Who can make a complaint, and can it be anonymous?

A complaint must be submitted by the person directly affected by the alleged Prohibited Conduct (or their authorised representative), or by the parent or carer of a vulnerable person who is directly affected. A complaint cannot be anonymous.

The conduct must also meet the definition of Prohibited Conduct under a National Integrity Framework policy (or one of the sport's relevant policies), must have occurred after the sport's commencement of the Framework or relevant policy, and the person accused must have been bound by the sport's policies at the time.

Reports are different. Anyone can make a report, even if they are not directly affected, and reports can be made anonymously. Sport Integrity Australia says reports are more likely to be used to inform integrity programs and/or be managed through informal resolution options. Concerns that occurred before the Framework was adopted can still be reported to the sport or SIA. No action can be taken under the policy, but the information can help prevent similar problems.

Under the 2026 update, a new "allegations" process means people do not need to decide whether it is a report or a complaint when first raising an issue.

Sources: https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/what-we-do/national-integrity-framework/complaints-disputes-and-discipline-policy-overview and https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/for-you/view-all-resources/complaints-process-step-step-nif