Version No. 173 Racing Act 1958 No. 6353 of 1958 Version incorporating amendments as at 10 April 2017 Long title amended by No. 8209 s. 21(1)(a)(i). An Act to consolidate the Law relating to Horse Pony Trotting and Greyhound Racing, the Registration of Bookmakers and their Clerks, and Totalizators. BE IT ENACTED by the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly of Victoria in this present Parliament assembled and by the authority of the same as follows (that is to say): S. 1 amended by Nos 6619 s. 2, 6790 s. 2, 6836 s. 2(a)(b), 7082 s. 2(a)(b), 7684 s. 2(a)(i)(ii)(b), 8209 ss 11, 18(2), 21(1)(a)(ii), 8566 s. 2, 8975 s. 2(5), 9201 s. 22 (as amended by No. 9427 s. 6(1)(Sch. 5 item 152)), 9427 s. 6(1)(Sch. 5 item 151), 9671 s. 23, 9924 s. 3(a)(i)(ii), 10184 s. 22(a)(b), 125/1986 s. 14(a). 1 Short title and commencement This Act may be cited as the Racing Act 1958, and shall come into operation on a day to be fixed by proclamation of the Governor in Council published in the Government Gazette. S. 2 repealed by No. 49/1993 s. 13(1). * * * * *
S. 3(1) def. of chief steward inserted by No. 55/2005 s. 3(1)(a). chief steward, in relation to a controlling body, means— (a) in the case of horse racing, the person appointed as chairman of stewards by Racing Victoria; (b) in the case of harness racing, the person appointed as chairman of stewards by Harness Racing ; (c) in the case of greyhound racing, the person appointed as chief steward by Greyhound Racing Victoria; club includes club society or other association by whatever name called; S. 3(1) def. of club betting permit inserted by No. 97/1998 s. 4. club betting permit means a permit issued under Division 2A of Part 1; S. 3(1) def. of club bookmaker's licence inserted by No. 55/2012 s. 4. club bookmaker's licence has the same meaning as it has in section 84; S. 3(1) def. of Commission inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.3(Sch. 6 item 10.1(b)), amended by No. 58/2011 s. 102. Commission means Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation established under Part 2 of the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011; conduct includes conduct carry on manage or to assist in doing any of these things;
S. 3(1) def. of controlling body inserted by No. 55/2005 s. 3(1)(a), substituted by No. 52/2009 s. 4(b). controlling body means— (a) in the case of horse racing, Racing Victoria; (b) in the case of harness racing, Harness Racing ; (c) in the case of greyhound racing, Greyhound Racing Victoria; S. 3(1) def. of corrupt conduct inserted by No. 82/2012 s. 180, amended by No. 82/2012 s. 318(a). corrupt conduct has the meaning given in section 4 of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011; S. 3(1) def. of domestic partner inserted by No. 72/2001 s. 3(Sch. item 11.1), substituted by No. 12/2008 s. 73(1)(Sch. 1 item 50.1). domestic partner of a person means— (a) a person who is in a registered relationship with the person; or (b) an adult person to whom the person is not married but with whom the person is in a relationship as a couple where one or each of them provides personal or financial commitment and support of a domestic nature for the material benefit of the other, irrespective of their genders and whether or not they are living under the same roof, but does not include a person who provides domestic support and personal care to the person— (i) for fee or reward; or (ii) on behalf of another person or an organisation (including a government or government agency, a body corporate or a
S. 3(1) def. of horse race inserted by No. 37/1994 s. 174(a). horse race means a race in which horses compete but does not include a harness race; S. 3(1) def. of HRV Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board inserted by No. 52/2009 s. 6. HRV Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has the same meaning as it has in section 50A; S. 3(1) def. of IBAC inserted by No. 82/2012 s. 180, amended by No. 82/2012 s. 318(b). IBAC means the Independent Broad-based Anticorruption Commission established under section 12 of the Independent Broadbased Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011; S. 3(1) def. of IBAC personnel inserted by No. 82/2012 s. 180. IBAC personnel has the same meaning as it has in the Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011; S. 3(1) def. of metropolitan race-course inserted by No. 9924 s. 4, amended by Nos 37/1994 s. 174(d), 50/2015 s. 3(1)(b). metropolitan race-course means any of the following: the Flemington race-course, the Caulfield race-course, the Moonee Valley race-course, the Sandown race-course or any race-course within 32 kilometres of the north-east corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne which the Minister, by notice published in the Government Gazette, declares to be a metropolitan race-course;
