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Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 No 37
Current version for 7 May 2013 to date (accessed 25 May 2013 at 15:23).
Formerly known as:Thoroughbred Racing Board Act
1996AJC Principal Club Act 1996
Part 2 Racing NSW
4 Establishment of Racing NSW
5 Racing NSW independent of Government
7 Selection Panel
11 Duty of members to act in interests of public and
11A Code of conduct
12 Personal liability
13 Functions of Racing NSW
14 Powers of Racing NSW
14AA Registration and licensing functions of Racing
NSW—general
14A Licensing of bookmakers
14B Consultation and planning
15 Vacation of office
16 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of Racing
17 Member vacancies to be filled
18 The Chief Executive and other staff
18A Arrangements for use of staff and facilities of HRNSW or
20 Transaction of business outside meetings or by
21 Disclosure of pecuniary interests by members
23 Integrity Assurance Committee
23A Inquiries and investigations by Integrity Assurance
Committee in relation to complaint
23B Action after investigation of complaint
24 Delegation of functions
26 Authentication of documents
27 Recovery of money
Part 2A Special functions of Racing NSW
Division 1 Conditions, minimum standards and
29A Power to set minimum standards for conduct of races and
29B Race clubs to provide information and
29C Sanctions for non-compliance by race club with
conditions, minimum standards and directions
Division 2 Race broadcasting arrangements
29D Definitions
29E Racing NSW approval required for race broadcasting
29F Procedure for approvals
29G Mediation of disputes
Division 3 Totalizator distribution arrangements
29H Definition of “Intra-Code
29I Review of Intra-Code agreement
29J Amendment of Intra-Code agreement
Division 4 Appeal and review
29K Definition
29L Appeal or review on procedural grounds
29M Appeal or review by Racing Appeals Tribunal or
29N Procedure on appeal or review
Part 3 Racing Industry Consultation Group
30 Establishment of RICG
31 Membership
32 Eligibility for membership
33 Membership is honorary
34 Functions of RICG
35 Vacation of office
36 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of RICG
37 Member vacancies to be filled
39 Meetings with Racing NSW
40 Administrative support
Part 4 Appeal Panel
42 Right of appeal
43 Procedure on an appeal
44 Determination of appeal
45 Membership of Appeal Panel
46 Appointment of Principal Member
47 How Appeal Panel is constituted for particular
48 Remuneration of members
49 How Appeal Panel makes decisions
49A Local rules of racing may provide for appeals
An Act to make provision for the establishment, management and
functions of Racing New South Wales as the representative body to control
thoroughbred horse racing in the State; and for other
purposes.Part 1 Preliminary1 Name of ActThis Act is the Thoroughbred
Racing Act 1996.2 CommencementThis Act commences on a day or days to be appointed by
proclamation.3 Definitions(1) In this Act:Appeal
Panel means the Appeal Panel provided for by Part 4.appointed
member means a member of Racing NSW other than the Chief
Executive.Australian Rules of
Racing means the Australian Rules of Racing as adopted by the
Australian Conference of Principal Racing Clubs.Chief
Executive means the Chief Executive of Racing NSW from time to
time.eligible
industry body means a body determined to be an eligible industry
body for the time being under section 31 (2).exercise a
includes power, authority or duty.GRNSW means
Greyhound Racing New South Wales constituted under the Greyhound Racing Act
2009.horse
racing means the racing of galloping horses as referred to in the
Australian Rules of Racing.HRNSW means
Harness Racing New South Wales constituted under the Harness Racing Act
2009.IA
Committee means the Integrity Assurance Committee established under
this Act.race club
includes any body or other association of persons, whether incorporated or
unincorporated, that promotes, conducts or controls, or that is formed for
promoting, conducting or controlling, a horse racing meeting or
meetings.racing
association means an association of race clubs.Racing NSW
means Racing New South Wales.racing
official means a member of Racing NSW, the Chief Executive or a
steward appointed by Racing NSW or other member of staff of Racing
NSW.RICG means the
Racing Industry Consultation Group established by this Act.Rules of
Racing means the rules for the time being governing and relating to
horse racing under the control of Racing NSW (being an amalgamation of the
Australian Rules of Racing and the local rules of racing of Racing NSW,
together with the regulations made under those rules).Selection
Panel means the Selection Panel established under section
7.(2) Notes included in this Act are explanatory notes and do not form
part of this Act.Part 2 Racing NSW4 Establishment of Racing NSW(1) There is established by this Act a body corporate with the
corporate name of Racing New South Wales.(2) Racing New South Wales may, in the exercise of its functions, use
the name “Racing NSW”.5 Racing NSW independent of GovernmentRacing NSW does not represent the Crown and is not subject to
direction or control by or on behalf of the
Government.6 Membership(1) Racing NSW is to consist of the Chief Executive and 7 other
members appointed by the Minister from time to
time.(1A) The Minister is to appoint members as follows:(a) except as provided by paragraph (b)—each person appointed
must be selected from a recommended members list that is provided to the
Minister by the Selection Panel under section 7 in relation to the vacancy or
vacancies concerned,
(b) in the case of any casual vacancy (a vacancy in the office of an
appointed member occurring other than by reason of the completion of the
member’s term of office)—each person appointed must be selected
from a list of persons recommended for appointment to fill the vacancy or
vacancies concerned that is provided to the Minister by Racing
(1B) The number of persons listed in a list of persons recommended for
appointment to fill any casual vacancy or vacancies must be more than the
number of persons required to fill the vacancy or vacancies
concerned.Note. See section 7 (2) (c) for a comparable requirement in relation to
lists provided by the Selection Panel.(2) A person is not eligible to be an appointed member of Racing NSW
if the person:(a) is currently, or during the previous 12 months has been, an
employee of a race club, racing association or eligible industry body,
(b) is currently, or during the previous 12 months has been, a member
of the governing body of a race club, racing association or eligible industry
(c) holds a licence issued by Racing NSW or by a racing association,
(d) is registered by or with GRNSW under the Greyhound Racing Act 2009 or HRNSW
under the Harness Racing Act
(e) is currently, or during the previous 10 years has been, warned
off, disqualified or named on the Forfeits List under the Australian Rules of
(f) during the previous 10 years has been convicted in New South Wales
of an offence that is punishable by imprisonment for 12 months or more, or
convicted elsewhere than in New South Wales of an offence that, if committed
(g) is an undischarged bankrupt or is taking advantage of the laws in
(h) is a mentally incapacitated person.
(3) A person is not eligible to be appointed as a member of Racing NSW
if the person is a member of the Selection Panel at the time the Selection
Panel makes its recommendation for the appointment
concerned.(4) A person is not eligible to hold office as an appointed member of
Racing NSW for more than 8 years in total (whether or not involving
consecutive terms of office).(5) The Chief Executive does not have a vote at meetings of Racing
NSW.(6) While a person is an appointed member of Racing NSW, any
entitlement of the person to vote as a member of a race club or of an eligible
industry body is suspended.7 Selection Panel(1) The Minister is to establish a Selection Panel:(a) to prepare and provide to the Minister a list of persons
recommended for appointment as members of Racing NSW when any vacancies arise
(a recommended
members list), and
(b) to prepare and provide to the Minister a list of persons
recommended for appointment as the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson of Racing
NSW when any vacancies arise, and
(c) to recommend the terms of office for persons included in any such
(2) A list provided to the Minister under this section:(a) must list the persons recommended for appointment and recommend
terms of office for the persons listed, and
(b) may list persons as being recommended for appointment both as
members of Racing NSW and as the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson of Racing
NSW, and
(c) must list more persons than the number of persons required to fill
the vacancy or vacancies concerned.
(3) The Selection Panel must not include a person in a recommended
members list unless the Panel is satisfied that the person has experience in a
senior administrative role or experience at a senior level in one or more of
the fields of business, finance, law, marketing, technology, commerce,
regulatory administration or regulatory
enforcement.(4) Before including a person in a recommended members list, the
Selection Panel must conduct a probity check of the person (with the level of
scrutiny as determined by the Minister). The Minister is to appoint a Probity
Adviser to assist the Selection Panel to conduct probity
checks.(5) The Selection Panel is to choose between candidates for inclusion
in a list to be provided under this section on the basis of merit, with merit
to be determined on the basis of a candidate’s abilities,
qualifications, experience and personal qualities that are relevant to the
performance of the duties of membership of Racing NSW or the duties of the
Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson (as the case
requires).(6) The Selection Panel must not include a person in a recommended
members list if the Panel is satisfied that the person has a direct or
indirect pecuniary interest in any matter that gives rise (or is likely to
give rise) to a conflict of interest of a nature that is incompatible with
membership of Racing NSW.(7) The term of office for which the Minister may appoint a person
selected from a list provided under this section may (but need not) be the
term of office recommended by the Selection Panel.8 Term of office of members(1) An appointed member of Racing NSW is to be appointed to hold
office (subject to this Act) for a period of up to 4 years, unless the
appointment is to fill a casual vacancy.(2) An appointed member appointed to fill a casual vacancy (a vacancy
in the office of an appointed member occurring other than by reason of the
completion of the member’s term of office) is to be appointed for the
balance of the term of office of the member’s
predecessor.9 (Repealed)10 Remuneration(1) An appointed member of Racing NSW is entitled to be paid:(a) remuneration consisting of a base amount adjusted annually in
Index occurring after the determination or redetermination of the base amount
takes effect, and
(b) allowances to reimburse the member for expenses that he or she may
incur (for travel or accommodation, for example).
(1A) The Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Tribunal may, on the
application of Racing NSW, redetermine the base amount from time to time, with
effect from the date of the redetermination or such later date as the Tribunal
may specify.(2) In this section:base
amount means an amount determined for the purposes of this section
by the Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Tribunal (which determination,
subsection).Consumer
Statistician.11 Duty of members to act in interests of public and
industryIt is the duty of each appointed member of Racing NSW to act in
the public interest and in the interests of the horse racing industry as a
whole in New South Wales.11A Code of conduct(1) Racing NSW must, within 3 months after the commencement of this
section, adopt a code of conduct to be observed by members and staff of Racing
NSW.(2) The code of conduct must include a statement of the duty of
members of Racing NSW under sections 11 (Duty of members to act in interests
of public and industry) and 21 (Disclosure of pecuniary interests by members)
and the obligations of Racing NSW under section 21 in connection with
disclosures under that section.(3) Racing NSW must review its code of conduct at least every 3 years
and make such changes to it as it considers
appropriate.12 Personal liability(1) A matter or thing done or omitted to be done by Racing NSW, the
Chief Executive, or a member of Racing NSW or the Selection Panel or any
person acting under the direction of Racing NSW does not, if the matter or
thing was done or omitted to be done in good faith for the purpose of
executing this Act, subject the Chief Executive, the member or a person so
demand.(2) If this section prevents liability attaching to a person, the
liability attaches instead to Racing NSW.13 Functions of Racing NSW(1) Racing NSW has the following functions:(a) all the functions of the principal club for New South Wales and
committee of the principal club for New South Wales under the Australian Rules
(b) to control, supervise and regulate horse racing in the
(b1) such functions in relation to the business, economic development
and strategic development of the horse racing industry in the State as are
conferred or imposed by this Act,
(c) to initiate, develop and implement policies considered conducive
to the promotion, strategic development and welfare of the horse racing
industry in the State and the protection of the public interest as it relates
to the horse racing industry,
(d) functions with respect to the insuring of participants in the
horse racing industry, being functions of the kind exercised by the AJC on the
commencement of this section, and such other functions with respect to
insurance in the horse racing industry as may be prescribed by the
(e) such functions as may be conferred or imposed on Racing NSW by or
under the Australian Rules of Racing or any other Act,
(f) such functions with respect to horse racing in New South Wales as
may be prescribed by the regulations.
