RugbyWA's Judicial Committee is an independent panel convened under World Rugby Regulation 17 and Rugby Australia's Disciplinary Rules. Its role is to adjudicate complaints under the Code of Conduct, and conduct disciplinary proceedings for Foul Play.

Rugby Australia's Code of Conduct provides a set of standards for everyone involved in Rugby to ensure it is played in a safe, fair and inclusive environment. It outlines the procedures for reporting, complaint handling and investigations of alleged breaches. The code applies to all participants involved in the game including:

• Boards, committees, sub-committees;
• Employees and volunteers;
• Managers, physiotherapists, sports trainers and other support personnel;
• Coaches and assistant coaches;
• Players;
• Referees and other match officials;
• Members, including life members;
• Member unions.

Rugby Australia's Disciplinary Rules to ensure uniformity in the way disciplinary procedures are administered in the game across Australia.

The Code of Conduct sets out the behaviours that are expected of all those involved in rugby, including players, coaches, administrators, employees, contractors, directors, volunteers, parents and spectators in order to ensure that a fair, safe and inclusive environment is provided for all.

The Code also sets out a harmonised approach to the handling and resolution of complaints, including the administration of a disciplinary process and the implementation of sanctions for breaches of the Code at all levels of the community and semi-professional game in Australia.

To view RugbyAU's Code of Conduct, click the below link.

Rugby Australia's Code of Conduct outlines the procedure for handling the breach of the Code within the Code of Conduct. The Sanctions Guideline has been created to assist all involved in the sanctioning process of elements to be considered in handling the Breach.

To view Rugby Australia's Sanctions Guideline, click the link below.

Rugby Australia, in consultation with Member Unions, has developed the Rugby Australia Disciplinary Rules to maintain and promote fair play, protect the safety and welfare of Players, ensure that acts of Foul Play are dealt with expeditiously and appropriately by independent means within the Game, and that the image and reputation of the Game is not adversely affected.

The Rules have been designed to achieve a universal and consistent approach to disciplinary proceedings for Foul Play, Citing, Disciplinary Procedures, Sanctions and Appeals. They outline the “Core Principles” underpinning the disciplinary process and general procedures for disciplinary matters, including universal sanctions (set by World Rugby) for all levels of the game.

Rugby Australia’s disciplinary regime reflects World Rugby Regulation 17. It exists to sanction players whose Foul Play or Misconduct is other than purely accidental, and one of its most important principles is to prevent the risk of injury to other players in a dynamic and physical sport. Players have an obligation to ensure that they do not cause injury to opponents, so there is a presumption that any conduct which is prohibited by World Rugby Law 9 (Foul Play) merits a sanction.

To view the Disciplinary Rules, click the link below.

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