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Hazzard time: Consultancy over Racing Act review to cost $268,840
Brad Hazzard’s work in heading up a review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act is set to cost the NSW taxpayer more than $250,000.
Dry argument - racing in spotlight over drinking, gambling obligations
Alcohol and gambling regulators in Victoria and NSW will be out in force during major race meetings over the spring to ensure race clubs are compliant with liquor and wagering laws.
Asian-based illegal racing site snares 17,000 bettors and more than $180 million
More than 17,000 customers have been caught up in a multi-national scam betting site which featured stolen racing vision and garnered $183 million in illegal bets.
VRC selects breeder and businessman Peter Murray to join board
Peter Murray, the current president of Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria and founder of Australian menswear label Blazer, has joined the Victoria Racing Club board.
Racing NSW extends show-cause deadline for embattled Australian Turf Club
Racing NSW has agreed to an Australian Turf Club request for an extension in response to a show-cause notice from the regulator.
Racing Queensland weathers turnover troubles to post a $34.4 million profit
As Queensland racing awaits a major strategic reset from the anticipated state government review into racing, the state’s racing regulator has recorded a $34.4 million profit for the 2024/25 financial year.
Discussion paper released as part of Thoroughbred Racing Act review process
The NSW government is seeking public submissions on issues such as governance structures, transparency and accountability requirements that sit within the framework of the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996.