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The Tasmanian Government have been reviewing the laws that regulate and control dogs in Tasmania. The review ensures contemporary and enforceable welfare outcomes for dogs in Tasmania. Greyhounds are currently exempt from the dog welfare regulation in Tasmania and as the respective standards and regulations for greyhounds exceed the facilities’ requirements, it is preferable for…

In November 2023, Tasracing introduced the Industry Code of Conduct (ICOC) which applies to all individuals involved in the racing industry in Tasmania when visiting a Tasracing workplace or venue. This includes licensed participants, their employees, associates, independent contractors and visitors to our workplaces and venues. The ICOC clearly outlines appropriate behaviours and we would…

The Tasracing Board has signed off on a business case that will be presented to the Tasmanian Government to request funding support for the development of a new greyhound training and racing facility and enhanced harness training facilities on the north west coast. The business case was developed after Tasracing’s shareholder ministers requested that the…

Tasracing notes the release today (2 October 2024) of the Report of Independent Stewards Panel established to examine and further investigate the issues raised in the Murrihy Report. To summarise the findings of the report: Harness trainers Ben Yole and Tim Yole have been charged with the mistreatment of horses between 1 April 2020 and…

Historic racing reforms pass Tasmania’s Legislative Council The Tasmanian Parliament has passed landmark legislation, which will strengthen Tasmania’s racing industry and delivers on a key election policy commitment. Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said the Racing Regulation and Integrity Bill 2024 and the Racing Regulation and Integrity (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2024 are critically important to all three codes of…

After conducting a six month trial allowing dogs to be entered onto the GAP waitlist whilst still racing, it has been found that this was not assisting in getting dogs through the process in the most timely manner. In fact, during the trial period, the GAP waitlist had more than tripled. This disadvantages any dog…