All Vic racing codes to be overseen by a single integrity body

FOR the first time in history, the three racing codes in Victoria will be overseen by a single independent body to manage the of the within the state.

To be named the Victorian Until, the body will be established over the next to years following the decision to adopt one of the key recommendations from a report which was handed down by the state government on Thursday.

have the three codes been joined together as one unit in the history of Victorian racing, with the move set to follow on from a similar concept which has recently been established in Queensland.

The report was prepared by former British executive Paul Bittar who was approached more than 12 months ago by the Andrews government to prepare a report on the integrity structures of greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing and their workings.

The report also recommended a restructure of the current Racing Appeals and Disciplinary system, with the ability to appeal a decision of the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board () to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal set to be scrapped, with the establishment of a single cross code RADB.

Greyhound (GRV) chairman said the controlling body will be working with the other codes to ensure a positive future for greyhound racing.

“On behalf of the Board I have received a copy of the Bittar Review which is understood to be positive in its comments about the direction GRV is now heading,” Carolan said.

“The Board will examine the Review in full and looks forward to working with all racing codes to implement any further positive changes to enhance and strengthen the sport of greyhound racing in Victoria.”

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John Tracey
John Tracey
7 years ago

Victorian report

Tony Davis 333
Tony Davis 333
7 years ago

How can they possibly remove the option of going to VCAT ?
How does one combat a kangaroo court or a biased panel member ?

Tony Davis 333
Tony Davis 333
7 years ago

No all good – you can still appeal to the trial division of the Supreme Court.
Would this not make it more expensive to appeal ?? Is that the reason in doing so ?

Tony Davis 333
Tony Davis 333
7 years ago

How can they possibly remove the option of going to VCAT ?

How does one combat a kangaroo court or a biased panel member ?

Tony Davis 333
Tony Davis 333
7 years ago

No all good – you can still appeal to the trial division of the Supreme Court.

Would this not make it more expensive to appeal ?? Is that the reason in doing so ?