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Laws of the Game

There are three law changes for 2011, and two changes in interpretation

Illicit drugs policy

AFL players face a stronger regime of in and out of competition and holiday testing for illicit drugs than any other sportsmen around the world

Anti-Doping Code

Australian Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) will conduct almost 1000 tests across 2010 for performance-enhancing drugs

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Read the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Respect & Responsibility Policy

The Respect & Responsibility Policy aims to create a safe and inclusive environment for women at all levels of Australian football.

AFL Member Protection Policy

This policy re-enforces the values the AFL places upon creating the best environment for all people connected with Australian Football.

AFL Next Generation Match Policy

In 2008, the Australian Football League in collaboration with State football bodies and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) developed this policy

Australian Football - National Risk Protection Program

The Programme, arranged by JLT Sport, has been up and running since January 2004. This was a joint initiative of The AFL and its State Bodies and it has seen a

Coaches Code of Conduct

The AFL Coaches’ Code of Conduct is an outline ofacceptable behaviours

Heat Policy

The following guidelines outline the basic elements of the AFL’s strategies for heat stress in match conditions and at training.

Interstate Player Transfer Regulations

Read the Interstate Player Transfer Regulations

Lightning Policy (Match Day)

When lightning is considered to be a possible or actual threat to an AFL match there are procedures that are applicable

New Interchange Law and Procedures

Read about the new interchange law and procedures

Racial and Religious Vilification

The AFL introduced Rule 30, covering Racial and Religious Vilification in 1995 after then-Essendon player Michael Long spoke out against racism on-field

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