(2) The functions of Racing NSW are not limited by the Australian
Rules of Racing and are to be exercised independently of the Australian Racing
Board.(3) The AJC ceases to have the functions that are solely the functions
of the principal club for New South Wales or committee of the principal club
for New South Wales under the Australian Rules of
Racing.(4) In this section:AJC means the
club known as the Australian Jockey Club as referred to in the Australian Jockey Club Act 1873 on
the commencement of this section.14 Powers of Racing NSW(1) Racing NSW has power to do all things that may be necessary or
convenient to be done for or in connection with the exercise of its
functions.(2) Without limiting subsection (1), Racing NSW has power to do the
following:(a) investigate and report on proposals for the construction of new
racecourses, and inspect new racecourses or alterations or renovations to
existing racecourses,
(b) register or licence, or refuse to register or licence, or cancel
or suspend the registration or licence of, a race club, or an owner, trainer,
jockey, stablehand, bookmaker, bookmaker’s clerk or another person
associated with racing, or disqualify or suspend any of those persons
permanently or for a specified period,
(c) supervise the activities of race clubs, persons licensed by Racing
NSW and all other persons engaged in or associated with
(d) inquire into and deal with any matter relating to racing and to
refer any such matter to stewards or others for investigation and report and,
without limiting the generality of this power, to inquire at any time into the
running of any horse on any course or courses, whether or not a report
concerning the matter has been made or decision arrived at by any
(e) allocate to registered race clubs the dates on which they may
conduct race meetings,
(f) direct and supervise the dissolution of a race club that ceases to
be registered by Racing NSW,
(g) appoint an administrator to conduct the affairs of a race
(h) register and identify galloping horses,
(i) disqualify a horse from participating in a
(j) exclude from participating in a race a horse not registered under
the Rules of Racing,
(k) prohibit a person from attending at or taking part in a race
(l) impose a penalty on a person licensed by it or on an owner of a
horse for a contravention of the Rules of Racing,
(m) impose fees for registration of a person or
(n) require registered race clubs to pay to it such fees and charges
(including fees for registration of a race club) as are required for the
proper performance of its functions, calculated on the basis of criteria
notified to race clubs by Racing NSW,
(o) consult, join, affiliate and maintain liaison with other
associations or bodies, whether in the State or elsewhere, concerned with the
breeding or racing of galloping horses,
(p) enter into contracts,
(q) acquire, hold, take or lease and dispose of real and personal
property whether in its own right or as trustee,
(r) borrow money,
(s) order an audit of the books and accounts of a race club by an
auditor who is a registered company auditor nominated by Racing
(t) scrutinise the constitutions of race clubs to ensure they conform
to any applicable Act and the Rules of Racing and that they clearly and
concisely express the needs and desires of the clubs concerned and of racing
(u) publish material, including periodical publications, to inform and
keep informed the public concerning matters relating to racing, whether in the
State or elsewhere,
(v) undertake research and investigation into all aspects of the
breeding of horses and of racing generally,
(w) take such steps and do such acts and things as are incidental or
conducive to the exercise of its powers and the performance of its
NSW—general(1) Racing NSW is to exercise its registration and licensing functions
so as to ensure that any individuals registered or licensed by Racing NSW are
persons who, in the opinion of Racing NSW, are fit and proper persons to be so
registered or licensed (having regard in particular to the need to protect the
public interest as it relates to the horse racing
industry).(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a person is not to be so
registered or licensed if the person has a conviction and Racing NSW is of the
opinion that the circumstances of the offence concerned are such as to render
the person unfit to be so registered or licensed.(3) This section does not limit any provisions of the Rules of Racing
relating to the exercise of the registration and licensing functions of Racing
NSW.(4) In this section:conviction has the meaning
given by the Criminal Records Act
1991 but does not include a conviction that is spent under
that Act.registration
and licensing functions means the functions referred to in section
14 (2) (b).14A Licensing of bookmakers(1) An application for a bookmaker licence may be made:(a) by a natural person of or over the age of 18 years,
(b) by a proprietary company.
(2) Racing NSW must refuse to licence a proprietary company as a
bookmaker unless satisfied that the company is an eligible
company.(3) For the purposes of this section, an eligible company means a
proprietary company that is registered under the Corporations Act 2001 of the Commonwealth
and in which:(a) each director, shareholder and person concerned in the management
of the company is of or over the age of 18 years, and
(b) each director is licensed as an individual as a bookmaker under
(c) each director is a shareholder and person concerned in the
management of the company, and
(d) each shareholder who is not a director is a close family member of
a director, and
(e) each shareholder or person concerned in the management of the
company who is not a director is, in the opinion of Racing NSW, a fit and
proper person to be licensed as an individual as a bookmaker under this Act,
(f) subject to the regulations, no person (other than a shareholder)
has any interest in the shares or assets of the
(4) It is a condition of a bookmaker licence granted to a company
that:(a) the company continues to be an eligible company,
(b) no shareholder or person concerned in the management of the
company, other than a director, is licensed as an individual as a bookmaker
under this Act, and
(c) no director, shareholder or person concerned in the management of
the company:(i) carries on the business of a bookmaker, otherwise than on behalf
of the company, in relation to any horse, harness or greyhound race, at a
meeting for horse racing in New South Wales, or
(ii) carries on the business of an authorised betting event bookmaker,
otherwise than on behalf of the company, at a racecourse licensed for horse
(iii) is a director, shareholder or person concerned in the management
of, or is an employee or agent of, any other company that is licensed as a
bookmaker under this Act, or
(iv) has a financial interest in any business of a bookmaker that is
carried on by any such other company under the authority of its licence under
(e) no director, shareholder or person concerned in the management of
the company:(i) is licensed or otherwise authorised as an individual to carry on,
or carries on, the business of a bookmaker, bookmaker’s clerk or turf
commission agent, or a totalizator business, or any other kind of betting,
wagering, gambling or gaming business, in another country,
(ii) is a director, shareholder or person concerned in the management
of a corporation, or is a member of a partnership, that is licensed or
otherwise authorised to carry on, or that carries on, any such business in
another country, or
(iii) is an employee or agent of any individual, partnership or
corporation referred to in the preceding subparagraphs, or
(iv) has a financial interest in the business of a bookmaker or turf
wagering, gambling or gaming business, that is authorised to be carried on or
is carried on in another country.
(5) In subsection (4) (c) and (e), a reference to carrying on the
business of a bookmaker, or the business of a bookmaker’s clerk or turf
commission agent, includes a reference to acting as a bookmaker, or a
bookmaker’s clerk or turf commission agent.(6) (Repealed)(7) Racing NSW may suspend or cancel a bookmaker licence granted to a
company if satisfied that any condition referred to in subsection (4) is
contravened in respect of the company. This does not limit the powers of
Racing NSW to suspend or cancel the registration of a company as a bookmaker
under section 14.(8) Any debt that is incurred by a company in carrying on business as
a bookmaker licensed under this Act is enforceable jointly and severally
against all persons who are directors of the company at the time the debt is
incurred (whether or not they are directors at the time the debt is sought to
be enforced).(9) In this section:authorised betting
event bookmaker has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Racing Administration Act
1998.close family member
of a director means:(a) a spouse, de facto partner, parent, child, brother or sister of
the director, or
(b) a person who has a relationship with the director that is
1987.financial
interest in a bookmaking business means an entitlement to receive
any of the income from the business.meeting
for horse racing has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Racing Administration Act
1998.racecourse
licensed for horse racing means a racecourse in respect of which a
licence for meetings for horse racing granted under section 7 of the Racing Administration Act 1998 is
in force.14B Consultation and planning(1) Racing NSW is to prepare business plans for its activities from
time to time.(2) Racing NSW is to undertake formal consultation on a regular basis
with RICG and other horse racing industry stakeholders in connection with the
initiation, development and implementation of policies for the promotion,
strategic development and welfare of the horse racing
industry.(3) Racing NSW is to prepare an initial strategic plan for the horse
racing industry within 12 months after the commencement of this section and is
to prepare a further strategic plan for the horse racing industry every 3
years after the initial strategic plan is prepared. Each strategic plan must
be prepared in consultation with RICG and other horse racing industry
stakeholders.(4) The annual report of Racing NSW is to include a progress report on
implementation of the business plan of Racing NSW and the strategic plan for
the horse racing industry over the period to which the annual report
relates.15 Vacation of office(1) The office of an appointed member of Racing NSW becomes vacant if
(b) completes a term of office and is not reappointed,
(c) resigns the office by instrument in writing addressed to Racing
NSW, or
(d) is absent from 4 consecutive meetings of Racing NSW of which
course of post, except on leave granted by Racing NSW or unless, before the
by Racing NSW for having been absent from those meetings,
(e) becomes a person who is not eligible to be a member,
(f) is removed from office under subsection (2) or
(2) The Minister may, on the recommendation of Racing NSW, remove an
appointed member of Racing NSW from office for incapacity, incompetence,
misbehaviour or a contravention of the code of conduct adopted by Racing NSW
under section 11A.(3) The Minister may also remove an appointed member from office if
the Minister is satisfied that the member has:(a) contravened section 21 (Disclosure of pecuniary interests by
members), or
(b) a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any matter that gives
rise (or is likely to give rise) to a conflict of interest of a nature that is
incompatible with continued membership of Racing
(4) The Minister may not remove a member from office under subsection
(3) unless the Minister has first given the member an opportunity to show
cause why the member should not be removed from
office.16 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of Racing
NSW(1) The Minister is to appoint one of the appointed members of Racing
NSW as the Chairperson of Racing NSW and another appointed member as the
Deputy Chairperson of Racing NSW.(2) The Minister must select persons for appointment as the
Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson to a vacancy in any of those offices from a
list of persons recommended for appointment as such that is provided to the
Minister by the Selection Panel under section 7 in relation to the vacancy
concerned.(3) The appointment of a person as the Chairperson or Deputy
Chairperson may be made by the relevant instrument of appointment of the
person as an appointed member or by another instrument executed by the
Minister.(4) The Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson is to be appointed to hold
Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson sooner vacates office as
such.(5) The Minister may remove a person from office as the Chairperson or
Deputy Chairperson at any time.(6) A person ceases to hold office as Chairperson or Deputy
(b) is removed from that office by the Minister,
(c) ceases to hold office as a member of Racing
(7) The Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson does not cease to be a
member of Racing NSW merely because he or she ceases to be Chairperson or
Deputy Chairperson.17 Member vacancies to be filledIf the office of an appointed member becomes vacant, a person is,
vacancy.18 The Chief Executive and other staff(1) Racing NSW is to employ a Chief Executive and may employ such
other staff as it considers necessary for the exercise of its functions. A
person is disqualified from being employed as Chief Executive if the person is
or becomes an employee of a race club or racing
association.(2) Racing NSW may fix the salary, wages and other conditions of
employment of the Chief Executive and its other staff, in so far as they are
not fixed by or under any other Act or law.(3) The Public Sector Management Act
1988 does not apply to the Chief Executive and the other
members of staff of Racing NSW.18A Arrangements for use of staff and facilities of HRNSW or
GRNSW(1) Racing NSW may arrange for the use of the services of any staff or
facilities of HRNSW or GRNSW.(2) For the purposes of this Act, a person whose services are utilised
by Racing NSW under this section is taken to be a member of staff of Racing
NSW in the exercise of functions by the person under this
Act.(3) Without limiting subsection (1), Racing NSW may arrange for a
steward appointed by HRNSW or GRNSW to perform the functions of a steward
under this Act. Any such person is taken to have been appointed by Racing NSW
as a steward for the purposes of this Act while exercising functions under
this Act in accordance with those arrangements.(4) Without limiting subsection (1), Racing NSW may arrange to share
with HRNSW or GRNSW any equipment, information technology (such as computer
software) or office, or any administrative system relating to licensing or
registration.(5) Racing NSW is not authorised to enter into an arrangement under
this section in relation to stewards, licensing or registration without the
consent of the Minister.(6) The consent of the Minister under subsection (5):(a) may be given in relation to a particular arrangement or a class of
19 Procedure(1) Racing NSW may regulate its proceedings as it considers
appropriate, subject to this section.(1A) Proceedings in respect of an inquiry conducted by Racing NSW may
be conducted in public or in private, or partly in public and partly in
private, as Racing NSW may decide.(1B) In conducting an inquiry, Racing NSW may examine any witness on
oath or affirmation, or by use of a statutory
declaration.(2) The quorum for a meeting of Racing NSW is a majority of the
appointed members of Racing NSW as constituted for the time
being.(3) The Chairperson or, in the absence of the Chairperson, the Deputy
Chairperson is to preside at a meeting of Racing NSW. If neither the
Chairperson nor Deputy Chairperson is present at a meeting, the members
present may elect one of their number to preside at the meeting. The person
presiding at a meeting has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an
equality of votes, has a second or casting vote.(4) A decision supported by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting
of Racing NSW at which a quorum is present is the decision of Racing
NSW.(5), (6) (Repealed)20 Transaction of business outside meetings or by
telephone(1) Racing NSW may, if it thinks fit, transact any of its business by
the circulation of papers among all of its members, and a resolution in
writing approved in writing by a majority of the appointed members is taken to
be a decision of Racing NSW.Email may be used to circulate papers among members and a
resolution approved by email is taken to have been approved in
writing.(2) Racing NSW may, if it thinks fit, transact any of its business at
a meeting at which members (or some members) participate by telephone,
members.(3) For the purposes of:(a) the approval of a resolution under subsection (1),
(b) a meeting held in accordance with subsection
have at an ordinary meeting of Racing NSW.(4) A resolution approved under subsection (1) is to be recorded in
the minutes of the meetings of Racing NSW.(5) Papers may be circulated among members for the purposes of
subsection (1) by facsimile or other transmission of the information in the
papers concerned.21 Disclosure of pecuniary interests by members(1) If:(a) a member of Racing NSW or of a committee of Racing NSW has a
direct or indirect pecuniary interest in a matter being considered or about to
be considered at a meeting of Racing NSW or the committee,
meeting of Racing NSW or the committee.(2) A disclosure by a member at a meeting of Racing NSW or a committee
of Racing NSW that the member:(a) is a member, or is in the employment, of a specified company or
recorded by Racing NSW or the committee in a book kept for the purpose and
that book must be open at all reasonable hours to inspection by any person on
payment of the reasonable fee determined by Racing
NSW.(4) After a member has disclosed the nature of an interest in any
matter, the member must not:(a) be present during any deliberation of Racing NSW or the committee
with respect to the matter, or
(b) take part in any decision of Racing NSW or the committee with
respect to the matter.
