The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority is a government department tasked to protect Australia’s sporting integrity through the elimination of doping. The authority is part of the Department of Health’s portfolio and was established on 13 March 2006 under the Australian Sports Anti‑Doping Authority Act 2006.The ASADA drug tests Australian athletes who compete at state and national levels. The ASADA can also test international athletes if they are competing in events held in Australia.