The Queensland government has appointed a new director to the Racing Queensland (RQ) board.
Prominent greyhound figure Gary Heath will replace long-serving director Dale Cartwright.
Heath is a successful greyhound trainer and the longstanding president of the Townsville Greyhound Racing Club.
He has been a driving force behind the growth of greyhound racing in North Queensland, overseeing the introduction of a second weekly race meeting in Townsville while bolstering local participation and increasing community engagement.
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander says Heath has joined the Racing Queensland Board at a pivotal moment.
The Crisafulli government is in the process of a landmark review into all aspects of the Queensland racing industry.
“The review aims to ensure the long-term viability and success of the racing industry, deliver fit for purpose infrastructure, and ensure animal welfare and integrity are of the highest priorities,” Mander said.