(5) (Repealed)(6) A contravention of this section does not invalidate any decision
of Racing NSW or a committee.22 Committees(1) Racing NSW may establish committees to assist it in connection
with the exercise of any of its functions.(2) A person may be appointed to be a member of such a committee
whether or not the person is a member of Racing
NSW.(3) The procedure for the calling of meetings of a committee and for
the conduct of business at those meetings is to be as determined by Racing NSW
or (subject to any determination of Racing NSW) by the
committee.23 Integrity Assurance Committee(1) Racing NSW must establish a committee to be known as the Integrity
Assurance Committee (“the IA Committee”). The IA Committee is to
have primary oversight of those aspects of the functions of Racing NSW that
relate to race stewards, drug testing and control, licensing, handicapping and
horse racing appeals. The IA Committee has such other functions as Racing NSW
may confer on it or as are conferred on it by this
Act.(2) The IA Committee is to advise Racing NSW on the matters for which
it has primary oversight.(3) Racing NSW is to determine the qualifications and
disqualifications for membership of the IA Committee and in doing so is to
have particular regard to the need to minimise conflicts of interest, such as
might arise from a person’s:(a) ownership of horses currently in work, or
(b) professional involvement in race preparation,
(c) professional or commercial dealings with any person who holds a
licence issued by Racing NSW or by a racing
Committee in relation to complaint(1) A person may make a complaint to the IA Committee in respect of
the exercise of functions by a racing official relating to horse
racing.(2) On receiving a complaint from a person under this section, the IA
Committee must investigate the complaint with due diligence unless the
Committee considers that the complaint:(a) is frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith,
(b) is trivial, or
(c) does not relate to the exercise of functions by a racing official
in a corrupt, improper or unethical manner.
(3) If the IA Committee decides to investigate a complaint, the
Committee must inform the racing official concerned of the substance of the
complaint and give the racing official a reasonable opportunity to respond to
it.(4) The IA Committee may, by notice in writing, require a racing
official who is the subject of an investigation under this section to do one
or more of the following things:(a) provide, in accordance with directions in the notice, such
information verified by statutory declaration as, in the opinion of the
Committee, is relevant to the investigation and is specified in the
(b) produce, in accordance with directions in the notice, such records
as, in the opinion of the Committee, are relevant to the investigation and
permit examination of the records, the taking of extracts from them and the
making of copies of them,
(c) authorise a person described in the notice to comply with a
requirement of the kind referred to in paragraph (a) or
(d) furnish to the Committee such authorisations and consents as the
Committee requires for the purpose of enabling the Committee to obtain
information (including financial and other confidential information) from
other persons concerning the person under
(5) A person who complies with a requirement of a notice under
subsection (4) does not on that account incur a liability to another
person.(6) A person must not fail to comply with a requirement of the IA
Committee contained in a notice under subsection (4).Maximum penalty (subsection (6)): 20 penalty
units.23B Action after investigation of complaint(1) The IA Committee must provide a report in writing of the results
of the investigation of a complaint to Racing NSW and the Minister if
satisfied that those results indicate that there has been a contravention of
this or any other Act in relation to the conduct of horse racing or a
contravention of the code of conduct adopted by Racing NSW under section
11A.(2) If such a report identifies any racing official in an adverse
manner, the IA Committee must also give a copy of the report to the racing
official.(3) The IA Committee must inform the person who made the complaint of
whether a report has been made under this section or whether the Committee
considers that the complaint does not warrant such a report being
made.24 Delegation of functions(1) Racing NSW may delegate to an authorised person or body any of its
functions, other than this power of delegation.(2) A delegate may sub-delegate to an authorised person or body any
function delegated by Racing NSW if the delegate is authorised in writing to
do so by Racing NSW.(3) In this section, authorised person or
body means:(a) the Chief Executive or any other member of Racing NSW,
(b) a committee of Racing NSW or any member of such a committee,
(c) a race club or racing association.
25 (Repealed)26 Authentication of documentsAny document requiring authentication by Racing NSW is
sufficiently authenticated without the seal of Racing NSW if signed by the
Chairperson.27 Recovery of moneyAny charge, fee or other money due to Racing NSW may be recovered
as a debt in a court of competent jurisdiction.28 (Repealed)29 Annual report(1) Racing NSW must, as soon as practicable after 30 June and in any
case before 1 November in each year prepare and forward to the Minister a
report of its work and activities for the 12 months ending on that 30
Racing NSW for the 12 month period to which the report relates together with
an auditor’s report on those statements prepared by an independent
to the Minister.(4) Racing NSW is to make copies of the report available to the public
at a reasonable price.Part 2A Special functions of Racing NSWDivision 1 Conditions, minimum standards and
directions29A Power to set minimum standards for conduct of races and
race meetings(1) Racing NSW may set minimum standards in connection with the
conduct by registered race clubs of races and race meetings, including minimum
standards with respect to the following:(a) racecourse design and construction,
(b) racecourse facilities and amenities (including facilities and
amenities to be provided for patrons, such as grandstands and other patron
amenities),
(c) racehorse training facilities,
(d) the financial management of race meetings, including the
management of the costs of conducting race meetings,
(e) the fees and charges imposed by a race club in connection with
races conducted by the race club,
(f) prize money paid on races conducted by a race
(g) starters, appearance and other fees paid by a race
(h) such other matters relating to the conduct of races and race
meetings as may be prescribed by the regulations.
(2) Racing NSW may set minimum standards under this section in any one
or more (or any combination) of the following ways:(a) by a direction in writing to race clubs,
(b) as a condition of the registration of race
(c) as a condition of the allocation of the dates on which race clubs
may conduct race meetings.
