Play by the Rules is a program designed to help Australian club sport deal with issues of unlawful and inappropriate behaviours. These issues include child protection, inappropriate touching of athletes, abuse of referees, abusive coaches and parents, racism and dealing with complaints.

Play by the Rules is a unique partnership between the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Human Rights Commission, all state and territory sport and recreation and anti-discrimination agencies and the Queensland Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian.

The Queensland Government supports the 'Play by the Rules' initiative, including the Play by the Rules website, which provides valuable information and advice for local sporting clubs.
'Play by the Rules' is complemented by the Positive or it’s Pointless Campaign, which helps local sporting clubs promote sportsmanship and good behaviour.

The 'Play by the Rules' website can be found at www.playbytherules.net.au.