S. 3(1) def. of steward inserted by No. 55/2005 s. 3(1)(a), substituted as Steward by No. 52/2009 s. 4(c). Steward means a person appointed as such in accordance with the rules of a controlling body or a person so appointed as a Deputy Steward; S. 3(1) def. of Trotting race repealed by No. 9924 s. 15(a). * * * * * S. 3(1A) inserted by No. 72/2001 s. 3(Sch. item 11.2), substituted by No. 12/2008 s. 73(1)(Sch. 1 item 50.2). (1A) For the purposes of the definition of domestic partner in subsection (1)— (a) registered relationship has the same meaning as in the Relationships Act 2008; and (b) in determining whether persons who are not in a registered relationship are domestic partners of each other, all the circumstances of their relationship are to be taken into account, including any one or more of the matters referred to in section 35(2) of the Relationships Act 2008 as may be relevant in a particular case; and (c) a person is not a domestic partner of another person only because they are co-tenants. (2) For the purposes of this Part— S. 3(2)(a) amended by No. 50/2015 s. 3(2). (a) any reference in this Part to the distance of a race-course or a municipal district or part thereof from the north-east corner of Bourke
(a) so as to provide for the exemption of persons or classes of persons from any of the rules and regulations providing for the imposition of fees; or (b) so as to provide for the refund of fees, in whole or in part. S. 5(7) inserted by No. 24/2000 s. 12(1). (7) A bookmaker who is liable to pay a levy under rules made under section 91B is not liable to pay a fee under any rules or regulations made under this section. S. 5(8) inserted by No. 24/2000 s. 12(1). (8) If a rule or regulation made under this section is inconsistent with a rule made under section 91A or 91B, the rule or regulation made under this section is void to the extent of the inconsistency. Pt 1 Div. 2A (Heading and ss 5A–5D) inserted by No. 97/1998 s. 6. Division 2A—Club betting permits S. 5A inserted by No. 97/1998 s. 6, amended by Nos 114/2003 s. 12.1.3 (Sch. 6 item 10.3), 18/2007 s. 6(f), 56/2014 s. 63(2). 5A Betting in accordance with club betting permits Despite anything in the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (except Divisions 5 and 6 of Part 5 of Chapter 4) or any other law, it is not a contravention of that Act or law, and a premises is not a place provided for the purposes of unauthorised gambling within the meaning of Chapter 2 of that Act, if a person bets by way of wagering— (a) at that premises and that premises is a premises specified in a club betting permit; and (b) in accordance with the conditions of the permit.
S. 5B inserted by No. 97/1998 s. 6. 5B Grant of club betting permits S. 5B(1) amended by Nos 16/2001 s. 5, 18/2007 s. 6(g). (1) The Minister may grant a permit to any specified body to allow betting on any horse race, any harness race, any greyhound race or on any approved betting event— (a) at the premises; and (b) in accordance with the conditions; and (c) on the day and for the period— specified in the permit by the Minister. S. 5B(1A) inserted by No. 74/2010 s. 32(1). (1A) For the purposes of section 8(1)(k) of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 of the Commonwealth, a permit granted under this section is declared not to be personal property. (2) In this section— S. 5B(2) def. of specified body amended by Nos 16/2001 s. 28(Sch. item 1), 35/2001 s. 6(Sch. 1 item 1). specified body means— (a) any racing club licensed under section 24A; or (b) Racing Victoria, Harness Racing Victoria or Greyhound Racing Victoria; or (c) the Stawell Athletic Club Incorporated or the Victorian Club Limited. S. 5C inserted by No. 97/1998 s. 6. 5C Conditions of the permits (1) The Minister may specify conditions in the permit dealing with all or any of the following matters— (a) the type of betting; (b) the class of bookmakers who may conduct the betting;
