The purpose of the Sports Tribunal Act is to keep the Tribunal as an independent body. You can think of the Tribunal like a group that makes decisions on certain sports matters. The Tribunal is in charge of implementing the World Anti-Doping Code in New Zealand. This means they help make sure sports in New Zealand follow the rules to prevent doping. The Tribunal also hears, considers, and decides on other sports-related matters that involve integrity, which means being honest and fair.