Tassie racing integrity reform finally put before parliament

Long-awaited reform of Tasmania’s racing integrity structure has been introduced to the Tasmanian parliament, nearly two years after the Monteith Report recommended the changes.

*Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's Liberal government racing integrity reforms are expected to receive the support of the state Labor party. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)*

Racing Minister Jane Howlett put forward the Racing Regulation and Integrity Bill 2024 this week. The bill will make several key changes, including abolishing the crisis-hit Office Of Racing Integrity and restoring faith in the three codes of racing.

While the Monteith Report suggested the changes in its findings from June 2022, a succession of racing ministers have failed to put the change on the parliamentary agenda.

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