Tasracing will provide as much information and support as possible to those affected by the temporary closure of racing. We have compiled an information pack to help racing industry employers register for the JobKeeper payment. A step by step guide to JobKeeper registration is outlined below: Step 1 – Registration for JobKeeper Payment Navigate to…
Tasmanian racing industry support package details
Tasracing met with representatives from the three codes of racing and have agreed to the detail of the industry support package developed in response to the COVID 19 crisis. Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson said the welfare of racing animals was top of mind during discussions with industry. “The focus is on keeping the animals in…
Programs and financial support for Tasmanian businesses
7 April 2020 Michael Ferguson, Minister for State Growth Programs and financial support for Tasmanian businesses Tasmanian businesses are facing extremely difficult and unprecedented circumstances, and we are doing everything we can to help them get through the challenges posed by COVID-19. Business Tasmania has had more than 1,500 online registrations and more than 1,800…
Tasmanian racing industry support package
Tasracing will work with Tasmanian racing industry participants on the implementation of the support package developed in response to the COVID 19 crisis. The support package will be funded by a contribution from Tasracing and a loan from the Tasmanian Government. CEO Paul Eriksson said he would be consulting with representatives from the thoroughbred, harness…
Minister for Racing announcement on support for racing
7 April 2020 Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing Support for Tasmania’s racing industry Our first priority is to keep Tasmanians safe and secure and that’s why we made the tough decision to temporarily cease racing in the State. We are equally committed to assisting those doing it tough during this difficult period, and today confirm…
Message to the industry from Paul Eriksson, CEO Tasracing
I am writing to provide an update around the circumstances that we find ourselves in following the decision to stop racing in Tasmania for the next four weeks. At the time of the announcement, the Premier, Peter Gutwein, said the public health advice about the industry continuing to operate was clear, and while disappointed, the…