Disability;
Family/carerresponsibilities;
Genderidentity/transgenderstatus;
Homosexualityandsexualorientation;
Irrelevantmedicalrecord;
Irrelevantcriminalrecord;
Politicalbelief/activity;
Pregnancyandbreastfeeding;
Race;
Religiousbelief/activity;
Sexorgender;
Socialorigin;
Tradeunionmembership/activity.
ExamplesofDiscrimination
• Age:Aclubrefusestoallowanolderpersontocoachateamsimplybecauseofage.
• Breastfeeding:Amemberoftheclubwhoisbreastfeedingababyintheclubroomsisasked
toleave.
• Disability:Aplayerisoverlookedforteamselectionbecauseofmildepilepsy.
• Familyresponsibilities:Aclubdecidesnottopromoteanemployeebecausehehasachild
withadisabilityeventhoughtheemployeeisthebestpersonforthejob.
• GenderIdentity:Atransgenderplayerisharassedwhenotherplayersrefusetocallherby
herfemalename.
• Homosexuality:Anathleteisostracisedfromherteamafteritbecomesknownthatsheisa
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lesbian.
MaritalStatus:Aplayerisdeliberatelyexcludedfromteamactivitiesandsocialfunctions
becausesheissingle.
Pregnancy:Awomanisdroppedfromasquadwhenshebecomespregnant.
Race:AnItalianrefereeisnotpermittedtorefereegameswithahighproportionofItalian
playersononeteambecauseofhisrace.
Sex:Specialistcoachingisonlyofferedtomaleplayersinamixedteam.
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Harassmentisanytypeofbehaviourthattheotherpersondoesnotwantandthatisoffensive,
abusive,belittlingorthreatening.Thebehaviourisunwelcomeandareasonablepersonwould
recogniseitasbeingunwelcomeandlikelytocausetherecipienttofeeloffended,humiliatedor
intimidated.
Unlawfulharassmentissexualortargetsapersonbecauseoftheirrace,sex,pregnancy,marital
status,sexualorientationorsomeotherpersonalcharacteristicprotectedbylaw(see
characteristiclistunderdiscrimination).
Itdoesnotmatterwhethertheharassmentwasintended:thefocusisontheimpactofthe
behaviour.Thebasicruleisifsomeoneelsefindsitharassingthenitcouldbeharassment.
Harassmentmaybeasingleincidentbutisusuallyrepeated.Itmaybeexplicitorimplicit,verbal
ornon-verbal,andincludeselectroniccybercommunication.
Discriminationandharassmentarenotpermittedinemployment(includingvolunteerand
unpaidemployment);whenprovidingsportinggoodsandservicesincludingaccesstosporting
facilities;whenprovidingeducationandaccommodation;theselectionorotherwiseofany
personforcompetitionorateam(domesticorinternational);theentryorotherwiseofany
playerorotherpersontoanycompetitionandtheobtainingorretainingmembershipofclubs
andorganisations(includingtherightsandprivilegesofmembership).
Someexceptionstostateandfederalanti-discriminationlawapply.Examplesinclude:
• holdingacompetitivesportingactivityforboysandgirlsonlywhoareunder12yearsofage
orofanyagewherestrength,staminaorphysiqueisrelevant,or
• notselectingaparticipantiftheperson’sdisabilitymeansheorsheisnotreasonablycapable
ofperformingtheactionsreasonablyrequiredforthatparticularsportingactivity.
Requesting,assisting,instructing,inducingorencouraginganotherpersontoengagein
discriminationorharassmentmayalsobeagainstthelaw.
Itisalsoabreachofdiscriminationlawtovictimiseapersonwhoisinvolvedinmakinga
complaintofdiscriminationorharassment.Example:aplayerisostracisedbyhermalecoachfor
complainingabouthissexistbehaviororforsupportinganotherplayerwhohasmadesucha
complaint.
Publicactsofracialhatredwhicharereasonablylikelytooffend,insult,humiliateorintimidate
arealsoprohibited.Thisappliestospectators,participantsoranyotherpersonwhoengagesin
suchanactinpublic.Somestatesandterritoriesalsoprohibitpublicactsthatvilifyonother
groundssuchashomosexuality,genderidentity,HIV/AIDS,religionanddisability–see
vilification.
LeagueAssociationsmeansandincludesclubsparticipatingintheNationalBasketballLeague,
Women’sNationalBasketballLeague,SouthEastAustralianBasketballLeagueandanyother
organisedbasketballcompetitionconductedbyBasketballAustraliaorisrecognisedasaLeague
AssociationbyBasketballAustraliafromtimetotime.
Mediatormeansanimpartial/neutralpersonappointedtomediateComplaints.
MemberProtectionInformationOfficer(MPIO)meansapersontrainedtobethefirstpointof
contactforapersonreportingacomplaintunder,orabreachof,thisPolicy.TheMPIOprovides
impartialandconfidentialsupporttothepersonmakingthecomplaint.
Naturaljustice(alsoreferredtoasproceduralfairness)incorporatesthefollowingprinciples:
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againstthemandhavetheopportunitytorespond;
allrelevantsubmissionsmustbeconsidered;
nopersonmayjudgetheirowncase;
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thedecisionmaker/smustbeunbiased,fairandjust;
thepenaltiesimposedmustbefair.
Policecheckmeansanationalcriminalhistoryrecordcheckconductedasapre-employment,
pre-engagementorcurrentemploymentbackgroundcheckonaperson.
PolicyandthispolicymeansthisMemberProtectionPolicy.
Respondentmeansapersonororganisationwhoisbeingcomplainedabout.
Role-specificcodesofconduct(orbehaviour)meansstandardsofconductrequiredofcertain
roles(e.g.coaches).
Sexualharassmentmeansunwanted,unwelcomeoruninvitedbehaviourofasexualnature
whichcouldreasonablybeanticipatedtomakeapersonfeelhumiliated,intimidatedor
offended.Sexualharassmentcantakemanydifferentformsandmayincludeunwantedphysical
contact,verbalcomments,jokes,propositions,displayofpornographicoroffensivematerialor
otherbehaviourthatcreatesasexuallyhostileenvironment.
Sexualharassmentisnotbehaviourbasedonmutualattraction,friendshipandrespect.Ifthe
interactionisbetweenconsentingadults,itisnotsexualharassment.
Sexualoffencemeansacriminaloffenceinvolvingsexualactivityoractsofindecencyincluding
butnotlimitedto(duetodifferencesunderstate/territorylegislation):
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Rape
Indecentassault
Sexualassault
Assaultwithintenttohavesexualintercourse
Incest
Sexualpenetrationofchildundertheageof16
Indecentactwithchildundertheageof16
Sexualrelationshipwithchildundertheageof16
Sexualoffencesagainstpeoplewithimpairedmentalfunctioning
Abductionanddetention
Procuringsexualpenetrationbythreatsorfraud
Procuringsexualpenetrationofchildundertheageof16
Bestiality
Solicitingactsofsexualpenetrationorindecentacts
Promotingorengaginginactsofchildprostitution
Obtainingbenefitsfromchildprostitution
Possessionofchildpornography
Publishingchildpornographyandindecentarticles.