(3) Racing NSW is to consult with registered race clubs in relation to
any proposal to set minimum standards under this section and in the course of
that consultation must give a registered race club a reasonable opportunity to
be heard and to make submissions on the proposal.(4) Minimum standards may be set under this section even if they are
inconsistent with a provision of a by-law under any Act. In the event of an
inconsistency between minimum standards set under this section and a provision
of such a by-law, those minimum standards prevail to the extent of the
inconsistency.29B Race clubs to provide information and
documentsRacing NSW may give a direction in writing to a registered race
club requiring the club to provide specified documents or furnish specified
information to Racing NSW within a time specified in the direction, being
documents or information that Racing NSW considers will be of assistance in
connection with the exercise of its functions referred to in section 13 (1)
(b), (b1) or (c) or 29A.29C Sanctions for non-compliance by race club with
conditions, minimum standards and directions(1) Racing NSW may impose any sanction authorised by this section on a
registered race club that Racing NSW is satisfied has:(a) failed without reasonable excuse to comply with a minimum standard
set under section 29A, or
(b) failed without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given
to the race club under section 29B, or
(c) failed without reasonable excuse to comply with a condition of the
registration of the race club (other than a minimum standard set under section
(2) Each of the following sanctions is a sanction that Racing NSW may
impose under this section:(a) a public admonishment of the race club,
(b) a requirement that the race club pay to Racing NSW a civil penalty
of up to 50 penalty units (or up to 100 penalty units if the contravention or
failure is the second or a subsequent contravention or failure for which a
civil penalty has been imposed on the race club under this
(c) suspension or cancellation of the race club’s
(3) Racing NSW is not to impose a sanction under this section without
first giving the registered race club concerned notice in writing of the
proposed sanction and a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to make
submissions about the matter.(4) Subsection (3) does not apply in respect of the imposition of a
sanction if Racing NSW is satisfied that the sanction must be imposed as a
matter of urgency because the contravention or failure concerned poses a
significant threat:(a) to public health or safety, or
(b) to the financial wellbeing of the horse racing industry as a whole
(5) A sanction is imposed by giving notice in writing of the decision
to impose the sanction to the race club concerned.(6) A civil penalty imposed under this section may be recovered by
Racing NSW as a debt.Division 2 Race broadcasting arrangements29D DefinitionsIn this Division:broadcasting
arrangement means a contract, understanding or other arrangement
that:(a) facilitates a racing body engaging in race broadcasting or
otherwise confers functions on a racing body in connection with race
broadcasting, or
(b) authorises or permits a person (other than a racing body) to
engage in race broadcasting or otherwise facilitates such a person engaging in
race broadcasting, or
(c) makes provision in respect of race broadcasting and is prescribed
by the regulations as a broadcasting arrangement for the purposes of this
broadcasting means the broadcast, by means of a broadcasting service
(within the meaning of the Broadcasting Services
Act 1992 of the Commonwealth) or any other telecommunications
medium, of:(a) the visual images or sound (or both) of any horse race promoted,
conducted or controlled by a racing body, or
(b) the call of any such horse race,
and includes the marketing and distribution of any such
broadcast.racing
body means:(a) a race club, and
(b) the Provincial Association of New South Wales, Racing NSW Country
Limited or any other association or group of race clubs,
(c) such other body or group as may be prescribed by the
arrangements(1) A racing body must not enter into a broadcasting arrangement
unless Racing NSW has given its prior approval in writing to the proposed
arrangement. Racing NSW may refuse to approve of a proposed broadcasting
arrangement if of the opinion that the arrangement is not in the best
interests of the horse racing industry as a whole in New South
Wales.(2) A broadcasting arrangement entered into in contravention of this
section is void.(3) No compensation is payable by Racing NSW or the State in
connection with the refusal by Racing NSW to approve of a proposed
broadcasting arrangement.(4) This section does not apply to the entering into of a broadcasting
arrangement before the commencement of this section but does apply to the
extension after that commencement of the term of a broadcasting arrangement
entered into before that commencement (as if the extension of the term of the
arrangement constituted the entering into of a new broadcasting
arrangement).(5) A racing body may authorise Racing NSW to negotiate and enter into
broadcasting arrangements on behalf of the racing body. Except as provided by
any such authorisation, this section does not authorise Racing NSW to exercise
any function of a racing body with respect to the negotiation or entering into
of broadcasting arrangements by the racing body.Note. This section has no effect on ownership of broadcasting
rights.(6) Any conduct of Racing NSW authorised under this section is
specifically authorised for the purposes of the Trade Practices Act 1974 of the
Commonwealth and the Competition Code of New South
Wales.29F Procedure for approvals(1) A proposed broadcasting arrangement must be submitted to Racing
NSW for approval not less than 30 days before the broadcasting arrangement is
proposed to be entered into, unless Racing NSW otherwise determines in a
particular case.(2) A racing body must provide Racing NSW with such documents and
information as Racing NSW directs in connection with a proposed broadcasting
arrangement submitted for approval under this
section.(3) Racing NSW is to consult with a racing body in relation to a
proposed broadcasting arrangement that the racing body submits for approval
under this Division and in the course of that consultation must give the
racing body a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to make submissions on
the proposal.(4) If Racing NSW refuses to approve of a proposed broadcasting
arrangement, Racing NSW must provide the racing body concerned with a
statement in writing of the reasons for the
refusal.(5) The statement of reasons for the refusal must include the
following:(a) a statement of the reasons why the proposed broadcasting
arrangement is not in the best interests of the horse racing industry as a
whole in New South Wales,
(b) if the refusal will have the effect of lessening
competition—a statement of the reasons why that lessening of competition
is in the best interests of the horse racing industry as a whole in New South
29G Mediation of disputes(1) If a person aggrieved by a decision of Racing NSW to refuse to
approve of a proposed broadcasting arrangement disputes the decision, the
person may request Racing NSW to refer the dispute for
mediation.Note. Mediation is a structured negotiation process in which the
mediator, as a neutral and independent party, assists the parties to a dispute
to achieve their own resolution of the dispute.(2) Racing NSW must refer the dispute for mediation before a neutral
and independent person within 14 days after the request is made and must
participate in good faith in the mediation.(3) Racing NSW is not bound by any decision or finding of the
mediator.(4) Mediation under this section is to be at the expense of Racing
NSW.Division 3 Totalizator distribution arrangements29H Definition of “Intra-Code
agreement”In this Division:Intra-Code
agreement means:(a) the agreement titled “Intra-Code Deed” dated 3 March
1998 between the NSW Thoroughbred Racing Board, Australian Jockey Club, Sydney
Turf Club, Provincial Association of New South Wales and NSW County Racing
Council, as in force from time to time, or
(b) any other agreement to which Racing NSW is a party that is
prescribed by the regulations and that provides for the distribution of money
payable under commercial arrangements for facilitating the conduct of
totalizator betting authorised by the Totalizator Act
29I Review of Intra-Code agreement(1) Racing NSW may from time to time undertake a review of the
Intra-Code agreement for the purpose of ensuring that the agreement is in the
best interests of the horse racing industry as a whole in New South
Wales.(2) Following such a review, Racing NSW may invite the other parties
to the Intra-Code agreement to submit a proposal (a review proposal)
for such changes to the agreement as may be necessary or desirable for
ensuring that the agreement remains in the best interests of the horse racing
industry as a whole in New South Wales.(3) The first review of the Intra-Code agreement under this section is
to be commenced within 6 months after the commencement of this section. An
invitation to submit a review proposal cannot be made less than 3 years after
any previous invitation for the submission of a review proposal has been made
under this section.29J Amendment of Intra-Code agreement(1) If the parties (including Racing NSW) to the Intra-Code agreement
have not unanimously agreed to changes to the agreement in response to a
review proposal within 6 months after the invitation to submit a review
proposal is made, Racing NSW may make a determination of the changes to the
agreement that Racing NSW considers to be necessary or desirable for ensuring
that the agreement remains in the best interests of the horse racing industry
as a whole in New South Wales.(2) Racing NSW may then notify its determination to the other parties
to the Intra-Code agreement and direct that the changes to the agreement
specified in the determination are to have effect. Those changes then have
effect for all purposes as if the Intra-Code agreement had been amended as
provided in the determination by agreement of the parties, but do not take
effect until the beginning of the next financial
year.(3) This section does not limit or otherwise affect the ability of the
parties to the Intra-Code agreement to agree to make changes to the
agreement.Division 4 Appeal and review29K DefinitionIn this Division:appeal
body means the Administrative Decisions Tribunal or the Racing
Appeals Tribunal, as appropriate to an appeal or review provided for by this
Division.29L Appeal or review on procedural groundsFor the purposes of this Division, an appeal against, or a review
of, a decision on
procedural grounds is an appeal or review:(a) on the grounds that any procedure required to be followed by this
Act in connection with the making of the decision was not properly followed,
(b) on the grounds of denial of procedural fairness in connection with
the making of the decision.
ADT(1) A person aggrieved by a decision of Racing NSW to impose a
sanction under section 29C (2) (a) or (b) may appeal against the decision to
the Racing Appeals Tribunal under section 15 of the Racing Appeals Tribunal Act 1983 on
procedural grounds.(2) No appeal lies to the Racing Appeals Tribunal against a decision
of Racing NSW to impose a sanction under section 29C (2) (c), despite section
15 of the Racing Appeals Tribunal Act
1983.(3) A person aggrieved by a decision of Racing NSW under Division 2
(Race broadcasting arrangements) or 3 (Totalizator distribution arrangements)
may apply to the Administrative Decisions Tribunal for a review of the
decision on procedural grounds.Note. This section does not prevent the taking of administrative review
proceedings in the Supreme Court.29N Procedure on appeal or review(1) Despite any provision of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act
1997 or the Racing Appeals
Tribunal Act 1983, the jurisdiction of the appeal body on an
appeal or review under this Division is limited to an appeal or review on
procedural grounds.(2) On the appeal or review, the appeal body may set aside the
decision concerned if satisfied that any of the grounds of appeal or review
are made out.(3) The appeal body does not have jurisdiction on the appeal or review
to substitute its own decision for that of Racing
NSW.Part 3 Racing Industry Consultation Group30 Establishment of RICGThere is established by this Act a committee called the Racing
Industry Consultation Group. The committee may also be called
RICG.31 Membership(1) RICG is to consist of the following members:(a) 2 persons to represent the merged racing club (within the meaning
of the Australian Jockey and Sydney Turf
Clubs Merger Act 2010), one of whom is to be the chief
executive of the club,
(c) one person who is an elected official of and nominated by Unions
(d) one person to represent the Provincial Association of New South
Wales, being the Chairperson of the Provincial Association of New South
(e) one person to represent the Country Racing Council Limited, being
the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Country Racing Council
(f) one person who is an elected official of and nominated by an
eligible industry body to represent the interests of owners of thoroughbred
(g) one person who is an elected official of and nominated by an
eligible industry body to represent the interests of breeders of thoroughbred
(h) one person who is an elected official of and nominated by an
eligible industry body to represent the interests of licensed
(i) one person who is an elected official of and nominated by an
eligible industry body to represent the interests of licensed jockeys and
(2) The Minister is to determine from time to time the body that is
the eligible industry body for the purposes of subsection (1) (f), (g), (h) or
(i). The Minister is to consult with Racing NSW on determinations made by the
Minister under this subsection.(3) A person may be appointed as an alternate of a member, to act as
that member during the absence or illness of, or during a vacancy in the
office of, the member.(4) An alternate is to be appointed by the body that the member
represents or (in the case of a member who is nominated by a body) appointed
by the nominating body.(5) An alternate, while acting as a member, is taken to be a member
and has and may exercise the functions of the member for whom he or she is the
alternate.(6) If a body referred to in subsection (1) changes its name or ceases
to exist, the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, direct that a
reference in this section to the body is to be read as a reference to the body
under its changed name or to a specified body that appears to the Minister to
be the body’s successor.32 Eligibility for membership(1) A person is not eligible to be a member of RICG if the
person:(a) is a member of the Selection Panel, or
(b) is currently, or during the previous 10 years has been, warned
(c) during the previous 10 years has been convicted in New South Wales
(d) is an undischarged bankrupt or is taking advantage of the laws in
(e) is a mentally incapacitated person.
(2) A person is not eligible to be appointed as a member of RICG
unless the person has been the subject of a probity check by Racing
NSW.33 Membership is honoraryThe members of RICG are honorary members and no remuneration is
payable to them in respect of the duties they perform as members. The members
are however entitled to be reimbursed by Racing NSW for reasonable expenses
(such as for travel or accommodation) that they may incur in attending
meetings of RICG.34 Functions of RICG(1) RICG has the function of consulting with and making
recommendations to Racing NSW on matters concerning horse racing in the
State.(2) Recommendations made by RICG to Racing NSW are to be made in
writing and tabled at the next meeting of Racing NSW or may be presented in
person at that meeting by the Chairperson of RICG.(3) Racing NSW is to respond to RICG in writing in relation to any
such recommendations within a reasonable time after they are received. If
Racing NSW does not support a recommendation made by RICG the response by
Racing NSW is to include its reasons for not supporting the
recommendation.(4) The Chairperson of RICG is to provide a report on the work and
activities of RICG for inclusion in the annual report of Racing
NSW.35 Vacation of office(1) The office of a member of RICG becomes vacant if the
(b) resigns the office by instrument in writing addressed to Racing
NSW and RICG, or
(c) is absent from 2 consecutive meetings of RICG of which reasonable
notice has been given to the member personally or in the ordinary course of
post, except on leave granted by RICG or unless, before the expiration of 4
weeks after the last of those meetings, the member is excused by RICG for
having been absent from those meetings, or
(d) becomes a person who is not eligible to be a member,
(e) is a member on the nomination of a body and that nomination is
withdrawn by the body or the body ceases to exist, or
(f) is removed from office under subsection
(2) The Minister may, on the recommendation of RICG, remove a member
of RICG from office for incapacity, incompetence or
misbehaviour.36 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of RICG(1) RICG is to elect a Chairperson from among its members. RICG may
also elect a Deputy Chairperson from among its members. RICG may remove a
person from office as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson of RICG at any
time.(2) A person ceases to hold office as Chairperson or Deputy
Chairperson if he or she:(a) resigns the office by instrument in writing addressed to Racing
(b) is removed from that office by RICG, or
(c) ceases to hold office as a member of
RICG.
