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This morning, the Australian Rugby League<\/a> Commission announced changes to their off-field disciplinary action rules, appointing Geoffrey Bellew AM SC as the inaugural Independent Decision Maker (IDM) for the NRL<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The NRL<\/a> has outlined the meaning of this change and how it will be implemented.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe IDM will make determinations on all off-field matters, with the exception of matters relation to the NRL’s Anti-Doping Rules, Drug Testing Policy and Anti-Vilification Code as those rules each contain their own established disciplinary processes. The Judiciary Code (on-field matters) remains governed by its established disciplinary process.<\/p>\n \u201cThe No-Fault Stand Down, as well as decisions to register a Player or other person under the NRL<\/a> Rules, remains within the remit of the NRL<\/a> CEO.\u201d<\/p>\n The NRL<\/a> has stated that the new approach marks a \u201csignificant step in strengthening the games integrity framework.\u201d<\/p>\n The key elements of the IDM process are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n The NRL<\/a> Integrity Unit will continue to investigate all matters within its current jurisdiction. Mr Bellow is the current Chairperson of the NRL<\/a> judiciary and former Justice of the Supreme Court; his new role will indicate that he will make the final determination on IDM matters.<\/p>\n The IDM will come into effect from 26 February 2026, the NRL<\/a> stating the decision was approved after consultation with Clubs and the Rugby League<\/a> Players Association (RLPA).\u00a0<\/p>\n Get set for the footy with the FREE Zero Tackle 2026 NRL Season Guide!<\/a> Packed with 130+ pages of player profiles, team previews, insights and analysis, the 2026 NRL Season Guide<\/a> is built for fans who want the full picture. Download your free Season Guide HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAll individuals and Clubs subject to a breach notice or show cause notice retain the right to respond to that notice before a determination is issued and retain the right to appeal any determination to the NRL<\/a> Appeals Committee (provided leave to appeal is granted).
\nThe NRL<\/a> CEO has the right to make submissions to the IDM on a matter before the IDM. Further, the NRL<\/a> CEO will have a right to appeal a decision of the IDM.<\/p>\n
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