Transgenderisageneraltermappliedtoindividualsandbehavioursthatdifferfromthegender
rolecommonly,butnotalways,assignedatbirth.Itdoesnotimplyanyspecificformofsexual
orientation.
Victimisationmeanssubjectingapersonorthreateningtosubjectapersontoanydetrimentor
unfairtreatmentbecausethatpersonhasorintendstopursuetheirrightstomakeany
complaintincludingacomplaintundergovernmentlegislation(e.g.anti-discrimination)or
underthisPolicy,orforsupportingsuchaperson.
Vilificationinvolvesapersonororganisationdoingpublicactstoincitehatredtowards,serious
contemptfor,orsevereridiculeofapersonorgroupofpersonshavinganyoftheattributesor
characteristicswithinthemeaningofdiscrimination.Publicactsthatmayamounttovilification
includeanyformofcommunicationtothepublicandanyconductobservablebythepublic.
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PARTB:CODESOFBEHAVIOUR
BasketballAustraliaseekstoprovideasafe,fairandinclusiveenvironmentforeveryoneinvolvedin
ourorganisationandinoursport.Toachievethis,werequirecertainstandardsofbehaviorof
players/athletes,coaches,officials,administrators,parents/guardians(ofchildparticipants)and
spectators.
Ourcodesofbehaviorareunderpinnedbythefollowingcorevalues.
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Toactwithintherulesandspiritofoursport.
Todisplayrespectandcourtesytowardseveryoneinvolvedinoursportandprevent
discriminationandharassment.
Toprioritisethesafetyandwell-beingofchildrenandyoungpeopleinvolvedinoursport.
Toencourageandsupportopportunitiesforparticipationinallaspectsofoursport.
B1:Coaches,OfficialsandSupportStaff
Asacoach,officialorsupportstaffmemberappointedbyBasketballAustralia(BA),orbyamember
organisationthathasadoptedthisMemberProtectionBy-Lawand/orthiscode,youareexpectedto
meetthefollowingrequirementsinregardtoyourconductatalltimes.
1. ComplyandencouragecompliancewithBAstandards,Constitution,By-Laws(includingbutnot
limitedtotheAnti-DopingandMemberProtectionBy-Laws)andpolicies.
2. Encourageandadheretotherulesandspiritofthesportofbasketballincludingnationaland
internationalguidelines,regulationsandrulesthatgovernBAandthegameofbasketballandthe
particularcompetitioninwhichyouareparticipating.
3. Makeacommitmenttoprovidingaqualityservicetoathletes,BAandthegameofbasketballby:
a)Maintainingorimprovingyourcurrentlevelofaccreditation;
b)Seekingcontinualimprovementthroughperformanceappraisalandeducation;
c)Providingatrainingprogramwhichisplannedandsequential;and
d)Maintainingrelevantrecords.
4. Befair,considerateandhonestwithallplayers,officialsandteammembers.Ensurethatevery
player'stimespentwithyouisapositiveexperience.Treateachplayerasanindividualby:
a)Providingeachplayerwithequalattentionandopportunities;
b)Respectingthetalent,developmentalstageandgoalsofeachindividualplayer;and
c)Helpingeachplayerreachhisorherfullpotential.
5. DonotuseyourinvolvementwithBAtopromoteyourownbeliefs,behavioursorpracticeswhere
theseareinconsistentwiththoseofBA.
6. Refrainfromanyformofabuse,harassmentordiscrimination,oranyconductwhichmight
reasonablyberegardedasabuse,harassmentordiscriminationtowardsothers.Bealerttoany
conductwhichmaybereasonablyregardedasabuse,harassmentordiscriminationthatis
directedtowardsathletesfromothersourceswhilsttheyareinyourcare.
7. Ensurethatanyphysicalcontactwithplayersisappropriateforthesituationandnecessaryforthe
player'sskilldevelopment.
8. Refrainfromanyintimaterelationshiporaffairwithathletesunderyourcare,supervisionor
tutelage.
9. Avoidunaccompaniedandunobservedactivitieswithpersonsundertheageof18yearswherever
possible.
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10. Treatpeopleinvolvedinthegameofbasketballwithcourtesy,respectandproperregardfortheir
rightsandobligationsandinparticular,respectthespiritoffairplayandnon-violence.
11. Teamcoachingstaffandmanagementshouldnotremaininteamchangingroomsunnecessarily.
Generally,coachingstaffandmanagementshouldonlyberequiredinchangingroomsforpregameorpost-gamemeetingsbetweencoachesandathletes,orifattendanceisotherwise
requiredbyanathlete.
12. Refrainfromanyconductwhichis;mightbereasonablyregardedas;orisbeinginvestigatedfor
potentiallybeingabreachofthecriminallawapplicabletothejurisdictioninwhichyouare
locatedatanytime.
13. Donotdenigrateand/orintimidateplayers,officials,spectatorsoreventorganisers.
14. Refrainfromunnecessaryorobviousdissension,displeasureordisapprovalwithofficials'
decisionsorspectatororplayerconduct.
15. Beresponsibleintheconsumptionofalcoholproducts.Youmustalsoberesponsibleforthe
consumptionofalcoholproductsbyathletesinyourcarethatareunderthelegalagefor
consumptionofsuchproducts.
16. Treatanotherperson’spropertywithrespectanddueconsiderationofitsvalue.
17. Respectthelawandcustomsofeachareayouvisitinforeigncountries.
18. Donotmakestatementsortakepartorotherwiseparticipateindemonstrations(whether
verbally,inwritingorbyanyactoromission)regardingpolitical,religiousorracialmattersorany
suchmatterswhichareprejudicialtoorcontrarytotheobjects,purposesorinterestsofBAor
whichbringBAorthesquadorteamintodisrepute.
19. Showconcernandcautiontowardssickandinjuredathletesby:
a)Providingamodifiedtrainingprogramwhereappropriate;
b)Allowingfurtherparticipationintrainingandcompetitiononlywhenappropriate;
c)Seekingmedicaladvicewhenrequired;and
d)Maintainingthesameinterestandsupporttowardssickandinjuredathletes.
20. Provideasafeenvironmentfortrainingandfacilitiesandcompetitionby:
a)Ensuringequipmentandfacilitiesmeetsafetystandards;and
b)Ensuringequipment,rulesandtheenvironmentareappropriatefortheageandabilityofthe
athletes.
21. Behaveandencouragebehaviourthatupholdsthehigheststandardsofintegrityanddignity.
Uphold,andnotinjureorcompromise,thestandingandreputationofBasketballAustralia.
22. Notengagein,orencourage,anyconductwhichisunbecomingofaBArepresentativethatbrings
thegameofbasketballand/orBAintodisreputeorisotherwiseharmfultotheinterestsof
basketballand/orBA.
23. Beapositiverolemodelforbasketballandplayers.Encourageyourplayer'stodemonstratethe
qualitiesoutlinedinthisCode.Respectthelawandcustomsofeachareayouvisitinforeign
countries.
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B2: Players
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Playbytherules.
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Neverarguewithanofficial.Ifyoudisagree,haveyourcaptain,coachormanagerapproachthe
officialduringabreakorafterthecompetition.
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Controlyourtemper.Verbalabuseofofficialsandsledgingotherplayers,deliberatelydistracting
orprovokinganopponentarenotacceptableorpermittedbehavioursinanysport.
