The Member Protection Information Officer is not referred to in the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy because the Policy only takes effect upon receipt of a formal report, and the Member Protection Information Officer is not responsible for managing complaints.
The Member Protection Information Officer will have no official role in the management of a report and the processes associated with it, as these responsibilities will now be undertaken by Sport Integrity Australia.
It is important to note that, while the role of the Member Protection Information Officer has not been included in the Policy, this does not diminish the significance of the role within a sporting organisation which promotes a safe, welcoming, and inclusive sporting environment and which supports people who have experienced poor behaviour. Play by the Rules, in conjunction with State and Territory Departments of Sport & Recreation, are responsible for Member Protection Information Officer education and training and will be looking at how Member Protection Information Officers can work with the new Complaints, Disputes and Disciplinary Policy.