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 aims to deter conduct that could damage or undermine public confidence in the sport or its Participants. It also establishes a unified framework for the timely, fair and consistent management and resolution of complaints across all levels of the Game in Australia, including the administration of a disciplinary process and the imposition of sanctions for Prohibited Conduct.

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

All those involved in rugby agree by virtue of their membership, employment or participation in rugby to be bound by all World Rugby Regulations, Bye-Laws and Laws of the Game etc., and to all RugbyAU's codes, policies and guidance, including that they shall have any sanctions imposed on them under the Code recognised and applied at all levels of the game.

All Relevant Persons are under an obligation to:

• Ensure their Understanding: familiarise themselves with, and ensure their understanding of, the contents and requirements of the Code;
• Respect the Code: respect the Code, its spirit and those who are responsible for administering it;
• Comply: comply with all relevant provisions of the Code and any disciplinary sanctions imposed under it to the best of their abilities;
• Be Accountable: be accountable and take responsibility for their behaviour;
• Support the Code: report alleged Prohibited Conduct and cooperate fully with any requests for information and/or investigations commenced under the Code.

The Code sets out the expected standards of behaviour in order to safeguard the health and safety of all those involved in rugby and prohibit any conduct that is illegal, offensive, threatening, discriminatory, bullying, harassment, vilification, sexist, racist and/or homophobic/transphobic. This covers verbal and physical abuse, bullying and harrassment, vilification and discrimination, sexual misconduct, prohibited behaviour including disorderly conduct and possession of illegal substances, respect for referees and other officials and criminal conduct. All those involved in the Game to act in accordance with Rugby Australia's core values of Passion, Integrity, Discipline, Respect and Teamwork.