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Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will benefit, so will
you.
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Beagoodsport.Applaudallgoodplayswhethertheyaremadebyyourteamortheopposition.
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Treatallparticipantsinyoursportasyouliketobetreated.Donotbullyortakeunfairadvantage
ofanothercompetitor.
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Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no
competition.
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Participateforyourownenjoymentandbenefit,notjusttopleaseparentsandcoaches.
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Respecttherights,dignityandworthofallparticipantsregardlessoftheirgender,ability,cultural
backgroundorreligion.
B3: Parents
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Rememberthatchildrenparticipateinsportfortheirenjoyment,notyours.
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Encouragechildrentoparticipate,donotforcethem.
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Focusonthechild’seffortsandperformanceratherthanwinningorlosing.
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Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without
resortingtohostilityorviolence.
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Neverridiculeoryellatachildformakingamistakeorlosingacompetition.
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Rememberthatchildrenlearnbestbyexample.Appreciategoodperformancesandskillfulplays
byallparticipants.
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Supportalleffortstoremoveverbalandphysicalabusefromsportingactivities.
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Respectofficials’decisionsandteachchildrentodolikewise.
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Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child
couldnotparticipate.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability,
culturalbackgroundorreligion.
B4: Administrators
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Involve young people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making related to the
activity.
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Giveallyoungpeopleequalopportunitiestoparticipate.
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Create pathways for young people to participate in sport not just as a player but as a coach,
referee,administratoretc.
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Ensurethatrules,equipment,lengthofgamesandtrainingschedulesaremodifiedtosuittheage,
abilityandmaturitylevelofyoungplayers.
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Providequalitysupervisionandinstructionforjuniorplayers.
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Rememberthatyoungpeopleparticipatefortheirenjoymentandbenefit.Donotoveremphasise
awards.
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Help coaches and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help
improvethestandardsofcoachingandofficiating.
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Ensurethateveryoneinvolvedinjuniorsportemphasisesfairplay,andnotwinningatallcosts.
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Giveacodeofbehavioursheettospectators,officials,parents,coaches,playersandthemedia,
andencouragethemtofollowit.
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Remember,yousetanexample.Yourbehaviourandcommentsshouldbepositiveandsupportive.
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Makeitclearthatabusingyoungpeopleinanywayisunacceptableandwillresultindisciplinary
action.
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Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability,
culturalbackgroundorreligion.
B5: Spectators
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Rememberthatyoungpeopleparticipateinsportfortheirenjoymentandbenefit,notyours.
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Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all
participantsontheirperformanceregardlessofthegame’soutcome.
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Respectthedecisionsofofficialsandteachyoungpeopletodothesame.
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Neverridiculeorscoldayoungplayerformakingamistake.Positivecommentsaremotivational.
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Condemntheuseofviolenceinanyform,whetheritisbyspectators,coaches,officialsorplayers.
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Showrespectforyourteam’sopponents.Withoutthemtherewouldbenogame.
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Encourageplayerstofollowtherulesandtheofficials’decisions.
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Donotusefoullanguage,sledgeorharassplayers,coachesorofficials.
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Respecttherights,dignityandworthofeveryyoungpersonregardlessoftheirgender,ability,
culturalbackgroundorreligion.
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PARTC:WORKINGWITHCHILDRENCHECKREQUIREMENTS
BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtoprovidingachild-safeenvironment.Aspartofthis,wewillrecruit
staffandvolunteerswhodonotposearisktochildren.
EmploymentscreeningandWorkingwithChildrenChecks(WWCC)caninvolvecriminalhistorychecks,
signeddeclarations,refereechecksandotherappropriatechecksthatassessaperson’ssuitabilityto
workwithchildrenandyoungpeople.WWCClawsarecurrentlyinplaceinallstatesandterritories.
ThestateWWCCrequirementsapplyregardlessofournational,stateorclubMemberProtection
Policies/By-Laws.BasketballAustralia,andourstateassociationsandclubs,willmeettherequirements
ofallrelevantstateandterritoryWWCClaws.
Individualstravellingwithchildrenandyoungpeopletoanotherstateorterritoryinawork-related
capacitymustcomplywiththescreeningrequirementsofthatparticularstateorterritory.
Attachments:
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MemberProtectionDeclaration(forallstates/territoriesexceptNSWwhomustcompletea
ProhibitedEmploymentDeclarationprovidedbytheNSWCommissionforChildrenandYoung
People).
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summaryinformationonstateandterritoryWWCCrequirementsandwheretoobtainmore
informationandrelevantforms.
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AttachmentC1:MEMBERPROTECTIONDECLARATION
BasketballAustraliahasadutyofcaretoallthoseassociatedwithourorganisationandtothe
individualsandorganisationstowhomourMemberProtectionBy-Lawapplies.Itisarequirementof
ourMemberProtectionBy-Law,thatwecheckthebackgroundofeachpersonwhoworks,coachesor
hasregularunsupervisedcontactwithchildrenandyoungpeopleundertheageof18years.
I………………………………………………………..(name)of………………………………………………………………………………..
.………………………………………………………………..(address)born……/……/……………sincerelydeclare:
1.
Idonothaveanycriminalchargependingbeforethecourts.
2.
Idonothaveanycriminalconvictionsorfindingsofguiltforsexualoffences,offencesrelatedto
children,actsofviolenceornarcotics.
3.
Ihavenothadanydisciplinaryproceedingsbroughtagainstmebyanemployer,sporting
organisationorsimilarbodyinvolvingchildabuse,sexualmisconductorharassment,otherforms
ofharassment,actsofviolence,illegaldrugsordishonesty.
4.
Iamnotcurrentlyservingasanctionforananti-dopingruleviolationunderanASADAapproved
anti-dopingpolicyapplicabletome.
5.
Iwillnotparticipatein,facilitateorencourageanypracticeprohibitedbytheWorldAnti-Doping
AgencyCodeoranyotherASADAapprovedanti-dopingpolicyapplicabletome.
6.
TomyknowledgethereisnoothermatterthatBasketballAustraliamayconsidertoconstitutea
risktoitsmembers,employees,volunteers,athletesorreputationbyengagingme.
7.
IwillnotifythePresidentorCEOoftheorganisation(s)engagingmeimmediatelyuponbecoming
awarethatanyofthematterssetoutinclauses1to6abovehaschanged.
DeclaredintheState/Territoryof……………………………………….………………………….on…….../……./……(date)
Signature………………………………………………………….
Parent/GuardianConsent(inrespectofapersonundertheageof18years)
Ihavereadandunderstoodthedeclarationprovidedbymychild.Iconfirmandwarrantthatthe
contentsofthedeclarationprovidedbymychildaretrueandcorrectineveryparticular.
Name:……………………………………………….…….
Signature:…………………………………………………
Date:……………………………………….…………….
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AttachmentC2:WORKINGWITHCHILDRENCHILDPROTECTIONREQUIREMENTS
WorkingwithChildrenChecks(WWCC)aimtocreateachild-safeenvironmentandtoprotectchildren
andyoungpeopleinvolvedinoursportfromphysicalandsexualharm.Theyassessthesuitabilityof
peopletoworkwithchildrenandyoungpeopleandcaninvolve:
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criminalhistorychecks;
signeddeclarations;
refereechecks;and
otherrelevantbackgroundcheckstoassessaperson’ssuitabilitytoworkwithchildrenandyoung
people.
