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MINISTER FOR SPORT

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 929

Sports Drug Tests

Mr Cornwell asked the Minister for Sport -

What is the estimated cost of testing local sportsmen and women for use of illegal substances?

Mr Berry - the. answer to the Members question is as follows:

The Australian Sports Drug Agency does not test sportspersons for use of illegal substances. It tests for use of substances and methods which have beer listed by the ,International Olympic Committee as having performance enhancing effects which are unacceptable in sport.

The cost of conducting these tests is clearly identified in the Explanatory Memorandum to the Sports (Drug Testing) Bill 1993. It is anticipated that it will cost an average of $300 for each athlete tested by the Australian Sports Drug Agency. It is expected that there will be 50 tests a year.

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