(3) To be elected or removed from office as Chairperson or Deputy
meeting of RICG at which a quorum is present.(4) The Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson does not cease to be a
member of RICG merely because he or she ceases to be Chairperson or Deputy
Chairperson.37 Member vacancies to be filledWhen the office of a member of RICG becomes vacant, a person is to
be nominated to fill the vacancy in the same way as the person whose office
has become vacant was nominated.38 Procedure(1) RICG may regulate its proceedings as it considers appropriate,
subject to this section.(2) The quorum for a meeting of RICG is a majority in number of the
members for the time being.(3) RICG must meet at least 12 times in each year unless RICG
otherwise determines.(4) The Chairperson or, in the absence of the Chairperson, the Deputy
Chairperson is to preside at a meeting of RICG. If neither the Chairperson nor
Deputy Chairperson is present at a meeting, the members present may elect one
of their number to preside at the meeting. The person presiding at a meeting
has a deliberative vote and, in the event of an equality of votes, has a
second or casting vote.(5) A decision supported by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting
of RICG at which a quorum is present is the decision of
RICG.39 Meetings with Racing NSW(1) In addition to any other meetings that RICG may hold, RICG must
hold a meeting not less than 12 times in each year with one or more members of
Racing NSW at least one of whom is the Chairperson or the Chief Executive of
Racing NSW.(2) The number of meetings required by this section can be changed by
agreement between Racing NSW and RICG.(3) The minutes of a meeting under this section are to be circulated
among both the members of RICG and the members of Racing
NSW.40 Administrative supportRacing NSW is to provide such reasonable administrative support as
may be required to enable RICG to exercise its
functions.41 Personal liability(1) A matter or thing done or omitted to be done by RICG or a member
of RICG or any person acting under the direction of RICG does not, if the
matter or thing was done or omitted to be done in good faith for the purpose
of executing this Act, subject the member or a person so acting personally to
any action, liability, claim or demand.(2) If this section prevents liability attaching to a person, the
liability attaches instead to Racing NSW.Part 4 Appeal Panel42 Right of appeal(1) A person aggrieved by any of the following decisions of a racing
authority has a right of appeal against the decision to the Appeal
Panel:(a) a decision to disqualify or warn off any
(b) a decision to disqualify any horse,
(c) a decision to revoke the licence or registration of any person or
suspend (for any period) any such licence or registration,
(d) a decision to fine any person a sum of $10 or
(e) a decision that Racing NSW determines, by order published in the
racing calendar published by Racing NSW, to be a decision that may be appealed
against to the Appeal Panel.
(1A) Racing NSW has a right of appeal to the Appeal Panel against the
following decisions of a racing authority:(a) a decision referred to in subsection (1)
(b) a decision to dismiss a charge against a person for contravention
of the Rules of Racing.
(2) A racing
authority means:(a) the stewards of Racing NSW,
(c) the committee or stewards of any race club or race meeting
registered by Racing NSW under the Rules of Racing,
(d) a racing association.
(3) Racing NSW may delegate to a racing association the function of
hearing and determining appeals against decisions of the committee or stewards
of any club over which the association has jurisdiction. Any such delegation
may be general or limited to a particular class or classes of
appeals.(4) If an appeal against a decision can be heard by a racing
association by virtue of such a delegation, an appellant against the decision
has the choice of appealing to the Appeal Panel or to the racing association
(but cannot appeal to both).(5) A decision of a racing association on an appeal heard by the
racing association by virtue of a delegation under this section, or on an
appeal under the Rules of Racing, cannot be appealed against to the Appeal
Panel.(6) If the Rules of Racing confer on a person a right of appeal
against a decision to the principal club for New South Wales, or the committee
of the principal club, and the person has a right of appeal against the
decision under this section, the person does not have a right of appeal to
Racing NSW (despite the provisions of the Rules of Racing). The function of
hearing and determining appeals against decisions that may be appealed against
under this section is to be exercised by the Appeal Panel or by a racing
association to which that function is delegated under this section, and not by
Racing NSW.(7) An appeal is to be made in accordance with the local rules of
racing of Racing NSW.43 Procedure on an appeal(1) An appeal to the Appeal Panel is to be by way of a new hearing and
fresh evidence, or evidence in addition to or in substitution for the evidence
on which the decision appealed against was made, may be given on the
appeal.(2) The Appeal Panel may subject to this Act and the local rules of
racing of Racing NSW determine its own procedure.(3) On an appeal the Appeal Panel:(a) is not bound to act in a formal manner, and
matter in any way that it considers to be just, and
(c) is to make its decision on the real merits and justice of the case
and is not bound to follow strict legal precedent.
(4) The Appeal Panel is to sit as in open court when hearing the
appeal but may sit in private if the Appeal Panel considers it necessary to do
so in the public interest or to protect the safety of any
person.(5) For the purpose of the exercise of the Appeal Panel’s
functions on an appeal, the person presiding at the hearing of the appeal has
the powers, authorities, protections and immunities conferred by the Royal Commissions Act 1923 on a
Commissioner appointed under Division 1 of Part 2 of that Act. That Act
(except section 13 and Division 2 of Part 2) applies, with any necessary
modifications, to a witness summoned by, or appearing before, the Appeal
Panel.(6) When an appeal is to a racing association pursuant to a delegation
to the association by Racing NSW under this Part, the following provisions
have effect:(a) the committee of the association has the function of hearing and
determining the appeal, and
(b) the members of the committee of the association and the person
presiding at the hearing of the appeal have the same powers, authorities,
protections and immunities as the members of the Appeal Panel and the person
presiding at the hearing of an appeal by the Appeal Panel,
(c) references in this section to the Appeal Panel and to the person
presiding at the hearing of an appeal include a reference to the committee and
to the person presiding at the hearing of the appeal by the committee,
(d) the same right of appeal as exists under the Racing Appeals Tribunal Act 1983 in
respect of a decision of the Appeal Panel also exists in respect of a decision
of the committee of the association (and for that purpose references in that
Act to a decision of the Appeal Panel are to be read as including a reference
to a decision of the committee of a racing
44 Determination of appeal(1) The Appeal Panel may do any of the following in respect of an
appeal:(a) dismiss the appeal,
(b) confirm the decision appealed against or vary the decision by
substituting any decision that could have been made by the racing
(c) refer any matter relating to the decision appealed against to the
racing authority for rehearing (in accordance with directions given by the
Appeal Panel),
(d) make such other order in relation to the disposal of the appeal as
the Appeal Panel thinks fit.
(2) The decision of the Appeal Panel is to be given effect
to.45 Membership of Appeal Panel(1) Racing NSW is to appoint suitably qualified persons to be members
of the Appeal Panel. A member of Racing NSW cannot be a member of the Appeal
Panel.(2) Racing NSW is (subject to this section) to determine the
qualifications and disqualifications for membership of the Appeal Panel and
for that purpose is to have particular regard to the need to minimise
conflicts of interest, such as might arise from a person’s:(a) ownership of horses currently in work, or
(3) At least one member of the Appeal Panel is to be an Australian
lawyer of at least 7 years standing.(4) A person is not eligible to be appointed as a member of the Appeal
Panel if the person:(a) holds a licence issued by Racing NSW or by a racing association,
(b) is currently warned off or disqualified, or is a person whose name
is currently on the Forfeits List, under the Australian Rules of Racing,
(5) A member of the Appeal Panel holds office for 4 years from
appointment and is eligible (if otherwise qualified) to be
reappointed.(6) The office of a member of the Appeal Panel becomes vacant if the
(d) is removed from office under subsection (7),
(e) becomes a person who is not eligible to be a member of the Appeal
(7) The Governor may, on the recommendation of Racing NSW, remove a
member of the Appeal Panel from office for incapacity, incompetence or
misbehaviour.46 Appointment of Principal Member(1) Racing NSW is to appoint one of the members of the Appeal Panel as
Principal Member. The person appointed must be an Australian lawyer of at
least 7 years standing.(2) The person appointed holds office as Principal Member for a period
of 2 years and is eligible (if otherwise qualified) for
reappointment.(3) A person ceases to hold office as Principal Member if the person
ceases to hold office as a member of the Appeal
Panel.47 How Appeal Panel is constituted for particular
appeal(1) When the Appeal Panel is required to hear an appeal, the Principal
Member is to establish the Appeal Panel in accordance with this section. More
than one Appeal Panel may be established to exercise the functions of the
Appeal Panel at any one time.(2) The Appeal Panel is to be constituted for the purposes of an
appeal by not less than 3 members, one of whom must be the Principal Member
(who is to be Convenor of the Appeal Panel for the purposes of the
appeal).(3) If the Principal Member is unavailable to act (including as a
result of being a member of the Appeal Panel for another appeal), one of the
members is to be appointed Convenor by the Principal Member when the Appeal
Panel is established. The member appointed Convenor must be an Australian
lawyer of at least 7 years standing.(4) The Convenor is to preside at the hearing of an
appeal.(5) The Principal Member must, if practicable, consult with the Chief
Executive before establishing an Appeal Panel under this section, or
appointing a Convenor when the Principal Member is unavailable to
act.(6) The Chief Executive may exercise the functions of the Principal
Member under this section of establishing an Appeal Panel and appointing a
Convenor during any period in which the Principal Member is unavailable to
exercise those functions (for example, because of absence or
incapacity).48 Remuneration of membersThe members of the Appeal Panel are entitled to be paid such fees
and expenses in connection with the hearing and determination of an appeal as
Racing NSW determines from time to time.49 How Appeal Panel makes decisionsA decision supported by a majority of the members of the Appeal
Panel hearing an appeal is the decision of the Panel. If the members of the
Appeal Panel are evenly split on a question, the decision of the Convenor of
the Panel is the decision of the Panel.49A Local rules of racing may provide for appealsThe local rules of racing of Racing NSW may make provision for or
with respect to appeals under this Part, including the manner of making an
appeal and the procedure for hearing and determining an
appeal.Part 5 General50 Savings and transitional provisionsSchedule 1 has effect.51 (Repealed)52 RegulationsThe Governor may make regulations, not inconsistent with this Act,
out or giving effect to this Act.53 Review of Act(1) The Minister is to review this Act to determine whether the policy
appropriate for securing those objectives.(2) A review under this section is to be undertaken as soon as
possible after the period of 5 years from the date of assent to the Thoroughbred Racing Amendment Act
2008.(3) A report of the outcome of the review is to be tabled in each
years.Schedule 1 Savings and transitional provisions(Section 50)Part 1 General1 DefinitionsIn this Schedule:AJC means the club
known as the Australian Jockey Club as referred to in the Australian Jockey Club Act
1873.assets means
liabilities, debts and obligations (whether present or future and whether
all rights, powers, privileges and immunities (whether present or future and
whether vested or contingent).transfer
day means:(a) in relation to any asset, right or liability transferred by or
under this Schedule, the day on which the transfer occurs,
(b) in relation to an employee of the AJC who becomes an employee of
the AJCPC by operation of this Schedule, the day on which that
2 Orders to authorise AJCPC to assume functions(1) The AJCPC is not authorised to exercise any of its functions under
this Act until the Minister has by order published in the Gazette authorised
it to assume those functions. Such an order takes effect on the day it is
published in the Gazette or on such later day as may be specified in the
order.(2) More than one order may be made under this clause at different
times so as to authorise the AJCPC to assume different functions at different
times.(3) The operation of the whole of Part 4 (Appeal Panel) of this Act is
deferred until the AJCPC is authorised (as provided by this clause) to
exercise its functions under that Part. The repeal by this Act of section 32
(Appeals) of the Australian Jockey Club Act
1873 does not have effect until the AJCPC is authorised (as
provided by this clause) to exercise its functions under Part 4 of this
Act.(4) Until any particular function is authorised to be exercised by the
AJCPC, the function (to the extent that it is a function of the AJC
immediately before the commencement of this clause) remains a function of the
AJC and may continue to be exercised by the AJC until the AJCPC is authorised
to assume it by order under this clause.(5) An amendment made by Schedule 2 that operates to confer a function
on the AJCPC or remove a function from the AJC does not have effect until that
function is authorised (as provided by this clause) to be exercised by the
AJCPC.(6) The AJC does not cease to have a function under section 13 (3)
while the function may, under this clause, continue to be exercised by the
AJC.3 Savings and transitional regulations(1) The regulations may include provisions of a savings or
transitional nature consequent on the enactment of:this ActAJC Principal Club Amendment Act
1997Thoroughbred Racing Board Amendment Act
1998Thoroughbred Racing Board Further Amendment Act
1999Racing Legislation Amendment
(Bookmakers) Act 2002Thoroughbred Racing Legislation
Amendment Act 2004Thoroughbred Racing Amendment
Act 2008Thoroughbred Racing Further
Amendment Act 2008Thoroughbred Racing Amendment
Act 2011(2) In particular, the regulations may include provision to delay or
defer the operation of any specified provisions of this Act in relation to
specified matters or matters of a specified kind.(3) A provision of a regulation authorised by this clause may, if the
regulations so provide, take effect on the date of assent to the Act concerned
or a later date.(4) To the extent to which a provision of a regulation authorised by
Part 2 First members of the AJCPC and RIPAC4 Minister to call for nominations(1) As soon as practicable after the commencement of this clause, the
Minister is to call for nominations for the first membership of the AJCPC and
RIPAC.(2) Nominations are to be in writing addressed to the
Minister.(3) The Minister may give directions generally for facilitating the
constitution of the first membership of the AJCPC and
RIPAC.(4) The AJCPC and RIPAC are formally constituted for the purposes of
this Act on a day (the constitution
day) appointed by the Minister by notice published in the Gazette.
