INTEGRITY
National Basketball League (NBL)
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NBL Guiding Principles
Integrity is a core aspect of the NBL’s operations and governance framework. Upholding integrity on and off court is central to basketball and to promoting fairness, honesty, and respect for the game. This applies at all levels across players, coaches, officials, and fans alike, with the potential to enrich the basketball experience for everyone involved.
At the NBL, integrity plays a key role through governing rules and regulations, promoting sportsmanship on and off the court, and embracing inclusivity and equality.
The National Integrity Framework (NIF) is integral to the NBL’s commitment to integrity in partnership with Basketball Australia. The NIF encompasses a suite of policies, educational materials and resources dealing with integrity issues such as gambling and match fixing, anti-doping, child safeguarding and all forms of corruption. These policies can be found at Basketball Australia (BA).
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NBL Review Process
The NBL Tribunal process addresses conduct issues across Regular Season and Finals Series. Reports of misconduct trigger a review by the Game Review Panel, which promptly notifies the player and their club of any Charged Offence. During the Regular Season, the Single Member Tribunal (SMT) meets within three days, or the player can opt for an Early Plea Penalty. In contrast, during the Finals Series, cases proceed directly to the Full Member Tribunal (FMT) within two days. Both tribunals have the authority to impose penalties, with a provision for appeals within a defined timeframe. This structured process ensures reviews are conducted promptly and decisions are made fairly across all stages of competition.
Game Review Panel Members
Sean Gottliebsen
Professor Anthony Leicht
Mick Cedar
Tribunal Panel Members (on rotation)
Nicholas Bender SC
Ben Rutherford
Ben Ihle KC
Jon Erbacher
Byron Koster
Anais d’Arville
Matt Smith
Cameron Tovey
Braham Dabscheck
Ash Bidhendi