The following from the ARU: Charges against Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper have been withdrawn today in Southport Magistrates Court.

This follows completion of a mediation process conducted through the Department of Justice and Attorney General.

Details of any mediation agreement reached by parties involved in the process remains confidential.

With proceedings against Cooper now removed from the courts, Australian Rugby Union has conducted an internal review.

It has taken into account negative publicity for the game and a failure by Cooper late last month to inform ARU of a further court appearance related to a traffic infringement.

Cooper has been fined $7500 and will remain involved in support and monitoring programs instituted at the start of the year.

“We’re pleased Quade has had this issue resolved and can now look to move forward,” said ARU High Performance Unit General Manager David Nucifora.

Cooper said: “I want to thank everyone who’s helped me during what has been a challenging time, particularly family and close friends. “I’m glad I can now just concentrate on playing well for Australia.”