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National Integrity Framework

National Integrity Framework

What is National Integrity Framework (NIF)?

The NIF is a set of policies designed to protect the integrity of sport and ensure a safe, fair, and inclusive environment for all participants. It includes:

  • Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
  • Competition Manipulation and Sports Wagering Policy
  • Member Protection Policy
  • Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy
  • Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

These policies define Prohibited Conduct – unacceptable behaviours such as bullying, harassment, or doping. Breaches may result in sanctions, ranging from mandatory education to suspension or bans.

What does this mean for you?

As a member of the NRAA and QRA, you are required to:

  • Comply with all NIF policies
  • Report any breaches to your club or Sport Integrity Australia
  • Complete mandatory training by 31 July 2025

 

Who has to complete training?

Under the current NIF the following persons within our sport are required (compulsory) to undertake training.

  • Range Officers
  • QRA Board Members and Staff
  • State and National Athletes

It is recommended that Club Officials, including Presidents, Captains, Executive Members or Committee Members should also undertake the necessary training to make themselves familiar with not only the training but also the various requirements/elements within the NIF.

All training courses being offered are free of charge. 

The following tables outline recommended training for specific Members

Clubs

CLUBS

Coaches and Officials (Range Officers)

COACHES & OFFICIALS

Training Requirements

Under current requirements those needed to undertake training will need to register and login to the Sports Integrity portal, select the appropriate training course and undertake the training package.

On completion, the completed training course can be downloaded via the portal and sent to QRA for registration against your Membership or credentials, such as Range Officer. 

As outlined from the tables above, the only compulsory training needed to be completed by 31 July is for Range Officers for the NIF course. 

What to do next?

If you are a Range Officer or an interested Member wanting to complete the NIF or any of the recommended courses. Click on the link below.

https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/login/index.php

This will take you to the Sports Integrity Website and from there you can Register and Login. 

Should you be having difficulties with registering or logging in you can contact the office for assistance or reach out to your Club Executive for assistance. 

Note – QRA is working with NRAA to gain access to an alternative training option for those who are unable to successfully complete the online training as outlined. At this point in time it is unknown how this will be administered and when. It is the preferred by the QRA that those Members needing the training undertake it via the SIA website. 

After Completion

As outlined, once completed please download your certificate and send into the QRA office so that we can register your training against your credentials. QRA will advise NRAA of the completion of the training against your Range Officer credentials. 

Experiencing Difficulties

Should you experience any difficulties please contact the QRA office to outline your issues. We will do all we can to assist and provide the necessary support to ensure you are able to successfully complete the necessary training package. 

Similarly, Zone Representatives are also aware of the requirements needed for the completion of this training package and could be another resource to assist you in you are having troubles. 

Final Note

These policies and training packages have been designed to ensure that all levels of sport in Australia have a consistent means of managing behaviours that aren’t welcome in sport. QRA will be working with clubs in the near future to assist them in implementation of the policies. 

Members are encouraged to understand the NIF. Understanding at grass roots will ensure our sport remains enjoyable, safe and free from any behaviours that are detrimental to individuals within our sport. 

It is vitally important that Members not able to complete this training reach out to their clubs, Zone Reps or the QRA for assistance. 

Thank you for your time and effort in completing this training.

Andrew McKillop
QRA Chair

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy

Participation in sport should be safe for all. The Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy is designed to protect children and young people in sport by putting in place rules and processes to ensure sporting environments are inclusive, positive and safe for all children and young people, all the time.

This policy highlights the important legal and governance responsibilities in relation to child safety.

Policy

Member Protection Policy

The Member Protection Policy is designed to protect the welfare, wellbeing and health of everyone involved in sport. It provides clear definitions of abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, victimisation and vilification in sport, along with information on how to report these behaviours.

This Policy seeks to ensure that everyone involved in target rifle shooting is aware of their rights and responsibilities. The Policy sets out the standards of behaviour expected and the behaviours that are not acceptable.

Policy

Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy

The improper use of drugs and medicine in sport, including the use of supplements and the provision by unqualified and unauthorised people are a risk to the health of athletes and the integrity of sport.

The Improper Use of Drugs and Medicines Policy is designed to protect athletes from harm caused by the improper use of medicines, supplements and illegal drugs.

Policy

Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy

Manipulating sports competitions, commonly known as ‘match-fixing’ is when someone alters a sporting competition to remove the unpredictable nature of the competition to obtain an undue advantage, or benefit.

Policy

Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy (CDDP)

The Complaints, Disputes and Disciplines Policy (CDDP) sets out the process for resolving complaints arising from a breach of an eligible policy.

Complaints relating to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People and Discrimination of adults on the basis of a Protected Characteristic (race or nationality, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, and religion) can be reported to and investigated by Sport Integrity Australia independently.

Complaints relating to all other Member Protection matters, Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling matters and Improper Use of Drugs and Medicines matters should be reported to and will be investigated by the NRAA’s Complaints Manager and Integrity Manager.

Complaints Manager:   Toni Hulme     eo@nraa.com.au

Integrity Manager:        Matt Rowe       reporting@nraa.com.au

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The Queensland Rifle Association fosters target rifle shooting and firearms training through our clubs.   Different classes of rifle shooting are conducted by our Clubs under the Standard Shooting Rules (SSRs) of the National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA).

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