WWCCrequirementsvaryacrossAustralia.Detailedinformation,includingtheformsrequiredto
completeaWWCC,areavailablefromtherelevantagenciesineachstateandterritory.FactSheetsfor
eachstateandterritoryareavailableonthePlaybytheRuleswebsite:www.playbytherules.net
AustralianCapitalTerritory
OfficeofRegulatoryServices
Website:www.ors.act.gov.au/community/working_with_vulnerable_people_wwvp Phone:0262073000
NewSouthWales
OfficeoftheChildren’sGuardian
Website:www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/check Phone:0292867276
NorthernTerritory
NorthernTerritoryScreeningAuthority
Website:www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au Phone:1800SAFENT(1800723368)
Queensland
BlueCardServices
Website:http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
Phone:1800113611
SouthAustralia
DepartmentforEducationandChildDevelopment
Website:www.families.sa.gov.au/childsafe
Phone:0884636468
NationalPoliceCheck:www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/apply-for-a-police-record-check Tasmania
DepartmentofJustice
Website:www.justice.tas.gov.au/working_with_children
Phone:1300135513
Victoria
DepartmentofJustice
Website:www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au Phone:1300652879
WesternAustralia
DepartmentforChildProtection
Website:www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au Phone:1800883979
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Travellingtootherstatesorterritories
Itisimportanttorememberthatwhentravellingtootherstatesorterritories,youmustcomplywith
thelegislativerequirementsofthatparticularstateorterritory.Incertainjurisdictions,temporary,
timelimitedexemptionsfromworkingwithchildrenchecksmaybeavailableforinterstatevisitorswith
aWorkingwithChildrenCheckintheirhomestate.Thelawsprovidinginterstateexemptionsarenot
consistentacrossAustralia.
Ifanemployeeorvolunteerforyourorganisationistravellinginterstatetodoworkthatwould
normallyrequireaworkingwithchildrencheck,youwillneedtochecktherelevantrequirementsof
thatstateorterritory.
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PARTD:PROCEDURES
BasketballAustraliaiscommittedtosupportingpeopleassociatedwithoursporttomakeandresolve
anycomplaintstheymayhaveinafair,timelyandeffectiveway.
Wewillendeavourtodealwithcomplaintsonaconfidentialbasis.Wewillnotprovideinformation
aboutthecomplainttoanotherpersonwithoutthecomplainant’sconsent,exceptifthelawrequires
ustodisclosethisinformationoritisnecessarytoproperlydealwiththecomplaint.Toensurefairness
foreveryoneinvolved,wewillprovidethefulldetailsofthecomplainttothepersonorpeopleagainst
whomthecomplainthasbeenmadeandaskfortheirresponse.Asaresult,itmaybedifficultforusto
resolvecomplaintsmadeanonymously.
Wewillprovideinformalandformalprocedurestodealwithcomplaints.Individualsandorganisations
canalsomakecomplaintstoexternalorganisationsunderanti-discrimination,childprotectionand
otherrelevantlaws.
AttachmentD1:ComplaintHandlingProcedure
AttachmentD2:Mediation
AttachmentD3:InvestigationProcedure
AttachmentD4:TribunalProcedures
AttachmentD5:ProcedureforHandlingAllegationsofChildAbuse
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AttachmentD1:COMPLAINTSHANDLINGPROCEDURE
INFORMALAPPROACHES
Step1:Talkwiththeotherperson(ifsafe,reasonableandappropriate)
Ifyoufeelconfidentandcomfortabletodoso,youcanapproachtheotherpersontodiscusstheissues
andtryandresolvetheproblemdirectly.
Step2:ContactaMemberProtectionInformationOfficer
WeencourageyoutotalkwithoneofourMemberProtectionInformationOfficers(MPIOs)if:
• step1(above)isnotappropriate;
• youarenotsurehowtohandletheproblembyyourself;
• youwanttotalkconfidentiallywithsomeoneandfindoutwhatoptionsareavailabletoaddress
yourconcern;or
• theconcerncontinuesafteryouapproachedtheotherperson.
TheMPIOwill:
• askhowyouwouldlikeyourconcerntoberesolvedandifyouneedsupport
• seektoprovidedifferentoptionsforyoutoaddressyourconcern
• actasasupportperson,ifyouwish
• referyoutoanappropriateperson(e.g.amediator)tohelpyouaddressyourconcern,if
appropriate
• informtherelevantgovernmentauthoritiesand/orpolice,ifrequiredbylawtodoso
• wherepossibleandappropriate,maintainconfidentiality.
Step3:Decidehowtoaddressyourconcern
AftertalkingwiththeMPIO,youmaydecide:
• thereisnoproblem;
• theproblemisminorandyoudonotwishtotakethematterforward;
• totryandresolvetheproblemyourself,withorwithoutasupportperson;
• toresolvetheproblemwiththehelpofsomeoneimpartial,suchasamediator;or
• toresolvethematterthroughaformalprocess.
FORMALAPPROACHES
Step4:MakingaFormalcomplaint
Ifitisnotpossibleorappropriatetoresolveyourcomplaintthroughaninformalprocess,youmay:
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makeaformalcomplaintinwritingtotheCEOorPresident(ortheirnominee);or
approacharelevantexternalagencysuchasananti-discriminationcommission,foradvice.
Afterreceivingaformalcomplaint,andbasedonthematerialyouprovide,theCEO,President(ortheir
nominee)orComplaintsHandlerwilldecidewhether:
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he/sheisthemostappropriatepersontoreceiveandhandlethecomplaint;
thenatureandseriousnessofthecomplaintrequiresaformalresolutionprocedure;
toreferthecomplainttomediation;
toappointapersontoinvestigatethecomplaint;
toreferthecomplainttoatribunalhearing;
toreferthemattertothepoliceorotherappropriateauthority;and/or
toimplementanyinterimarrangementsthatwillapplyuntilthecomplaintprocessiscompleted.
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Indealingwithyourformalcomplaint,thepersonmakingthedecision(s)willtakeintoaccount:
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whetherhe/shehashadanypersonalinvolvementinthecircumstancesandifso,whetheritis
appropriatesomeoneelsehandlethecomplaint;
yourwishes,andthewishesoftherespondent,regardinghowthecomplaintshouldbehandled;
therelationshipbetweenyouandtherespondent(e.g.anactualorperceivedpowerimbalance
betweenyouandtherespondent);
whetherthefactsofthecomplaintareindispute;and
theurgencyofthecomplaint,includingthepossibilitythatyoumightfacefurtherunacceptable
behaviourwhilethecomplaintprocessisunderway.
IftheCEOorPresident(ortheirnominee)oraComplaintsHandleristheappropriatepersontohandle
thecomplaint,he/shewill,whereappropriateand/ornecessary:
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providetheinformationreceivedfromyoutotheotherperson(s)involvedandaskforaresponse;
decideifthereisenoughinformationtodeterminewhetherthematterallegedinyourcomplaint
didordidn’thappen;and/or
determinewhat,ifany,furtheractiontotake,includingreferringthematerforinvestigationor
disciplinaryactioninaccordancewiththisBy-Law.
