2027 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) conducts major review processes periodically, typically resulting in a new version of the Code and IS every 6 years.

The 2027 Code and IS were approved on 5 December 2025 by the WADA Foundation Board and Executive Committee (respectively).

The 2027 Code and IS includes reforms that give greater recognition to human rights, system fairness, protection of minors, sanctioning flexibility, cooperation, case resolution and independence.

On 10 April 2026, WADA announced the release of new tools and resources under the 2027 Code Implementation Support Program to help signatories prepare for the implementation.

Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) works with WADA to develop a policy that meets the requirements of the Code, as well as Australian anti-doping legislation – this is known as the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy (ANADP).

It applies to all Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised sports that are required to adopt an anti-doping policy approved by the SIA Chief Executive Officer.

SIA’s implementation program covers legal framework updates and operational implementation across legislation, rules/policy, education, testing, results management, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), privacy, intelligence and stakeholder engagement.

Legislative update

On 17 September 2026, the Australian Government introduced the:
Sport Legislation Amendment (World Anti-Doping Code Implementation) Bill 2026 into Parliament.

The Bill proposes amendments necessary to implement the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and International Standards in Australia and maintain alignment with Australia's international anti-doping obligations.

Further information is available through the:

• Bill [PDF]
• Explanatory Memorandum [PDF]
• Second Reading Speech [PDF] and the:
• Minister's Media Statement
   

Key 2027 Code and IS dates