(a) on a race-course licensed under section 24 for that type of racing; and S. 6(1)(b) amended by Nos 16/2001 s. 28(Sch. item 2), 35/2001 s 6(Sch. 1 item 2(a)). (b) by Harness Racing Victoria or Greyhound Racing Victoria, as the case requires, or by a club licensed under section 24A to conduct race-meetings for that type of racing on that race-course; and S. 6(1)(c) amended by Nos 16/2001 s. 28(Sch. item 2), 35/2001 s. 6(Sch. 1 item 2(b)). (c) in accordance with the rules for the time being in force of Racing Victoria or Harness Racing Victoria or Greyhound Racing Victoria, as the case may be. (2) Despite subsection (1), race meetings may be conducted, with the consent of the owners or trustees of a licensed race-course, by one or more of the Findon Harriers's Hunt Club, Melbourne Hunt Club, Oaklands Hunt Club and Yarra Glen and Lilydale Hunt Club for the benefit of such of the hunts clubs as the Minister determines. (3) Race-meetings must not be held on Christmas Day or Good Friday. S. 6A inserted by No. 9924 s. 5, repealed by No. 37/1994 s. 177. * * * * *
No. 6070 s. 7. S. 7 amended by Nos 6836 s. 11(a), 7404 s. 2, 8344 s. 26(3)(b), S.R. No. 166/1974, reg. 2 Nos 8690 s. 2(a), 8776 s. 2(a)(b), 9671 s. 28, substituted by Nos 9924 s. 6, 37/1994 s. 177, amended by Nos 98/1994 s. 27(a)–(c), 16/2001 s. 28(Sch. item 3), 35/2001 s. 6(Sch. 1 item 3). 7 Transfer of race-meeting to another race-course Despite section 6, if a club licensed to conduct race-meetings on a race-course satisfies Racing Victoria, Harness Racing Victoria or Greyhound Racing Victoria, as the case may be, that it is impossible, impracticable or inexpedient to hold a race-meeting or continue to hold race-meetings on that race-course, Racing Victoria, Harness Racing Victoria or Greyhound Racing Victoria, as the case may be, may authorise the club to hold race-meetings on another race-course licensed under this Part. Ss 8–14 repealed. * * * * * S. 14A inserted by No. 9146 s. 2(2), substituted by Nos 28/1986 s. 4, 37/1994 s. 179. 14A Duration of race-meetings Unless the Minister otherwise directs, a racemeeting must commence and finish on the same day and is deemed for the purposes of this Act and the Gaming and Betting Act 1994 to commence 1 hour before the advertised starting time of the first race, and to finish 1 hour after the actual starting time of the last race, to be conducted at that meeting. S. 14B inserted by No. 37/1994 s. 179, amended by No. 35/2001 s. 6(Sch. 1 item 4). 14B Dates and times for horse racing Subject to this Part, the dates and times for horse race-meetings are such dates and times as are fixed by and under the rules for the time being in force of Racing Victoria.
S. 19A inserted by No. 9269 s. 4, amended by Nos 9671 ss 29, 30, 125/1986 s. 5, 37/1994 s. 182(a), substituted by No. 73/1996 s. 81. 19A Restricted harness racing meetings S. 19A(1) amended by Nos 16/2001 s. 28(Sch. item 4(a)), 50/2015 s. 3(4). (1) Despite anything to the contrary in this Part, a club may apply to the Minister for the issue of a permit authorising the club to hold restricted harness racing meetings approved in accordance with the rules of Harness Racing Victoria on specified land 32 kilometres or more from the north-east corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne on any day permitted by this Act and approved by Harness Racing Victoria. S. 19A(2) amended by No. 16/2001 s. 28(Sch. item 4(b)). (2) The Minister may, after consultation with Harness Racing , issue such a permit, subject to any conditions that the Minister thinks fit. (3) A permit remains in force until it is cancelled or surrendered. (4) The Minister— (a) may cancel a permit for any just and reasonable cause stated in writing; and S. 19A(4)(b) amended by No. 16/2001 s. 28(Sch. item 4(c)). (b) must cancel a permit issued to a club if Harness Racing notifies the Minister in writing that the club has no restricted harness racing meetings approved in accordance with its rules.