Step5:Investigationofthecomplaint
Insomecases,aninvestigationmayberequiredtodeterminethefactssurroundingthecomplaint.Our
investigationsprocedureisoutlinedinAttachmentD3.Followingtheinvestigation,awrittenreportwill
beprovidedtotheCEO.
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Ifthecomplaintisreferredtomediation,wewillfollowthestepsoutlinedinAttachmentD2oras
agreedbyyou,therespondentandthemediator.
Ifthecomplaintisreferredtoatribunalhearing,thehearingwillbeconductedaccordingtothe
stepsoutlinedinAttachmentD4.
Ifthecomplaintisreferredtothepoliceoranotherexternalagency,wewillendeavourto
provideallreasonableassistancerequiredbythepoliceortheagency.
Anycostincurredbyusrelatingtothecomplaintprocessaretobemetbytherelevant
person/organisation,unlessotherwisestated.
Step6:Reconsideringacomplaintorappealingadecision
Ifthematterisreferredtomediationandisnotresolvedatmediation,youmayrequestthattheCEO
orPresident(ortheirnominee)orComplaintsHandlerreconsiderthecomplaintinaccordancewith
Step3.
Youortherespondent(s)mayalsoappealadecisionmadeatatribunalhearing.Thegroundsand
processforappealsaresetoutinAttachmentD5.
Step7:Documentingtheresolution
Thepersonhandlingthecomplaintwillrecordthecomplaint,thestepstakentoresolveitandthe
outcome.Thisinformationwillbestoredinaconfidentialandsecureplace.Ifthecomplaintwasdealt
withatthestate/districtlevel,theinformationwillbestoredbythestateassociation.Ifthematteris
ofaseriousnature,orifitwasdealtwithatthenationallevel,theinformationwillbestoredby
BasketballAustraliaandacopystoredbythestateassociation
EXTERNALAPPROACHES
Ifyoufeelthatyouhavebeenharassedordiscriminatedagainst,youcanseekadvicefromyourState
orTerritoryanti-discriminationorequalopportunitycommission.Thereisnoobligationtomakea
formalcomplaint.However,ifthecommissionadvisesyouthattheissuesappeartobewithinits
jurisdiction,youmaychoosetolodgeaformalcomplaintwiththecommission.
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Thecommissionmayinvestigateyourcomplaint.Thecommissionmayalsoattempttoconciliatethe
complaintonaconfidentialbasis.Ifthisfails,orifitisnotappropriate,thecomplaintmaygotoa
formalhearing.Thetribunalwillmakeafindinganddecidewhataction,ifany,willbetaken.
Ifyoudolodgeacomplaintwithacommission,anappropriatepersonfromourorganisation(e.g.an
MPIO)willbeavailabletosupportyouduringtheprocess.Youmayalsowishtohavealegal
representative,particularlyifthecomplaintgoestoaformalhearing.
Seriousincidents,suchasassaultorsexualassault,shouldbereportedtothepolice.
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AttachmentD2:MEDIATION
Mediationisaprocessthatseekstoresolvecomplaintswiththeassistanceofanimpartialperson–the
mediator.Themediatordoesnotdecidewhoisrightorwronganddoesnottelleithersidewhatthey
mustdo.Instead,heorshehelpsthoseinvolvedtodiscusstheissuesandseekstofacilitateamutually
agreeablesolution.
Ourapproachtomediationfollowsthestepssetoutbelow.
1.
TheMPIO/CEOwillappointanappropriatemediatortohelpresolvethecomplaint.Thiswillbe
doneunderthedirectionofBasketballAustraliaandinconsultationwiththecomplainantandthe
respondent(s).Themediatorwillbeanindependentpersoninthecontextofthecomplaint,
howeverthisdoesnotprecludeapersonwithanassociationwithBasketballAustraliaactingas
mediator.
2.
Themediatorwilltalkwiththecomplainantandrespondent(s)abouthowthemediationwilltake
placeandwhowillparticipate.Ataminimum,themediatorwillprepareanagendaofissuestobe
discussed.
3.
Allissuesraisedduringmediationwillbetreatedconfidentially.Wealsorespecttherightsofthe
complainantandtherespondent(s)topursueanalternativeprocessifthecomplaintisnot
resolved.
4.
Ifthecomplaintisresolvedbymediation,whereappropriatethemediatormayseektoensurethe
partiesexecuteadocumentthatsetsouttheagreementthathasbeenreached.Thisagreement
willbesignedbythecomplainantandtherespondent(s).Weexpectthepartiesinvolvedto
respectandcomplywiththetermsoftheagreement.
5.
Ifthecomplaintisnotresolvedbymediation,thecomplainantmay:
• writetotheMPIO/CEOtorequestthattheMPIO/CEOreconsiderthecomplaint;
• approachanexternalagency,suchasananti-discriminationorequalopportunitycommission,
toresolvethematter.
Werecognisethattherearesomesituationswheremediationwillnotbeappropriate,including:
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whenthepeopleinvolvedhavecompletelydifferentversionsoftheincident;
whenoneorbothpartiesareunwillingtoattemptmediation;
whentheissuesraisedaresensitiveinnature;
whenthereisarealorperceivedpowerimbalancebetweenthepeopleinvolved;
mattersthatinvolveseriousallegations.
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AttachmentD3:INVESTIGATIONPROCESS
Therewillbetimeswhenacomplaintwillneedtobeinvestigatedandevidencegathered.An
investigationhelpsdeterminethefactsrelatingtotheincident,aswellaspossiblefindingsand,if
requestedrecommendations.Anyinvestigationweconductwillbefairtoallpeopleinvolvedandwill
beundertakenbyanunbiasedperson.
Ifwedecidethatacomplaintshouldbeinvestigated,wewillfollowthestepsoutlinedbelow.
1. Wewillprovideawrittenbrieftotheinvestigatorthatsetsoutthetermsofengagementandhisor
herrolesandresponsibilities.
2. Theinvestigatormay:
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interviewthecomplainantandrecordtheinterviewinwriting
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providefulldetailsofthecomplainttotherespondent(s)sothattheycanrespond
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interviewtherespondent(s)toallowthemtoanswerthecomplaintandrecordtheinterview
inwriting
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obtainstatementsfromwitnessesandcollectotherrelevantevidence
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makeafindingastowhetherthecomplaintis:
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substantiated(thereissufficientevidencetosupportthecomplaint)
inconclusive(thereisinsufficientevidenceeitherway)
unsubstantiated(thereissufficientevidencetoshowthatthecomplaintisunfounded)
mischievous,vexatiousorknowinglyuntrue.
provideareporttotheCEO/tribunaldocumentingthecomplaint,theinvestigationprocess,
theevidence,thefinding(s)and,ifrequested,anyrecommendations.
3. Wewillprovideareporttothecomplainantandtherespondent(s)documentingthecomplaint,
theinvestigationprocessandsummarisingkeypointsfromtheinvestigation.
4. Thecomplainantandtherespondent(s)willbeentitledtosupportthroughoutthisprocessfrom
theirchosensupportpersonoradviser(e.g.anMPIO).
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AttachmentD4:TRIBUNALPROCEDURES
ThefollowingstepswillbefollowedbyhearingstribunalsestablishedbyBasketballAustraliatohear
formalcomplaintsmadeunderourMemberProtectionBy-Law.