The Minister can appoint a day as the constitution day even if all the members
of the AJCPC or RIPAC have not been nominated by that day.Editorial
note. Constitution day appointed for AJCPC: 18.10.1996—see Gazette
No 117 of 18.10.1996, p 7065. Constitution day appointed for RIPAC:
23.8.1996—see Gazette No 97 of 23.8.1996, p 4932.(5) The terms of office of the first members of the AJCPC and RIPAC
begin on the constitution day but the terms of office of those first members
are extended by the period between the constitution day and the day appointed
by the Minister under subclause (6).(6) The Minister may by notice published in the Gazette appoint a day
as the day on which the AJCPC is fully operational for the purposes of this
Act (even if the AJCPC has not assumed all of its functions by that
date).5 Shortened term of office for half of first members of
BoardThe term of office of the first members of the Board who, under
this clause as in force before its repeal by the Thoroughbred
Racing Board Amendment Act 1999, were nominated to hold office
for 2 years is extended so as to expire instead at midnight on a date to be
determined by order of the Minister, being no later than 30 June 2001, and
notified in the Gazette.Part 3 Transfer of assets, rights, liabilities and
employees6 Meaning of “principal club
functions”In this Part:principal
club functions means functions of the kind referred to in section 13
(1).7 Object of PartThe object of this Part is to facilitate the transfer to the AJCPC
of assets, rights, liabilities and employees of the AJC that are concerned
with the exercise of principal club functions, while ensuring that:(a) the proprietary interests of the AJC are preserved or justly
compensated (to the extent that those interests are beneficially owned by the
AJC), and
(b) employees of the AJC whose employment is concerned with the
exercise of principal club functions are treated
8 Duty to facilitate transitionIt is the duty of the AJC to do everything necessary to facilitate
the operation of this Part. That duty includes the duty to give the AJCPC
information and access to records, documents and any other source of
information however compiled, recorded or stored.9 Agreements and regulations for transfer of assets, rights,
liabilities and employees(1) The AJCPC may enter into an agreement or agreements with the AJC
providing for the transfer from the AJC to the AJCPC of assets, rights,
liabilities and employees of the AJC that are concerned with the exercise of
principal club functions. Such an agreement is referred to in this Part as a
transfer agreement and operates to transfer the assets, rights, liabilities
and employees concerned in accordance with the terms of the transfer
agreement.(2) The regulations can direct the transfer from the AJC to the AJCPC
with the exercise of principal club functions. Such a regulation operates to
transfer the assets, rights, liabilities or employees concerned in accordance
with the terms of the regulation.(3) A transfer effected by a transfer agreement or by regulation under
this clause is without consideration or compensation except such consideration
or compensation as may be provided for by the transfer agreement or
regulation.(4) The AJC must not transfer or otherwise deal with any asset that is
concerned with the exercise of principal club functions, except with the
consent of the AJCPC. Consent may be given under this subclause on a case by
case basis or for a class of cases, as the AJCPC thinks
fit.(5) A regulation under this clause takes effect on the day following
(as modified by subclause (6)) or on such later day as may be specified in the
regulation.(6) Despite section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1987, a
resolution by a House of Parliament to disallow a regulation under this clause
does not have effect unless the resolution is passed within 15 sitting days of
the House after written notice of the making of the regulation is laid before
that House under section 40 of that Act.10 Effect of transfer of assets, rights and
liabilities(1) The following provisions have effect with respect to any asset,
right or liability transferred by operation of this Part:(a) the asset vests in the AJCPC by virtue of this clause and without
the need for any conveyance, transfer, assignment or
(b) the right or liability becomes by virtue of this clause the right
or liability of the AJCPC,
commenced before the transfer day by or against the AJC and pending
immediately before the transfer day are taken to be proceedings pending by or
against the AJCPC,
the AJC is (to the extent that the act, matter or thing has any force or
effect) taken to have been done or omitted by, to or in respect of the
AJCPC,
any document of any kind to the AJC is (to the extent that it relates to the
asset, right or liability but subject to any regulations under this Schedule)
to be read as, or as including, a reference to the
AJCPC.
(2) The operation of this Part is not to be regarded:(a) as a breach of contract or confidence or otherwise as a civil
(c) as giving rise to any remedy by a party to a contract or
instrument, or as causing or permitting the termination of any contract or
instrument, because of a change in the beneficial or legal ownership of any
asset, right or liability, or
(d) as an event of default under any contract or
(3) No attornment to the AJCPC by a lessee from the AJC is
required.11 Effect of transfer of staff(1) An employee of the AJC who is transferred by operation of this
Part is to be regarded for all purposes as having become an employee of the
AJCPC, in accordance with the terms of transfer, on the transfer
day.(2) Subject to any of the terms of transfer, the terms and conditions
(including as to remuneration or duration of employment) on which a person
becomes an employee of the AJCPC by operation of this Part are the same as
those on which he or she was an employee of the AJC immediately before the
transfer day.(3) Such part of the employee’s remuneration as is salary or
wages is subject to any adjustment necessary to give effect to any fluctuation
in the applicable basic wage in force under Part 2 of Chapter 2 of the
Industrial Relations Act 1991 until the salary
is, or the wages are, lawfully varied.(4) The employee retains any rights to annual leave, leave in the
nature of long service leave and sick leave accrued or accruing to the person
as an AJC employee. The employee’s entitlement to any such leave is to
be calculated:(a) for such part of any period during which that leave accrued or was
accruing as occurred before the transfer day, at the rate for the time being
applicable to the person (as an AJC employee) before that day,
(b) for such part of that period as occurred after the transfer day,
at the rate for the time being applicable to the person (as an employee of the
AJCPC) after that day.
(5) Service with the AJC is taken to be service with the AJCPC for the
purposes of the accrual of leave as an employee of the
AJCPC.(6) An AJC employee who becomes an employee of the AJCPC by operation
of this Part:(a) is not entitled to receive any payment or other benefit merely
because the person ceases to be an AJC employee, and
(b) is not entitled to claim dual benefits of the same kind for the
same period of service.
12 Preservation of enterprise agreementsThe provisions of any enterprise agreement applicable to an AJC
employee immediately before the employee is transferred by operation of this
Part to employment of the AJCPC continue to apply to the employee as an
employee of the AJCPC during the term of the agreement. The AJCPC is, for the
purposes of this clause, taken to be a party to the enterprise
agreement.13 Stamp duty and feesA transfer agreement or an instrument executed only for a purpose
giving effect to this Part:(a) is not chargeable with stamp duty, and
Part 4 Miscellaneous14 Rules of RacingThe continuity of the Rules of Racing is not affected by this Act.
The local rules of racing made by the AJC (as in force immediately before the
AJC ceases to exercise the function of making and amending local rules of
racing) are taken to have been made by the AJCPC (once the AJCPC has assumed
the function of making and amending those rules).15 Pending appealsAny appeal pending under section 32 of the Australian Jockey Club Act 1873
immediately before the AJCPC assumes its functions under Part 4 (Appeal Panel)
is to continue and be heard and determined and the decision on the appeal
given effect to as if this Act had not been enacted.16 Actions of the AJCAnything done or commenced by or in relation to the AJC in respect
of a function that the AJC ceases to exercise because of this Act has effect
after the function is assumed by the AJCPC under this Act as if it had been
done or commenced by or in relation to the AJCPC.Note. An existing delegation to a racing association by the AJC and
licences issued by the AJC are examples of matters that this clause applies
to.Part 5 Provisions consequent on enactment of
AJC Principal Club Amendment Act 199717 Commencement of certain amendments(1) The amendments made to section 13 (1) (a) and 13 (3) by the
AJC Principal Club Amendment Act 1997 are taken
to have commenced on the date of assent to this
Act.(2) Clauses 21 and 22 of this Schedule are taken to have commenced on
the date of assent to this Act.(3) Anything done before the commencement of this clause that could
have been validly done had the amendments made by the AJC
Principal Club Amendment Act 1997 been in force at the time
that it was done is taken to have been validly
done.18 Change of name of AJC Principal Club(1) The substitution of section 4 by the AJC Principal
Club Amendment Act 1997 effects the alteration of the name of
the AJC Principal Club in terms of section 53 of the Interpretation Act 1987 and
accordingly that section applies.(2) A reference in Parts 1 to 4 of this Schedule to the AJCPC is to be
read as a reference to the Board, except in relation to matters that occurred
before that alteration took place.Note. Section 53 of the Interpretation
Act 1987 provides that if an Act alters the name of a body or
office:(a) the body or office continues in existence under its new name so
that its identity is not affected, and
(b) a reference in any Act or instrument, or in any other document, to
the body or office under its former name is to be read as a reference to the
body or office under its new name (except in relation to matters that occurred
before the alteration took place).
