Corruption and doping in Australian sport will be targeted by a powerful new agency designed to clamp down on integrity issues.
Sport Integrity Australia will be established after federal parliament passed legislation on Monday night with bipartisan backing.
The agency will bring together the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority, the National Integrity of Sport Unit and integrity functions of Sport Australia.
Sport Minister Richard Colbeck said it was essential for a cohesive and well-resourced national body to combat integrity concerns.
"Australians love their sport and we expect our sport to be clean," he told the Senate on Monday.
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