PreparingforaTribunalHearing
1.
ATribunalPanelwillbeestablishedaccordingtotherulessetoutinourconstituentdocuments,
rulesandBy-Laws,tohearacomplaintthathasbeenreferredtoit.
2.
ThenumberofTribunalPanelmembersrequiredtobepresentthroughoutthehearingwillbe
threeandwillnotincludeanypersonwhohasanyactualorperceivedconflictofinterest,orbias
regardingthematter.
3.
TheRegistrarshallprovidetheTribunalmemberswithacopyofalltherelevantcorrespondence,
reportsorinformationreceivedandsentbyBasketballAustraliarelatingtothe
complaint/allegations.
4.
TheTribunalhearingwillbeheldassoonaspracticable,butmustallowadequatetimeforthe
respondent(s)toprepareforthehearing.
5.
TheRegistrarwillinformtherespondent(s)inwritingthataTribunalHearingwilltakeplace.The
noticewilloutline:
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ThatthepersonhasarighttoappearattheTribunalHearingtodefendthe
complaint/allegation;
Detailsofthecomplaintandofallallegations,aswellastheprovisionorclauseofanypolicy,
ruleorregulationthathasallegedlybeenbreached;
Thedate,timeandvenueoftheTribunalHearing;
Thatverbaland/orwrittensubmissionscanbepresentedattheTribunalHearing;
ThatwitnessesmayattendtheTribunalHearingtosupporttherespondent/s’position;
Anoutlineofanypossiblesanctionsthatmaybeimposedifthecomplaintisfoundtobetrue;
Thatlegalrepresentationwillnotbeallowed;and
Iftherespondentisaminor,thattheyshouldhaveaparentorguardianpresent.
Acopyofanyinvestigationreportfindingswillbeprovidedtotherespondent/s.
Therespondent(s)willbeallowedtoparticipateinallBasketballAustraliaactivitiesandevents,
pendingthedecisionoftheTribunal,includinganyavailableappealprocess,unlesstheRegistrar
believesitisnecessarytoexcludetherespondent(s)fromallorsomeBasketballAustralia
activitiesandevents,afterconsideringthenatureofthecomplaint.
6.
TheRegistrarwillnotifythecomplainantinwritingthatatribunalhearingwilltakeplace.The
noticewilloutline:
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Thatthepersonhasarighttoappearatthetribunalhearingtosupporttheircomplaint;
Detailsofthecomplaint,includinganyrelevantrulesorregulationstherespondentisaccused
ofbreaching;
Thedate,timeandvenueofthetribunalhearing;
Thatverbaland/orwrittensubmissionscanbepresentedtotheTribunal;
ThatwitnessesmayattendtheTribunalHearingtosupportthecomplainant’sposition;
Thatlegalrepresentationwillnotbeallowed;and
Ifthecomplainantisaminor,thattheyshouldhaveaparentorguardianpresent.
Acopyofanyinvestigationfindingswillbeprovidedtothecomplainant/s.
7.
Ifthecomplainantbelievesthedetailsofthecomplaintareincorrectorinsufficient,he/sheshould
informtheRegistrarassoonaspossiblesothattherespondent/sandtheTribunalPanelmembers
canbeproperlyinformedofthecomplaint.
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8.
Ifpossible,theTribunalPanelshouldincludeatleastonepersonwithknowledgeorexperienceof
therelevantlaws/rules(e.g.anti-discrimination).
TribunalHearingProcedure
9.
ThefollowingpeoplewillbeallowedtoattendtheTribunalHearing:
TheTribunalPanelmembers;
Therespondent(s);
Thecomplainant(s);
Anywitnessescalledbytherespondent(s);
Anywitnessescalledbythecomplainant(s);
Anyparent/guardianorsupportpersonrequiredtosupporttherespondentorthe
complainant.
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10. Iftherespondent(s)isnotpresentatthesethearingtimeandtheTribunalChairpersonconsiders
thatnovalidreasonhasbeenpresentedforthisabsence,theTribunalHearingwillcontinue
subjecttotheTribunalChairpersonbeingsatisfiedthatallTribunalnotificationrequirementshave
beenmet.
11. IftheTribunalChairpersonconsidersthatthereisavalidreasonforthenon-attendanceofthe
respondent(s),ortheTribunalChairpersondoesnotbelievetheTribunalnotification
requirementshavebeenmet,thentheTribunalHearingwillberescheduledtoalaterdate.
12. TheTribunalChairpersonwillinformtheRegistraroftheneedtoreschedule,andtheRegistrar
willorganisefortheTribunaltobereconvened.
13. TheTribunalChairpersonwillreadoutthecomplaint,askeachrespondentifhe/sheunderstands
thecomplaintandifhe/sheagreesordisagreeswiththecomplaint.
14. Iftherespondentagreeswiththecomplaint,he/shewillbeaskedtoprovideanyevidenceor
witnessesthatshouldbeconsideredbytheTribunalwhendetermininganysanctions.
15. Iftherespondentdisagreeswiththecomplaint,thecomplainantwillbeaskedtodescribethe
circumstancesthatleadtothecomplaintbeingmade.
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Referencemaybemadetobriefnotes.
Thecomplainantmaycallwitnesses.
Therespondent(s)mayquestionthecomplainantandwitnesses.
16. Therespondent(s)willthenbeaskedtorespondtothecomplaint.
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Referencemaybemadetobriefnotes.
Therespondentmaycallwitnesses.
Thecomplainantmayaskquestionsoftherespondentandwitnesses.
17. ThecomplainantandrespondentmaybepresentwhenevidenceispresentedtotheTribunal
Hearing.Witnessesmaybeaskedtowaitoutsidethehearinguntilrequired.
18. TheTribunalmay:
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consideranyevidence,andinanyform,thatitdeemsrelevant;
askquestionsofanypersongivingevidence;
limitthenumberofwitnessesincludinglimitingwitnessestothosepersonwhoonlyprovide
newevidence;
require(totheextentithaspowertodoso)theattendanceofanywitnessitdeems
relevant;and
actinaninquisitorialmannerinordertoestablishthetruthoftheissue/complaintbeforeit.
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19. Videoevidence,ifavailable,maybepresented.Arrangementsfortheviewingofthisevidence
mustbemadeentirelybytheperson/swishingtoofferthistypeofevidence.
20. IftheTribunalconsidersthatatanytimeduringtheTribunalHearingthereisanyunreasonableor
intimidatingbehaviorfromanyone,theChairpersonmaydenyfurtherinvolvementoftheperson
inthehearing.
21. Afteralloftheevidencehasbeenpresented,theTribunalwillmakeitsdecisioninprivate.The
Tribunalmustdecidewhetherthecomplainthas,onthebalanceofprobabilities,been
substantiated.
22. AllTribunaldecisionswillbebymajorityvote.
23. TheTribunalChairpersonmayannouncethedecisionoftheTribunalattheconclusionofthe
hearing.Alternatively,he/shemayreservethedecisionoftheTribunalattheconclusionofthe
hearinganddeliverthedecisionatalatertime.
24. Therespondent/swillhavetheopportunitytomakesubmissionstotheTribunalinrelationtoany
sanctionsthatmaybeimposed.