S. 22A(2)(b) amended by No. 6836 s. 11(a), S.R. No. 166/1974 reg. 2, Nos 9671 s. 29, 16/2001 s. 28(Sch. item 6), 50/2015 s. 3(5). (b) one race-meeting on each of such racecourses not being within 32 kilometres of the north-east corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne as Harness Racing Victoria determines. S. 22A(3) amended by Nos 6836 s. 11(a), 8566 s. 5, S.R. No. 166/1974 reg. 2, substituted by No. 28/1986 s. 5, amended by No. 96/2003 s. 17(3). (3) A race at any race-meeting on ANZAC Day must not commence before 1 p.m. S. 22A(4) amended by Nos 8344 s. 26(3)(k), 96/2003 s. 17(3). (4) The person club or other body by or on behalf of whom or which any race-meeting is held on ANZAC Day shall within two months after the holding of such race-meeting— (a) supply to the Minister a detailed statement correctly setting out all receipts and expenditure in connexion with such racemeeting and verified by statutory declaration made by such person or by the president or chairman and the secretary or treasurer of such club or body; and
Division 4—Issue of licences, &c. Heading preceding s. 24 repealed by No. 37/1994 s. 182(k). * * * * * No. 6070 s. 24. S. 24 amended by Nos 6836 s. 11(a), 7621 s. 12(2), 8344 s. 26(3)(l), S.R. No. 166/1974 reg. 2, No. 9671 ss 28, 29, substituted by No. 37/1994 s. 183. 24 Race-course licence (1) The Minister may issue a race-course licence which authorises the holding of race-meetings for such one or more of the following types of racing on the race-course— (a) horse racing; (b) harness racing; (c) greyhound racing— as are specified in the licence. S. 24(2) repealed by No. 73/1996 s. 76(1). * * * * * (3) The Minister may issue such a licence if satisfied that— (a) the location is appropriate; and (b) the facilities are suitable— for a race-course. S. 24(4) substituted by No. 73/1996 s. 76(2). (4) Subject to subsection (5), a licence may be subject to any conditions that the Minister thinks fit. (5) A licence must not contain a condition restricting or specifying— (a) the number of race-meetings which may be held; or
S. 35E(4)(b)(ii) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 139.3(b)(ii)). (ii) reveals the identity of a person who has provided a police officer with information on the basis of which the exclusion order was made, or puts that person's safety at risk; or S. 35E(4)(b)(iii) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 139.3(b)(ii)). (iii) reveals the identity of a person whose name appears in any evidence given or information provided to a police officer relating to an investigation, or puts that person's safety at risk; or S. 35E(4)(b)(iv) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 139.3(b)(ii)). (iv) reveals the identity of a person who is or has been the subject of an investigation by a police officer, or puts that person's safety at risk; or S. 35E(4)(b)(v) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 139.3(b)(ii)). (v) places at risk an ongoing investigation by a police officer; or S. 35E(4)(b)(vi) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 139.3(b)(iii)). (vi) risks the disclosure of any investigative method used by police officers; or (vii) is otherwise not in the public interest. S. 35E(5) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 139.3(c)). (5) If the court decides to hear and determine the application for review by the method set out in subsection (2)(a), the court may require the police officer to provide the court with any further confidential affidavits the court requires to determine the application. (6) In this section protected information means any intelligence information, document or thing the production or inspection of which— (a) is likely to reveal any matter referred to in subsection (4)(b)(i) to (iv); or
(ii) is specified by the Minister, by Order published in the Government Gazette, for the purposes of this section. (2) In this section— integrity related information is information the Racing Integrity Commissioner has collected or been given in the performance of his or her functions and includes, but is not limited to, information in relation to— (a) the contravention, or the alleged contravention, of the rules of a controlling body; (b) the identity of persons alleged to have contravened the rules of a controlling body; (c) complaints investigated under this Part; (d) audits conducted under this Part. S. 37F inserted by No. 52/2009 s. 5. 37F Annual report S. 37F(1) amended by No. 55/2012 s. 9(1). (1) On or before 30 September each year, the Racing Integrity Commissioner must submit to the Minister, for the year ending on 30 June that year, a report on— (a) the performance of his or her functions or the exercise of his or her powers; and (b) any integrity-related issue he or she determines is in the public interest. S. 37F(2) amended by No. 55/2012 s. 9(2). (2) The Minister must cause each annual report submitted to him or her under this section to be laid before each House of Parliament within 14 sitting days after receiving it.
