North West Coast Consultation and Options for Discussion

Friday 24 May 2024

Hello NW Harness and Greyhound Participants Please see below an outline of the planned consultation process for NW facilities As you’ll see, consultation is well underway and will continue until around 13 June Some of you attended last night’s harness forum and many of you I hope will be able to attend a dual-code forum…

Message to industry – Tasmanian Parliament

Thursday 23 May 2024

Message to industry – Tasmanian Parliament Independent Member for Clark Kristie Johnston took the opportunity in the Tasmanian Parliament today to criticise the Tasmanian greyhound racing industry, with a particular focus on welfare, naming a number of participants, including our GAP Co-ordinator Susan Gittus. For the record, Susan is doing an excellent job and enjoys…

Placeholder Invitation

Thursday 23 May 2024

Placeholder Invitation Tasracing Consultation Forum in relation to NW harness and greyhound facilities 6pm – 730pm, Weds 29 May, Devonport Venue to be confirmed

Bill ‘RRIB’ into Parliament – Minister’s Media Release

Thursday 23 May 2024

On Tuesday the Minister for Racing introduced the Racing Regulation & Integrity Bill ‘RRIB’ into Parliament – Minister’s Media Release below This is the Bill to move ORI into Tasracing and establish the new Tasracing Integrity Unit. The Bill will also enact a number of other changes, including the creation of an independent Tasmanian Racing…

Pre-race Trials for North West Participants

Wednesday 22 May 2024

Commencing on Thursday night 6 June 2024, the following procedure will be implemented on a trial basis for North West based participants to trial greyhounds after kennelling and before the first race on Thursday nights in Hobart. Trainers must have a runner engaged at the meeting to be eligible to trial. There will be a…

NW harness and greyhound participants

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Dear NW harness and greyhound participants The following is an update in relation to consultation with industry stakeholders and the process for determining facilities for the NW – Consultation commenced immediately after the Mill Rd announcement last Weds with both Club Presidents, BOTRA and a small number of other key industry stakeholders meeting with myself…