25. Within48hoursoftheTribunaldeliveringitsdecision,theChairpersonwill:
• ForwardanoticeoftheTribunaldecisiontotheRegistrar,includingdetailsofanysanctions
imposed.
• ForwardaletterreconfirmingtheTribunal’sdecisiontotherespondent/s,includingany
sanctionimposed.Thelettershouldalsooutlinetheprocessandgroundsforanappeal,if
allowed.
26. TheTribunaldoesnotneedtoprovidewrittenreasonsforitsdecision.
AppealsProcedure
27. Acomplainant(s)orarespondent(s)maylodgeanappealtoBasketballAustraliainrelationto
thedecisionofaTribunalononeormoreofthefollowingbases:
27.1
27.2
27.3
27.4
Thatadenialofproceduralfairnesshasoccurred;
Thatthesanctionimposedisunjustand/orunreasonable;
Thatthedecisionwasnotsupportedbytheinformation/evidenceprovidedatthe
mediationortotheTribunalHearing;and/or
Thatnewevidence,thatwasnotreasonablyavailableatthetimeofinitial
investigationorhearing,isnowavailableandthatevidenceislikelytohaveamaterial
bearinguponthedecisioninthematter.
28. Apersonwantingtoappealmustlodgealettersettingoutthebasisfortheirappealwiththe
CEOwithinsevendaysofadecisionbeingmade.Anappealfeeof$250shallbeincludedwiththe
letterofintentiontoappeal.
29. IftheletterofappealisnotreceivedbytheCEOwithinthistime,therightofappealwilllapse.If
theletterofappealisreceivedbuttheappealfeeisnotreceivedwithinthistime,theappealwill
alsolapse.
30. TheletterofappealandthenoticeoftheTribunal’sdecisionwillbeforwardedtoanAppeals
Registrar(whowasnottheRegistraroraTribunalMemberinrelationtothematter)toreview
anddecidewhethertherearesufficientgroundsfortheappealtoproceed.TheAppeals
Registrarmayinviteanywitnessestothemeetinghe/shebelievesarerequiredtomakean
informeddecision.
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31.
Iftheappellanthasnotshownsufficientgroundsforappealinaccordancewithclause26,then
theappealwillberejected.Theappellantwillbenotifiedinwriting,includingthereasonsforthe
decision.
32.Iftheappealisaccepted,anAppealTribunalwithnewpanelmemberswillbeconvenedto
rehearthecomplaint.TheappealfeemayberefundedatthediscretionoftheAppealsRegistrar.
33.TheTribunalHearingprocedureshallbefollowedfortheAppealTribunal.
34. ThedecisionoftheAppealTribunalwillbefinalandbinding.
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AttachmentD5:PROCEDUREFORHANDLINGALLEGATIONSOFCHILDABUSE
Ifyoubelieveachildisinimmediatedangeroralife-threateningsituation,contactthePolice
immediatelyon000.
Factsheetsonreportingallegationsofchildabuseindifferentstatesandterritoriesareavailable
atwww.playbytherules.net.au.
Wewilltreatanyallegationofchildabuseorneglectpromptly,seriouslyandwithahighdegreeof
sensitivity.AllpeopleworkingwithBasketballAustraliainapaidorunpaidcapacityhaveadutyto
reportanyconcernstotheappropriateauthorities,followingthestepsoutlinedbelow.
Step1:Receivetheallegation
Ifachildoryoungpersonraiseswithyouanallegationofchildabuseorneglectthatrelatestothemor
toanotherchild,itisimportantthatyoulisten,staycalmandbesupportive.
Do
Makesureyouareclearaboutwhatthechild
hastoldyou.
Reassurethechildthatwhathasoccurredisnot
hisorherfault.
Explainthatotherpeoplemayneedtobetold
inordertostopwhatishappening.
Promptlyandaccuratelyrecordthediscussion
inwriting.
Don’t
Donotchallengeorunderminethechild.
Donotseekdetailedinformation,askleading
questionsorofferanopinion.
Donotdiscussthedetailswithanypersonother
thanthosedetailedintheseprocedures.
Donotcontacttheallegedoffender.
Step2:Reporttheallegation
•
Immediatelyreportanyallegationofchildabuseorneglect,oranysituationinvolvingachildat
riskofharm,tothepoliceand/ortherelevantchildprotectionagency.Youmayneedtomakea
reporttoboth.
•
Contacttherelevantchildprotectionagencyorpoliceforadviceifthereisanydoubtabout
whethertheallegationshouldbereported.
•
Iftheallegationinvolvesapersontowhomthispolicyapplies,thenalsoreporttheallegationto
theCEOorComplaintsHandlerofBasketballAustraliasothatheorshecanmanagethesituation.
Step3:Protectthechildandmanagethesituation
•
TheCEOorComplaintsHandlerwillassesstheimmediateriskstothechildandtakeinterimsteps
toensurethechild’ssafetyandthesafetyofanyotherchildren.Thismayincluderedeployingthe
allegedoffendertoapositionwherethereisnounsupervisedcontactwithchildren,supervising
theallegedoffenderorremoving/suspendinghimorheruntilanyinvestigationshavebeen
concluded.Legaladviceshouldbesoughtbeforeanyinterimstepsaremadeifthepersonisan
employeeofBasketballAustraliaoranaffiliateassociation.
•
TheCEOorComplaintsHandlerwillconsiderwhatservicesmaybemostappropriatetosupport
thechildandhisorherparent/s.
•
TheCEOorComplaintsHandlerwillconsiderwhatsupportservicesmaybeappropriateforthe
allegedoffender.
•
TheCEOorComplaintsHandlerwillputinplacemeasurestoprotectthechildandthealleged
offenderfrompossiblevictimisationandgossip.
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Step4:Takeinternalaction
•
Atleastthreedifferentinvestigationscouldbeundertakentoexamineallegationsthataremade
againstapersontowhomthisBy-Lawapplies,including:
•
•
•
acriminalinvestigation(conductedbythepolice)
achildprotectioninvestigation(conductedbytherelevantchildprotectionagency)
adisciplinaryormisconductinquiry/investigation(conductedbyBasketballAustralia).
•
BasketballAustraliawillassesstheallegationsanddeterminewhatactionshouldbetakeninthe
circumstances.Dependingonthesituation,actionmayincludeconsideringwhetherthealleged
offendershouldreturntohisorherposition,bedismissed,bannedorsuspendedorfaceother
disciplinaryaction.
•
Ifdisciplinaryactionisundertaken,wewillfollowtheproceduressetoutinClause9ofour
MemberProtectionBy-Law.
•
Whererequired,wewillprovidetherelevantgovernmentagencywithareportofanydisciplinary
actionwetake.