S. 44(ba) inserted by No. 45/2004 s. 5(b). (ba) to consult with harness racing industry participants and facilitate consultation amongst harness racing industry participants; and (c) to exercise such powers functions and duties as are conferred on the Board by or under this or any other Act. S. 44AA inserted by No. 17/1992 s. 7. 44AA Board may act as venue operator S. 44AA(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.3(Sch. 6 item 10.5). (1) The Board may hold a venue operator's licence under the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 and may, subject to that Act, do anything that a venue operator is empowered to do under that Act. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Board— (a) with the approval of the Minister and the Treasurer, may enter into any arrangement or agreement and has power to do anything necessary or expedient to carry that arrangement or agreement into effect; and S. 44AA(2)(b) amended by No. 74/2000 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 107.1). (b) may apply for and hold a licence under section 8, 9 or 10 of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. S. 44A inserted by No. 8989 s. 3. 44A Borrowings by Board For the purposes of carrying out its powers and functions under this Act, the Board is authorized with the prior approval in writing of the Minister and the Treasurer of Victoria to borrow moneys on such terms and conditions as the Treasurer of Victoria approves.
(iii) every decision made following consultation with harness racing industry participants; and (b) set out the procedures required to be established in accordance with section 44B. No. 6070 s. 46. S. 45 amended by Nos 9924 s. 3(b), 49/1987 s. 15(a)(b). 45 Registration etc. of clubs, horses and persons participating in harness racing (1) The Board may in respect of the whole of in accordance with the rules— S. 45(1)(aa) inserted by No. 37/1994 s. 186(h). (aa) fix dates and times for harness S. 45(1)(a) amended by No. 9671 s. 28. (a) register refuse to register or deregister any harness club horse owner trainer driver or rider; (b) charge and take for any such registration the fees prescribed therefor by the rules; S. 45(1)(c) amended by No. 9671 s. 28. (c) disqualify or suspend from participating in harness races any club horse or person; S. 45(1)(d) amended by No. 9671 s. 28. (d) exclude from participation in harness races any club horse or person which or who is not registered as required by the rules or is under disqualification or suspension pursuant to the rules; S. 45(1)(e) substituted by No. 6462 s. 3(1) (as amended by No. 6489 s. 4(Sch. item 20(c)), amended by No. 9671 s. 28. (e) grant an authority, subject to such conditions (if any) as are prescribed by the rules, or refuse to grant an authority to any person to carry on the business of bookmaking at meetings for harness races (wherever held) and revoke or suspend the authority of any such person;
S. 63A(2) amended by S.R. No. 166/1974 reg. 2, substituted by No. 32/1991 s. 6(3), amended by No. 96/2003 s. 17(6). (2) No race at any greyhound races held on ANZAC Day is to commence before 1 p.m. S. 63A(3) amended by Nos 8344 s. 26(3)(cc), 96/2003 s. 17(6). (3) The promoter of any greyhound races held on ANZAC Day shall within two months after the holding of such greyhound races— (a) supply to the Minister a detailed statement correctly setting out all receipts and expenditure in connexion with such greyhound races and verified by statutory declaration made by such promoter or if such promoter is a body corporate or a body unincorporate by the chairman and secretary thereof or in the latter case by the chairman or president and the secretary or treasurer thereof; and S. 63A(3)(b) amended by S.R. No. 166/1974 reg. 2, Nos 49/1987 s. 24(1)(a), 37/1994 s. 188(j), 96/2003 s. 17(6), 50/2015 s. 3(9). (b) pay the whole of the net profit from such greyhound races into the ANZAC Day Proceeds Fund established under the ANZAC Day Act 1958: Provided that where any such greyhound races are held on a ground not within 32 kilometres of the northeast corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne, the Minister may before the greyhound races are held authorize the payment of the net profit therefrom to any institution or organization in the district in which the greyhound races are held if he is satisfied, after consultation with the president for the time being of the Victorian branch of the Returned Services League of Australia, that such institution or organization is one whose objects would
S. 71(1)(d) amended by No. 7621 s. 12(8). (d) if he resigns in writing under his hand addressed to the Minister; S. 71(1)(e) amended by No. 9201 s. 12(a). (e) if without leave granted by the Minister he fails to attend three successive meetings of the Board; S. 71(1)(ea) inserted by No. 9201 s. 12(b). (ea) if he accepts or holds any place of profit under the Board; S. 71(1)(eb) inserted by No. 9201 s. 12(b). (eb) if he fails to comply with the provisions of section 75A(1); or (f) if his appointment is terminated by the Governor in Council. (2) If the office of a member of the Board becomes vacant otherwise than by the retirement of such member at the expiration of his term of office a qualified person shall in accordance with this Division be appointed to fill the extraordinary vacancy. S. 71(3) substituted by No. 97/1998 s. 17. (3) Any person appointed to fill an extraordinary vacancy holds office for the period, not exceeding 3 years, which is specified in the instrument of his or her appointment. S. 71A inserted by No. 17/2016 s. 6. 71A Appointment of administrator (1) On the recommendation of the Minister, the Governor in Council, by order published in the Government Gazette, may appoint an administrator to manage the greyhound racing industry for the period of the administration.