19 Change in eligibility criteria for nominated
members(1) Section 7 (1) (b1) and (b2) (as inserted by the AJC
Principal Club Amendment Act 1997) apply only to nominations
of members of the Board that are made on or after the commencement of those
provisions.(2) A member of the Board who holds office under a nomination made
before the commencement of section 7 (1) (b1) or (b2) does not cease to hold
office by reason of becoming a person who is not eligible to be a member
because of those provisions.20 Change in method of electing and removing Chairperson and
Deputy ChairpersonSection 16 (4) (as substituted by the AJC Principal
Club Amendment Act 1997) applies only in respect of an
election or removal from office as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson on or
after its substitution.21 Functions of committee of AJCA reference in clauses 2, 14 and 16 of this Schedule to the AJC
includes a reference to the committee of the AJC.22 Appeals(1) The reference in clause 15 of this Schedule to any appeal pending
under section 32 of the Australian Jockey
Club Act 1873 includes a reference to any appeal pending under
the Rules of Racing.(2) The Racing Appeals Tribunal Act
1983 continues to apply to and in respect of a decision
referred to in section 15 of that Act (as in force immediately before its
amendment by Schedule 2 of this Act), whether made before or after the date of
assent to this Act.Part 6 Provision consequent on enactment of
Thoroughbred Racing Board Amendment Act
199823 Pending appealsAn appeal from a decision of the Board that is pending immediately
before the commencement of Schedule 1 [2] to the Thoroughbred
Racing Board Amendment Act 1998 is to continue to be heard and
determined, and the decision on the appeal given effect to, as if that Act had
not been enacted.Part 7 Provisions consequent on enactment of
Thoroughbred Racing Board Further Amendment Act
199924 DefinitionsIn this Part:amending
Act means the Thoroughbred Racing Board Further
Amendment Act 1999.new Board
means the Board as constituted by section 6, as substituted by the amending
means the Board as constituted immediately before the commencement of Schedule
1 [2] to the amending Act.25 Continuation of BoardThe new Board is a continuation of, and the same legal entity as,
the old Board.26 Arrangements regarding first members of new
Board(1) The Minister is:(a) to determine, by order published in the Gazette, the industry
bodies that may nominate the persons who are to be the first members of the
new Board referred to in section 6 (1) (e), and those that may nominate the
persons referred to in section 6 (1) (f), and the criteria on which those
members are to be nominated, and
(b) to call for nominations for the first nominated members of the new
(2) The nominations are to be in writing addressed to the
Minister.(3) As soon as practicable after the commencement of Schedule 1 [2] to
the amending Act, the nominated members of the Board:(a) are to commission at least 2 recruitment agencies to identify
candidates with suitable expertise to hold the office of Chairperson,
(b) are to hold a meeting for the purpose of selecting, by majority
vote, the first Chairperson of the new Board from those
(4) Until the first Chairperson of the new Board takes office, the
nominated members of the Board have and may exercise the functions of the
Board and are taken to be the Board.(5) The Minister may give directions generally for facilitating the
constitution of the first membership of the new
Board.27 Term of office of first members of new Board(1) The terms of office of the first members (other than the
Chairperson and any additional members) of the new Board are taken to begin on
the day that Schedule 1 [2] to the amending Act
commences.(2) Half of the first nominated members of the new Board are to be
nominated to have a term of office of 2 years (instead of the 4 year term
provided for by section 9).(3) The nominators referred to in section 6 (1) (a)–(f) are to
draw lots to determine which of the members that they nominate to the first
membership of the new Board are to be nominated to have a 2 year term of
office.28 Members of old Board(1) On the commencement of Schedule 1 [2] to the amending Act, a
person (other than the Chief Executive) who held office as a member of the old
Board:(a) ceases to hold that office, and
(b) is eligible (if otherwise qualified) to hold office as a member of
(2) A person who so ceases to hold office is not entitled to any
office.(3) If a nominated member of the old Board becomes a nominated member
of the new Board, any term of office served as member of the old Board is not
to be counted for the purposes of section 7 (4).Part 8 Provisions consequent on enactment of Thoroughbred Racing Legislation Amendment Act
200429 DefinitionIn this Part:amending
Act means the Thoroughbred Racing
Legislation Amendment Act 2004.30 Change of Act nameIn any Act (other than this Act) or instrument, a reference to the
Thoroughbred Racing Board Act
1996 is to be read as a reference to the Thoroughbred Racing Act
1996.31 Change of name of NSW Thoroughbred Racing Board(1) The substitution of section 4 by the amending Act effects the
alteration of the name of the NSW Thoroughbred Racing Board in terms of
section 53 of the Interpretation Act
1987 and accordingly that section
applies.(2) A reference in Parts 1 to 7 of this Schedule to the Board is to be
read as a reference to Racing NSW, except in relation to matters that occurred
32 Registration and licensing functions of Racing
NSWIn section 14AA, as inserted by the amending Act, a reference to a
conviction includes a reference to:(a) a conviction that occurred before the commencement of that
(b) a conviction for an offence committed before the commencement of
33 Membership of RIPACThe amendments to section 31 made by the amending Act do not
affect the office of a member of RIPAC holding office under section 31 (1) (c)
of the Act immediately before its substitution by the amending Act and do not
take effect with respect to RIPAC until that member vacates office under this
Act.34 Appeals(1) Section 42 (1A), as inserted by the amending Act, does not apply
in respect of decisions referred to in that subsection that were made before
the commencement of that subsection.(2) This Act continues to apply in respect of an appeal made to the
Appeal Panel before the commencement of an amendment made by the amending Act
as if the amendment had not been enacted.Part 9 Provisions consequent on 2008 amendments35 DefinitionsIn this Part:2008 amending
Amendment Act 2008.2008
further amending Act means the Thoroughbred Racing Further Amendment Act
2008.36 Transitional arrangements for appointment of new
membership of Racing NSW(1) For the purpose of facilitating the appointment of the members of
Racing NSW in accordance with section 6 as substituted by the 2008 further
amending Act (referred to in this clause as the new members of Racing
NSW) with effect from the commencement of that section:(a) the Selection Panel provided for by section 7 (as substituted by
the 2008 further amending Act) may be established, and any function of the
Selection Panel may be exercised, before that commencement as if the whole of
the 2008 further amending Act had commenced on the date of assent to that Act,
(b) the Minister may appoint a Probity Adviser under section 7 (as
substituted by the 2008 further amending Act), and any function of the Probity
Adviser may be exercised, before that commencement as if the whole of the 2008
further amending Act had commenced on the date of assent to that Act,
(c) the Minister may, pursuant to a recommendation made by the
Selection Panel before that commencement, appoint the new members of Racing
NSW before that commencement, with the appointments to take effect on that
(2) As soon as practicable after the commencement of this clause, the
Minister is to establish the Selection Panel for the purpose of recommending
persons for appointment as the new members of Racing NSW as provided by this
clause and recommending their term of office.(3) Any period of office as a voting member of Racing NSW before the
substitution of section 6 by the 2008 further amending Act counts as a period
of office as an appointed member of Racing NSW for the purposes of section 6
(4) (which provides that a person is not eligible to hold office as an
appointed member of Racing NSW for more than 8 years in
total).(4) Despite subclause (3) and section 6 (4), a person holding office
as a member of Racing NSW on the commencement of this clause can (if otherwise
eligible) be appointed as a new member of Racing NSW for a period of up to 4
years. This subclause does not limit the operation of section 6 (4) in
relation to any subsequent appointment of the person as a member of Racing
NSW.37 Transitional arrangements for appointment of membership of
RICG(1) For the purpose of facilitating the appointment of the members of
RICG in accordance with Part 3 (as substituted by the 2008 amending Act) with
effect from the commencement of that Part, determinations and nominations may
be made under and for the purposes of section 31 (as substituted by the 2008
amending Act), before that commencement as if the whole of the 2008 amending
Act had commenced on the date of assent to that
Act.(2) As soon as practicable after the commencement of this clause, the
Minister is to call for nominations for the purpose of nominating persons for
appointment as members of RICG as provided by this
clause.38 Former members of Racing NSW(1) On the commencement of section 6 (as substituted by the 2008
further amending Act) the persons holding office as members of Racing NSW
immediately before that commencement cease to hold office as
members.(2) A person who ceases to hold office pursuant to this clause is not
entitled to compensation because of that loss of
office.(3) Neither this clause nor the substitution of section 6 by the 2008
further amending Act affects:(a) the continuity of existence of Racing NSW as a body corporate
established by this Act, or
(b) the continuity of operation of any decision made or other action
taken by the members of Racing NSW before ceasing to hold office under this
clause, or
(c) the continuity of employment of the Chief Executive and other
members of staff of Racing NSW.
39 Dissolution of RIPAC(1) On the commencement of Part 3 (as substituted by the 2008 amending
Act):(a) the Racing Industry Participants Advisory Committee is dissolved,
(b) the persons holding office as members of that committee cease to
hold office as members.
(2) A person who ceases to hold office pursuant to this clause is not
office.40 Distribution of profits to Consolidated FundAny profits of Racing NSW not distributed to the Consolidated Fund
in compliance with section 28 before the repeal of that section by the 2008
amending Act are not required to be distributed to the Consolidated
Fund.41 Functions of members during caretaker period(1) On and from the date of introduction into Parliament of the Bill
for the 2008 amending Act, the members of Racing NSW who hold office before
the substitution of section 6 by the 2008 further amending Act are entitled to
exercise their functions in a manner that is consistent with any convention or
practice as to the exercise of functions by members of a body pending the
appointment of a new membership of the body.(2) This clause is taken to have operated from that date of
introduction.41A Dissolution of Appointments Panel(1) On the date of assent to the 2008 further amending Act:(a) the Appointments Panel is dissolved, and
(b) the persons holding office as members of the Appointments Panel
cease to hold office as members.
office.(3) The exercise of any function of the Appointments Panel before the
date of assent to the 2008 further amending Act (including the nomination of
any person for appointment as a member of Racing NSW) is of no
effect.Part 10 Provision consequent on enactment of Australian Jockey Club Act
200842 Amendments made by Australian Jockey Club Act
2008The amendments made to this Act by the Australian Jockey Club Act 2008 do
not affect the nomination of a person by the Australian Jockey Club (as
referred to in the Australian Jockey Club
Act 1873) for the purposes of any provision of this Act and
any such nomination continues to have effect despite those
amendments.Part 11 Provisions consequent on enactment of Thoroughbred Racing Amendment Act
201143 DefinitionsIn this Part:amending
Amendment Act 2011.introduction
day means the day on which the Bill for the amending Act was first
introduced into Parliament.new
Chairperson of Racing NSW—see clause 44 (1).new
Deputy Chairperson of Racing NSW—see clause 44
(1).new
members of Racing NSW—see clause 44 (1).reconstitution day
means the day on which Schedule 1 [1] to the amending Act
commences.44 Transitional arrangements for appointment of new
Racing NSW in accordance with section 6 as amended by the amending Act (the
new members of
Racing NSW) and the appointment of a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson in
accordance with section 16 as substituted by the amending Act (the new Chairperson and
Chairperson of Racing NSW) with effect from the reconstitution
day:(a) the Selection Panel provided for by section 7 (as substituted by
the amending Act) may be established, and any function of the Selection Panel
may be exercised, before the reconstitution day as if the whole of the
amending Act had commenced on the date of assent to that Act,
substituted by the amending Act), and any function of the Probity Adviser may
be exercised, before the reconstitution day as if the whole of the amending
Act had commenced on the date of assent to that Act, and
(c) the Minister may, pursuant to a list provided to the Minister
before the reconstitution day, appoint the new members of Racing NSW and the
new Chairperson and new Deputy Chairperson of Racing NSW before the
reconstitution day, with the appointments to take effect on that
Minister is to establish the Selection Panel for the purpose of providing to
the Minister a list of persons recommended for appointment as the new members
of Racing NSW and the new Chairperson and new Deputy Chairperson of Racing
NSW, as provided by this clause, and recommending their terms of
office.45 Former members, Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of
Racing NSW(1) On the reconstitution day:(a) each person holding office as an appointed member of Racing NSW
immediately before that day ceases to hold that office,
(b) each person holding office as the Chairperson or Deputy
Chairperson of Racing NSW immediately before that day ceases to hold that
(2) Any person who ceases to hold an office by operation of this
clause:(a) is not entitled to any remuneration or compensation because of
(b) is eligible (if otherwise qualified and subject to sections 6 and
16 as amended or substituted by the amending Act) to be appointed as a new
member of Racing NSW and, if so appointed, also to be appointed as the new
Chairperson or new Deputy Chairperson of Racing
(3) Neither this clause nor any amendment made by the amending Act to
section 6 or 16 affects:(a) the continuity of existence of Racing NSW as a body corporate
taken by the members (or the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson) of Racing NSW
before ceasing to hold office under this clause, or
46 Functions of members during caretaker period(1) On and from the introduction day, the members of Racing NSW who
hold office before the reconstitution day are entitled to exercise their
functions in a manner that is consistent with any convention or practice as to
the exercise of functions by members of a body pending the appointment of a
new membership of the body.(2) This clause is taken to have had effect on and from the
introduction day.Schedule 2 (Repealed)Historical notesThe following abbreviations are used in the Historical notes:
Am amended LW legislation website Sch Schedule Cl clause No number Schs Schedules Cll clauses p page Sec section Div Division pp pages Secs sections Divs Divisions Reg Regulation Subdiv Subdivision GG Government Gazette Regs Regulations Subdivs Subdivisions Ins inserted Rep repealed Subst substituted Table of amending instrumentsThoroughbred Racing Act
1996 No 37 (formerly Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996
and AJC Principal Club Act
1996). Assented to 25.6.1996. Date of commencement, Sch 2.12
excepted, 1.8.1996, sec 2 and GG No 89 of 26.7.1996, p 4353; date of
commencement of Sch 2.12, 1.7.1998, sec 2 and GG No 97 of 26.6.1998, p 4431.
