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Expressions of interest sought for Racing NSW board members
Racing NSW is the body responsible for the control and regulation of the thoroughbred racing industry in NSW.
Legislation recently passed through the Parliament has changed the appointment and membership of the Board of Racing NSW. These changes broaden the skills base of the Board and strengthen the selection process and eligibility requirements for appointees.
Expressions of interest (EOI) are currently being invited from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a member of Racing NSW under the new arrangements.
For further information contact the Coordinating Officer, Mr Greg Semmler by email at greg.semmler@communities.nsw.gov.au.
Closing date for expressions of interest is Monday 7 November 2011.
Regulation of the Greyhound and Harness Racing Industries
The former Greyhound and Harness Racing Regulatory Authority (GHRRA) has been disbanded and all its functions transferred to Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) and Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) on and from 1 July 2009.
Both of these organisations now have full control (commercial and regulatory) of their respective industries.
Contact DetailsGreyhound Racing NSW Postal address Phone: 02 8767 0500 |
Contact DetailsHarness Racing NSW Postal address Phone: 02 9722 6600 |
Correct Weight? A review of wagering and the future sustainability of the NSW racing industry
The Minister for Gaming and Racing (at that time the Hon. Graham West) requested that an independent review of wagering in NSW should consider reforms to the NSW wagering industry which would arrest further decline in state wagering activity and provide a framework for the future growth and sustainability of NSW racing. Read the Review of wagering report.
For more details, please read the accompanying media release. To view the Review submissions, read more.
For further information, please contact Maria Walters at maria.walters@communities.nsw.gov.au or contact on 02 9995 0456.
Race Field Publication Laws
Regulations for the publication of New South Wales race fields commenced on 1 July 2008.
Since that date, approval must be obtained from the relevant controlling body of racing to publish New South Wales race fields in connection with wagering and certain other purposes.
The controlling bodies of racing in this State are:
A fee will be payable to the controlling body for the approval.
Certain publications, such as publications for not-for-profit social purposes (eg office sweeps or fundraising Calcuttas) and publication by certain racing organisations and media bodies are authorised under the new arrangements.
The offence provisions under the new laws commenced on 1 September 2008.
Further information
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News Release (38 kb)– dated 25 June 2008 issued by the Minister - Racing Administration Amendment (Publication of Race Fields) Regulation 2008
- Racing NSW
- Harness Racing NSW
- Greyhound Racing NSW
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