S. 77(1)(da) inserted by No. 16/2001 s. 16(b). (da) regulate the registration, breeding, kennelling and verification of lineage of greyhounds for greyhound racing or for stud or other purposes; (e) fine or otherwise punish any club or person offending against the rules— and any decision of the Board in relation to any of the matters referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) and (d) shall be final and without appeal. S. 77(2) amended by No. 9146 s. 11. (2) Any steward of the Board or of a registered club who is authorized in writing in that behalf by the Board or the club (as the case may be) may in accordance with the rules fine any person offending against the rules or disqualify or suspend from participating in greyhound racing any greyhound or person offending against the rules or both fine and disqualify or suspend any such greyhound or person. S. 77(3) substituted by No. 6638 s. 3(b), amended by No. 8209 s. 21(1)(a)(ii), substituted by No. 9671 s. 10. (3) The Board may suspend the members of a committee or other managing body of any greyhound racing club and may appoint some fit and proper person to be administrator of the club. S. 77(4) inserted by No. 6638 s. 3(b), amended by Nos 7621 s. 4(1), 8209 s. 21(1)(a)(ii), substituted by No. 9671 s. 10. (4) An administrator so appointed shall be deemed to be the committee or other managing body of the club and shall have and exercise all the powers and be subject to all the duties of the club and all the powers and duties of the chairman or any member of the club.
(2) A Steward may apply to VCAT for review of a decision made by a Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board. S. 83OI inserted by No. 52/2009 s. 9. 83OI Time limit for applying for review An application for review must be made within 28 days after the later of— (a) the day on which the decision is made; or (b) if, under the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998, the person requests a statement of reasons for the decision, the day on which the statement of reasons is given to the person or the person is informed under section 46(5) of that Act that a statement of reasons will not be given. Pt 3C (Heading) amended by No. 52/2009 s. 14. Pt 3C (Heading and ss 83P–83S) inserted by No. 16/2001 s. 23. S. 83P inserted by No. 16/2001 s. 23. 83P Definitions In this Part— S. 83P def. of bookmaking licence amended by No. 19/2002 s. 5, substituted by No. 73/2008 s. 9(1). bookmaking licence means a licence or other authority issued in respect of a bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee by a controlling body or racing club under any rules made under section 5, 91A or 91B;
regulations means regulations made under this Part; S. 84 def. of sports amended by No. 7621 s. 13(5)(a), substituted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.3 (Sch. 6 item 10.7(d)). sports means bicycle races, foot races, coursing matches, dog races (other than greyhound races), cricket matches, football matches or any other game, exercise, pastime or contest (other than a horse race) to which persons commonly resort as spectators; S. 84 def. of sports ground amended by No. 7621 s. 13(5)(a), substituted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.3 (Sch. 6 item 10.7(e)). sports ground means any land to which persons are admitted, either at all times or only at certain times and whether on payment of an entrance fee or otherwise, for the purpose of taking part in or watching any sports; S. 84 defs of substitute licence and substitute permit repealed by No. 73/2008 s. 10(2). * * * * * S. 84 def. of trading bookmaking partnership inserted by No. 19/2002 s. 7(a), repealed by No. 73/2008 s. 10(2). * * * * * S. 84 def. of write out inserted by No. 17/1992 s. 9(b), repealed by No. 24/2000 s. 12(2)(c). * * * * *