1997No 24AJC Principal Club Amendment Act
1997. Assented to 25.6.1997.Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
No 45Totalizator Act
1997. Assented to 1.7.1997.Date of commencement of Sch 1, 6.3.1998, sec 2 (1) and GG No 48 of
6.3.1998, p 1291.
1997. Assented to 17.12.1997.Date of commencement of Sch 2.28, assent, sec 2
1998No 66Thoroughbred Racing Board Amendment Act
1998. Assented to 30.6.1998.Date of commencement, 17.7.1998, sec 2 and GG No 110 of 17.7.1998, p
1999No 15Thoroughbred Racing Board Amendment Act
1999. Assented to 9.6.1999.Date of commencement, 30.6.1999, sec 2.
No 66Thoroughbred Racing Board Further Amendment Act
1999. Assented to 24.11.1999.Date of commencement, 13.3.2000, sec 2 and GG No 34 of 3.3.2000, p
1999. Assented to 8.12.1999.Date of commencement of Sch 4.165, 1.1.2000, sec 2 (1) and GG No 144 of
2002No 15Racing Legislation Amendment
(Bookmakers) Act 2002. Assented to 15.5.2002.Date of commencement, 8.7.2002, sec 2 and GG No 106 of 28.6.2002, p
No 38Greyhound Racing Act
2002. Assented to 25.6.2002.Date of commencement of Sch 5, 10.2.2003, sec 2 and GG No 39 of 7.2.2003,
No 39Harness Racing Act
2002. Assented to 25.6.2002.Date of commencement of Sch 5, 3.2.2003, sec 2 and GG No 33 of 31.1.2003,
p 593.
2004No 23Thoroughbred Racing Legislation
Amendment Act 2004. Assented to 16.4.2004.Date of commencement, 1.7.2004, sec 2 and GG No 104 of 25.6.2004, p
No 36Greyhound and Harness Racing
Administration Act 2004. Assented to 15.6.2004.Date of commencement of Sch 3.15, 1.10.2004, sec 2 (1) and GG No 143 of
Provisions) Act 2005. Assented to 1.7.2005.Date of commencement of Sch 2.58, assent, sec 2
2006No 91Racing Legislation Amendment Act
2006. Assented to 21.11.2006.Date of commencement of Sch 1.3, assent, sec 2
No 52Australian Jockey Club Act
2008. Assented to 1.7.2008.Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
No 63Thoroughbred Racing Amendment
Act 2008. Assented to 1.7.2008.Date of commencement of Sch 1 [1] [5]–[9] [11]–[18]
[20]–[22] and [24]–[30], 19.12.2008, sec 2 (1) and GG No 158 of
19.12.2008, p 12311; Sch 1 [2]–[4] [10] [19] [23] and [33] were not
commenced and were repealed by the Thoroughbred Racing Further Amendment Act
2008 No 90; date of commencement of Sch 1 [31] and [32],
assent, sec 2 (2). Amended by the Thoroughbred Racing Further Amendment Act
2008 No 90. Assented to 19.11.2008. Date of commencement of
Sch 2, assent, sec 2 (2) (b).
No 90Thoroughbred Racing Further
Amendment Act 2008. Assented to 19.11.2008.Date of commencement of Sch 1 [1]–[5], 19.12.2008, sec 2 (1) and GG
No 158 of 19.12.2008, p 12312; date of commencement of Sch 1 [6] and [7],
assent, sec 2 (2) (a).
2009No 21Racing Legislation Amendment Act
2009. Assented to 15.5.2009.Date of commencement, 1.7.2009, sec 2 and 2009 (293) LW
No 93Australian Jockey and Sydney
Turf Clubs Merger Act 2010. Assented to 16.11.2010.Date of commencement of Sch 3, 7.2.2011, sec 2 (2) and 2011 (43) LW
No 132Wagering Legislation Amendment
Act 2010. Assented to 7.12.2010.Date of commencement, 31.12.2010, sec 2 and 2010 (720) LW
2011No 47Thoroughbred Racing Amendment
Act 2011. Assented to 19.10.2011.Date of commencement of Sch 1 [1]–[10], 19.12.2011, sec 2 (1) and
2011 (663) LW 16.12.2011; date of commencement of Sch 1 [11] and [12], assent,
2013No 21Racing Legislation Amendment Act
2013. Assented to 7.5.2013.Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
Long titleAm 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [1]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1
[1].Sec 1Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [2]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1
[2].Sec 3Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [3]–[5]; 1999 No 66, Sch
1 [1]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1 [4] [5]; 2008 No 52, Sch 2.4 [1]; 2008 No 63, Sch 1
[1]; 2008 No 90, Sch 1 [1]; 2009 No 21, Sch 3.15 [1]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.5
[1].Part 2, headingAm 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [6].Sec 4Subst 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [7]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1
[6].Sec 5Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5].Sec 6Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Subst 1999 No 66, Sch 1
[2]; 2008 No 90, Sch 1 [2]. Am 2009 No 21, Sch 3.15 [2]; 2011 No 47, Sch 1 [1]
[2].Sec 7Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5] [8]; 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [3]
[4]; 1999 No 94, Sch 4.165; 2002 No 38, Sch 5.17; 2002 No 39, Sch 5.12; 2004
No 36, Sch 3.15. Subst 2008 No 90, Sch 1 [2]; 2011 No 47, Sch 1
[3].Sec 8Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5] [9]; 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [5]
[6]. Subst 2008 No 90, Sch 1 [2]. Am 2011 No 47, Sch 1
[4].Sec 9Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1999 No 15, Sch 1 [1].
Subst 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [7]; 2008 No 90, Sch 1 [2]. Rep 2011 No 47, Sch 1
[5].Sec 10Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Subst 1999 No 66, Sch 1
[8]. Am 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [5]–[7].Sec 11Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Subst 1999 No 66, Sch 1
[9]; 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [8].Sec 11AIns 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [9].Sec 12Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [10];
2008 No 63, Sch 1 [11]; 2008 No 90, Sch 1 [3].Sec 13Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5] [10] [11]; 2008 No 52, Sch
2.4 [2]; 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [12]–[14].Sec 14Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 2008 No 63, Sch 1
[15].Sec 14AAIns 2004 No 23, Sch 1 [7].Sec 14AIns 2002 No 15, Sch 3 [1]. Am 2006 No 91, Sch 1.3
[1]–[4]; 2008 No 23, Sch 3.47; 2010 No 19, Sch 3.114 [1] [2]; 2010 No
132, Sch 4.3 [1] [2].Sec 14BIns 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [16].Sec 15Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1999 No 66, Sch 1
[11]–[14]; 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [17] [18]; 2008 No 90, Sch 1 [4]; 2011 No
47, Sch 1 [6] [7].Sec 16Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5] [12]. Subst 1999 No 66,
Sch 1 [15]; 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [20]; 2011 No 47, Sch 1
[8].Sec 17Am 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [16]. Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1
[21].Sec 18Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5].Sec 18AIns 2009 No 21, Sch 3.15 [3].Sec 19Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1998 No 66, Sch 1 [1];
1999 No 66, Sch 1 [17] [18]; 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [22]; 2008 No 90, Sch 1
[5].Sec 20Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [19];
2008 No 63, Sch 1 [24] [25].Sec 21Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 2011 No 47, Sch 1 [9]
[10].Sec 22Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5].Sec 23Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1997 No 147, Sch 2.28;
2004 No 23, Sch 1 [8]; 2009 No 21, Sch 3.15 [4].Secs 23A. 23BIns 2009 No 21, Sch 3.15 [5].Sec 24Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5].Sec 25Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Rep 2008 No 63, Sch 1
[26].Secs 26, 27Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5].Sec 28Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1997 No 45, Sch 1.1. Rep
2008 No 63, Sch 1 [27].Sec 29Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5].Part 2AIns 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28].Part 2A, Div 1Ins 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28].Part 2A, Div 1, headingIns 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28]. Subst 2013 No 21, Sch 1
[1].Secs 29A, 29BIns 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28].Sec 29CIns 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28]. Am 2013 No 21, Sch 1
[2].Part 2A, Div 2 (secs 29D–29G)Ins 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28].Part 2A, Div 3Ins 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28].Sec 29HIns 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28]. Am 2010 No 93, Sch 3.5
[2].Secs 29I, 29JIns 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28].Part 2A, Div 4 (secs 29K–29N)Ins 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [28].Part 3Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].Sec 30Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].Sec 31Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1
[9]–[11]; 2005 No 64, Sch 2.58. Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29]. Am 2010 No
93, Sch 3.5 [3].Sec 32Am 1999 No 94, Sch 4.165. Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1
[29] (am 2008 No 90, Sch 2 [2]).Sec 33Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].Sec 34Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1
[29].Sec 35Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [20];
2004 No 23, Sch 1 [12]. Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].Sec 36Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Rep 1999 No 66, Sch 1
[21]. Ins 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].Secs 37, 38Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1
[29].Sec 39Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].Sec 40Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1 [13].
Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].Sec 41Subst 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].Sec 42Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5] [13] [14]; 1998 No 66, Sch
1 [2]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1 [14].Sec 43Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5] [15]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1
[15].Sec 44Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Subst 1997 No 24, Sch 1
[16]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1 [16].Sec 45Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 1999 No 94, Sch 4.165;
2006 No 120, Sch 3.26.Sec 46Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 2006 No 120, Sch
3.26.Sec 47Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [17]–[19]; 2006 No 120,
Sch 3.26.Sec 48Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5].Sec 49AIns 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [20].Sec 51Rep 1999 No 85, Sch 4.Sec 53Am 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [30].Sch 1Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [21]–[23]; 1998 No 66,
Sch 1 [3] [4]; 1999 No 15, Sch 1 [2]; 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [22] [23]; 2002 No 15,
Sch 3 [2]; 2004 No 23, Sch 1 [17] [18]; 2008 No 52, Sch 2.4 [3] [4]; 2008 No
63, Sch 1 [31] [32]; 2008 No 90, Sch 1 [6] [7]; 2011 No 47, Sch 1 [11]
[12].Sch 2Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [24]. Rep 1999 No 85, Sch
4.The whole Act (except sec 6 (1) (d) and Sch
1)Am 2004 No 23, Sch 1 [3].