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…
Category: Greyhound News
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…
Greyhound training facilities
Trainers, please be advised that the training facilities at the Ulverstone Straight Track, Ebony Minda Straight Track and the Brighton Straight Track are only available for use for free galloping, with all sessions to be booked in advance. The drag lure at the Ebony Minda Straight track and the Brighton Straight track is not permitted…
Letter from Sean Hannan, Greyhound Australasia
Sean Hannan Chairman Greyhounds Australasia Dear Greyhound Community, We are currently facing unprecedented times across the world where each day brings new challenges for us all. No one can predict what our future will look like other than to recognise that it will certainly be different. As we all work together as a collective greyhound…
Media release – Tasmanian Minister for Racing
2 April 2020 Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing Racing to cease in Tasmania These are difficult times for all Tasmanians, and today our Government made the tough decision to cease all racing in the State from this point forward. I can assure you, this decision was not taken lightly as Tasmania’s racing industry supports thousands…