S. 93A inserted by No. 6790 s. 14, amended by No. 65/1988 s. 22(h), repealed by No. 73/1996 s. 86(i). * * * * * No. 6070 s. 94. S. 94 amended by No. 125/1986 s. 13(m), repealed by No. 73/2008 s. 16. * * * * * S. 94A inserted by No. 7230 s. 6. 94A Guarantee of bookmakers against defaults in payment of wagers S. 94A(1AA) inserted by No. 73/1996 s. 75(1), amended by No. 19/2002 s. 17(1). (1AA) In this section— S. 94A(1AA) def. of bond inserted by No. 73/2008 s. 17(1). bond includes a guarantee; S. 94A(1AA) def. of determined amount substituted by No. 73/2008 s. 17(2). determined amount, in relation to a bond, class of registered bookmaker or class of wager, means the amount determined by Order under subsection (2B) in respect of that bond, class of registered bookmaker or class of wager. S. 94A(1AA) def. of registered bookmaker repealed by No. 73/2008 s. 17(3). * * * * *
S. 94A(2B) inserted by No. 73/1996 s. 75(3), amended by No. 19/2002 s. 17(5), substituted by No. 73/2008 s. 17(7). (2B) The Governor in Council, by Order published in the Government Gazette, may determine for the purposes of this section— (a) the amount of a bond referred to in subsection (1)(a) or (b); and (b) classes of registered bookmaker and an amount in respect of each class; and (c) classes of wager and an amount in respect of each class. S. 94A(2C) inserted by No. 19/2002 s. 17(6). (2C) If an Order is made under subsection (2B), the Order is to be taken not to apply in respect of any wager made before the commencement of that Order. S. 94A(3) substituted by No. 97/1998 s. 23(2), amended by Nos 19/2002 s. 17(7), 73/2008 s. 17(8). (3) The revocation of a bond under subsection (1)(a) does not affect the liability of the Company to make any payment due under the conditions of the bond in respect of defaults occurring in the payment of wagers made in accordance with— (a) section 4; or (b) a club betting permit; or S. 94A(3)(c) amended by Nos 114/2003 s. 12.1.3 (Sch. 6 item 10.8(a)), 56/2014 s. 63(4). (c) section 2.2.5 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003— while the bond was in force. S. 94A(4) substituted by No. 97/1998 s. 23(2), amended by Nos 19/2002 s. 17(8)(a)–(c), 73/2008 s. 17(9). (4) If a registered bookmaker, or his or her substitute, has defaulted in the payment of a wager made in accordance with— (a) section 4; or (b) a club betting permit; or
The constitution of the company must not be modified or repealed unless the requirements imposed on the company and the Minister under section 3B have been complied with and no resolution to disapprove the modification or repeal has been passed by a House of Parliament. 18 Definitions In this Schedule— appointed Director means a Director occupying a position referred to in clause 5(1)(a) of this Schedule; nominated Director means a Director occupying a position referred to in clause 5(1)(b), (c), (d) or (e) of this Schedule. New Sch. 2 inserted by No. 55/2005 s. 5. Item 1— Park Situation of land Instrument and date of reservation Description of land by reference to Government Gazette Purpose of reservation Parish of Moranghurk County of Grant being Crown Allotment 79E Order in Council dated 7 February 1984 Government Gazette dated 8 February 1984, page 400, less authorised excisions Racecourse and Recreation, temporary Item 2—Caulfield Racecourse Situation of land Crown Grant or Certificate of Title details