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Contactdetailsforadviceortoreportanallegationofchildabuse:
AustralianCapitalTerritory
ACTPolice
OfficeforChildren,YouthandFamilyServices
Non-urgentpoliceassistance
www.dhcs.act.gov.au/ocyfs/services/care_and_protection
Ph:131444
Ph:1300556729
www.afp.gov.au
NewSouthWales
NewSouthWalesPolice
DepartmentofCommunityServices
Non-urgentpoliceassistance
www.community.nsw.gov.au
Ph:131444
Ph:132111
www.police.nsw.gov.au
NorthernTerritory
NorthernTerritoryPolice
DepartmentofChildrenandFamilies
Non-urgentpoliceassistance
www.childrenandfamilies.nt.gov.au
Ph:131444
Ph:1800700250
www.pfes.nt.gov.au
Queensland
QueenslandPolice
DepartmentofCommunities
Non-urgentpoliceassistance
www.communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety
Ph:131444
Ph:1800811810
www.police.qld.gov.au
SouthAustralia
SouthAustraliaPolice
DepartmentforCommunitiesandSocialInclusion
Non-urgentpoliceassistance
www.dcsi.sa.gov.au
Ph:131444
Ph:131478
www.sapolice.sa.gov.au
Tasmania
TasmaniaPolice
DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices
Non-urgentpoliceassistance
www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/children
Ph:131444
Ph:1300737639
www.police.tas.gov.au
Victoria
VictoriaPolice
DepartmentofHumanServices
Non-urgentpoliceassistance
www.dhs.vic.gov.au
Ph:(03)92476666
Ph:131278
www.police.vic.gov.au
WesternAustralia
WesternAustraliaPolice
DepartmentforChildProtection
Non-urgentpoliceassistance
www.dcp.wa.gov.au
Ph:131444
Ph:(08)92222555or1800622258
www.police.wa.gov.au
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PARTE:REPORTINGDOCUMENTS
BasketballAustraliawillensurethatallthecomplaintswereceive,bothformalandinformal,are
properlydocumented.Thisincludesrecordinghowthecomplaintwasresolvedandtheoutcomeofthe
complaint.Thisinformation,andanyadditionalrecordsandnotes,willbetreatedconfidentiallyand
storedinasecureplace.
BasketballAustraliawilltreatanyallegationofchildabuseorneglectpromptly,seriouslyandwitha
highdegreeofsensitivity.
BasketballAustraliawillensurethateveryonewhoworkswithourorganisationinapaidorunpaid
capacityunderstandshowtoappropriatelyreceiveandrecordallegationsofchildabuseandneglect
andhowtoreportthoseallegationstotherelevantauthoritiesintheirstateorterritory.
ATTACHMENTS
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AttachmentE1:
AttachmentE2:
AttachmentE3:
Confidentialrecordofinformalcomplaint
Confidentialrecordofformalcomplaint
Confidentialrecordofchildabuseallegation
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AttachmentE1:CONFIDENTIALRECORDOFINFORMALCOMPLAINT
Nameofpersonreceiving
complaint
Complainant’sName
Date://
Over18 Under18
Administrator(volunteer) Parent
Role/status
Athlete/player Spectator
Coach/AssistantCoach SupportPersonnel
Employee(paid) Other
Official……………………………………………………………
When/wheredidthe
incidenttakeplace?
Whatarethefactsrelating
totheincident,asstated
bycomplainant?
Whatisthenatureofthe
complaint?
(category/basis/grounds)
Harassmentor Discrimination
Sexual/sexist Selectiondispute Coachingmethods
Sexuality Personalityclash Verbalabuse
Race Bullying Physicalabuse
Tickmorethanoneboxif
necessary
Religion Disability Victimisation
Pregnancy ChildAbuse Unfairdecision
Other…………………………………………………………………
Whatotherinformation
hasthecomplainant
provided?
Whatisthecomplainant
goingtodonow?
Thisrecordandanynotesmustbekeptinaconfidentialandsafeplace.Iftheissuebecomesaformal
complaint,thisrecordistobegiventotheCEOorComplaintsHandler.
Whatdoesthe
complainantwantto
happentoresolvethe
issue?
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AttachmentE2:CONFIDENTIALRECORDOFFORMALCOMPLAINT
Complainant’sName
DateFormalComplaint
Over18 Under18
Complainant’scontact
details
Received://
Phone:
Email:
Administrator(volunteer) Parent
Complainant’s
role/position
Athlete/player Spectator
Coach/AssistantCoach SupportPersonnel
Employee(paid) Other
Official…………………………………………………………
Nameofperson
complainedabout
(respondent)
Over18 Under18
Administrator(volunteer) Parent
Athlete/player Spectator
Respondent’srole/position
Coach/AssistantCoach SupportPersonnel
Employee(paid) Other
Official………………………………………………………….
Location/eventofalleged
incident
Descriptionofalleged
incident
Harassmentor Discrimination
Natureofcomplaint
(category/basis/grounds)
Sexual/sexist Selectiondispute Coachingmethods
Sexuality Personalityclash Verbalabuse
Tickmorethanoneboxif
necessary
Race Bullying Physicalabuse
Religion Disability Victimisation
Pregnancy ChildAbuse Unfairdecision
Other…………………………………………………………………
Methods(ifany)of
attemptedinformal
resolution
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Formalresolution
proceduresfollowed
(outline)
Ifinvestigated:
Finding
IfheardbyTribunal:
Decision
Actionrecommended
Ifmediated:
Dateofmediation:
Both/allpartiespresent
Agreement
Anyotheractiontaken
Ifdecisionwasappealed
Decision
Actionrecommended
Resolution
Lessthan3monthstoresolve
Between3–8monthstoresolve
Morethan8monthstoresolve
Completedby
Name:
Position:
Signature:Date//
Signedby:
Complainant:
Respondent:
Thisrecordandanynotesmustbekeptinaconfidentialandsafeplace.Ifthecomplaintisofaseriousnature,
orifitistakentoand/ordealtwithatthenationallevel,theoriginalrecordmustbeprovidedtoBasketball
Australiaandacopykeptwiththeorganisationwherethecomplaintwasfirstmade.
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AttachmentE3:CONFIDENTIALRECORDOFCHILDABUSEALLEGATION
Beforecompletingthisform,pleaseensurethatthestepsoutlinedinAttachmentD4havebeen
followedandadvicehasbeensoughtfromthepoliceand/ortherelevantchildprotectionagency.
Complainant’sname
(ifotherthanthechild)
Dateformalcomplaint
received:
//
Role/statusinsport
Child’sname
Child’saddress
Person’sreasonfor
suspectingabuse
Age:
(e.g.observation,injury,
disclosure)
Nameofperson
complainedabout
Administrator(volunteer) Parent
Role/statusinsport
Athlete/player Spectator
Coach/AssistantCoach SupportPersonnel
Employee(paid) Other
Official
Witnesses
Name(1):
(ifmorethanthree
witnesses,attachdetailsto
thisform)
Contactdetails:
Name(2):
Contactdetails:
Name(3):
Contactdetails:
Interimactiontaken
(ifany)
Policecontacted
Who:
When:
Adviceprovided:
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Childprotectionagency
contacted
Who:
When:
Adviceprovided:
CEOcontacted
Who:
When:
Policeinvestigation
(ifany)
Finding:
Childprotectionagency
investigation(ifany)
Finding:
Internalinvestigation
(ifany)
Finding:
Actiontaken
Completedby
Name:
Position:
Signature://
Signedby
Complainant(ifnotachild)
Thisrecordandanynotesmustbekeptinaconfidentialandsafeplace.Ifrequired,theyshouldbeprovidedto
thepoliceand/ortherelevantchildprotectionagency.
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