The Laws of Australian Football are reviewed updated annually by the Australian Football League. All Affiliated Leagues agree to be bound by these rules subject to any local conditions variation as set out in the By-Laws of Affiliated leagues.
South Australian variations are covered in the summary document.
A one page summary of the Spirit of the Laws is also provided, which is how umpires are asked to administer and interpret the rules.
1. Spirit of the Laws of Australian Football 2013
2. SANFL Affiliated Leagues - Laws Variations 2019
2. Laws of the Game of Australian Football 2019