Item 5— Racecourse Situation of land Instrument and date of reservation Description of land by reference to Government Gazette Purpose of reservation City of , Parish of Corio, , being Crown Allotment 14 of Section 6A Order in Council dated 30 July 1963 Government Gazette dated 7 August 1963, page 2436 Site for Public Racecourse and Recreation, temporary City of Geelong, Parish of Corio, County of Grant, being Crown Allotment 13 of Section 6A Order in Council dated 30 July 1963 Government Gazette dated 7 August 1963, page 2436 Site for Public purposes (Car Park), temporary Item 6—Kilmore Racing Complex Situation of Land Instrument and date of reservation Description of land by reference to Government Gazette Crown Grant or Certificate of Title details Purpose of reservation Parish of Glenburnie, , being Crown Allotment 13M1 Order in Council dated 8 August 1887 Government Gazettes dated 8 July 1887, page 2011 and 12 August 1887, page 2408 Volume 1989 Folio 650 Site for a Racecourse and other purposes of Public Recreation, permanent Parish of Glenburnie, , being Crown Allotment 13M2 Order in Council dated 14 August 1973 Government Gazette dated 22 August 1973, pages 3015 and 3016 Site for and Gardens, temporary Parish of Glenburnie, being Crown Order in Council dated 14 August Government Gazette dated 22 August 1973, page Site for Racecourse and other purposes
Parish of Dandenong, of , being 1 on Title Plan 817734K, being the Land remaining untransferred in Volume 8795 Folio 787 Volume 8795 Folio 787 Item 11—Sandown Racecourse Situation of land Crown Grant or Certificate of Title details Parish of Dandenong, of , being Lot 1 on Title Plan 710223H, formerly known as part of 2 on Plan of Subdivision 48537 Volume 8349 Folio 488 Item 12—The Meadows Racecourse Situation of land Crown Grant or Certificate of Title details Parish of Will-will-rook, of , being 4 on Plan of Subdivision 348064G Volume 10389 Folio 017 Item 13—Werribee Racecourse Situation of land Instrument and date of reservation Description of land by reference to Government Gazette Purpose of reservation Township of Werribee, (formerly known as Township Reserve of Wyndham), Parish of Mambourin, , being Crown Allotment 25D Section 17 Order in Council dated 22 April 1861 Government Gazette dated 3 May 1861, pages 875 and 876 Racecourse and purposes of General Recreation, temporary Item 14— Racecourse Situation of land Instrument and date of reservation Description of land by reference to Government Gazette Purpose of reservation
Statute Law Revision Act 1962, No. 6867/1962 Assent Date: 16.4.62 Commencement Date: 16.4.62: subject to ss 3, 4 : All of Act in operation Subordinate Legislation Act 1962, No. 6886/1962 Assent Date: 8.5.62 Commencement Date: 1.8.62: Government Gazette 4.7.62 p. 2314 : All of Act in operation Racing (Dog Racing Control Board) Act 1962, No. 6954/1962 Assent Date: 11.12.62 Commencement Date: 11.12.62 : All of Act in operation Racing (Amendment) Act 1962, No. 6962/1962 Assent Date: 18.12.62 Commencement Date: 18.12.62 : All of Act in operation Racing (Totalizator Percentages) Act 1963, No. 6981/1963 Assent Date: 30.4.63 Commencement Date: 1.4.63: s. 1(3) : All of Act in operation Racing (Trotting Control) Act 1963, No. 7000/1963 Assent Date: 21.5.63 Commencement Date: 1.8.63: Government Gazette 19.6.63 p. 1847 : All of Act in operation Victorian Amateur Turf Club (Incorporating the Racing Club) Act 1963, No. 7015/1963 Assent Date: 28.5.63 Commencement Date: S. 12 on 1.8.63: s. 12(2); rest of Act on 28.5.63 : All of Act in operation Racing (Totalizators) Act 1963, No. 7082/1963 Assent Date: 10.12.63 Commencement Date: Ss 1–3, 5–7, 9–14 on 18.12.63: Government Gazette 18.12.63 p. 3657; ss 4, 8 on 15.1.64: Government Gazette 15.1.64 p. 82; s. 15 on 25.3.64: Government Gazette 25.3.64 p. 641 : All of Act in operation Racing (Interstate Totalizators) Act 1964, No. 7138/1964 Assent Date: 5.5.64 Commencement Date: 5.5.64 : All of Act in operation Racing (Amendment) Act 1964, No. 7230/1964 Assent Date: 22.12.64 Commencement Date: 22.12.64 : All of Act in operation