{"id":"a-1999-1","name":"Racing Act 1999","slug":"racing-act-1999","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"act","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"1 of 1999","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":24235,"registerId":"act-a-1999-1-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"Part 1 Preliminary\n1 Name of Act\nThis Act is the Racing Act 1999.\n2 Dictionary\nThe dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.\nNote 1 The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this\nAct, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined\nelsewhere in this Act.\nFor example, the signpost definition ‘licensed racecourse—see\nsection 5.’ means that the term ‘licensed racecourse’ is defined in that\nsection and the definition applies to this Act.\nNote 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to\nthe entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act,\nprovides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see\nLegislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).\n3 Notes\nA note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.\nNote See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.\n\nControl of races for the purpose of betting Part 2\nRace meetings Division 2.1\nSection 4\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 3\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 2 Control of races for the purpose\nof betting\nDivision 2.1 Race meetings\n4 Restriction on races for the purpose of betting\n(1) A person must not conduct a race for the purpose of betting, except\nat an authorised race meeting.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\n(2) A person must not participate in a race conducted for the purpose of\nbetting, except at an authorised race meeting, as—\n(a) rider or driver of an animal; or\n(b) trainer; or\n(c) owner; or\n(d) in a capacity prescribed by regulation.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\n(3) It is a defence to a charge for an offence against subsection (2) that\nthe person did not know, and had no reason to suppose, that the race\nwas being conducted for the purpose of betting.\n5 Licensed racecourses\n(1) A racecourse is a licensed racecourse in relation to a controlling body\nor an ARO if approved as such by the commission on an application\nby the body or ARO.\n(2) A racecourse that was nominated by the ARO under\nsection 34 (1) (c) (ii) is approved as a licensed racecourse in relation\nto the ARO.\n\nPart 2 Control of races for the purpose of betting\nDivision 2.1 Race meetings\nSection 6\npage 4 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) The commission may revoke approval of a licensed racecourse in\nrelation to a controlling body or an ARO—\n(a) at the request of the controlling body or ARO concerned; or\n(b) after determining by an inquiry that the approval should be\nrevoked.\n6 Approval of betting at certain race meetings\n(1) The commission may approve race meetings for the purposes of\nbetting, in accordance with this section.\n(2) A controlling body may propose for approval by the commission a\nrace meeting for the purpose of betting that is to be held at a licensed\nracecourse of the body by another person.\n(3) In proposing such a race meeting, the controlling body may attach\nsuch conditions as it thinks appropriate.\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Schedules of race meetings","content":"7 Schedules of race meetings\n(1) A controlling body or an ARO must publish from time to time a\nschedule of race meetings to be held by the body or ARO.\n(2) The commission may require schedules to be published at times and\nin a form approved by the commission.\n(3) A schedule must specify for each authorised race meeting—\n(a) the day when it is to be held; and\n(b) the racecourse where it is to be held; and\n(c) the person or body who will conduct the meeting; and\n(d) where any race at the race meeting will be subject to special\nrules as to racing or betting—\n(i) the rules under which the race will be held; and\n\nControl of races for the purpose of betting Part 2\nRace meetings Division 2.1\nSection 8\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 5\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(ii) the rules under which any betting on the race will be\nconducted; and\n(iii) an address where members of the public may obtain copies\nof the rules before the day of the race meeting.\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Race meetings to be conducted in compliance with","content":"8 Race meetings to be conducted in compliance with\nconditions\nA person conducting a race meeting must comply with this Act and\nwith any conditions set under section 6 (3) or section 34 (3).\nMaximum penalty: 50 penalty units.\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Phantom meetings","content":"9 Phantom meetings\nA person must not conduct a race meeting for the purpose of betting\nwithout running races at the meeting, other than with the approval in\nwriting of the commission, unless—\n(a) the meeting is an authorised race meeting; and\n(b) races were scheduled to be run at the meeting and nominations\ncalled for; and\n(c) sufficient nominations were received for races to be run at the\nmeeting; and\n(d) the races were cancelled only because of unforeseen\ncircumstances; and\n(e) those circumstances did not permit the cancellation to be made\nmore than 2 business days before the meeting.\n\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Control of races for the purpose of betting","content":"Part 2 Control of races for the purpose of betting\nDivision 2.2 Approved rules\nSection 10\npage 6 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Div 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"2 Approved rules","content":"Division 2.2 Approved rules\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of approved rules of a controlling body","content":"10 Application of approved rules of a controlling body\nThe approved rules of a controlling body apply in relation to—\n(a) a person (an affected person) registered with or licensed by—\n(i) the controlling body; or\n(ii) where the registration or licence is of a kind recognised by\nthe controlling body for the purposes of the rules—a\ncorresponding body that deals with racing of the same\nkind; and\n(b) an animal registered with or licensed by a body referred to in\nparagraph (a) (i) or (ii); and\n(c) a person who was formerly an affected person—\n(i) whose registration or licence is under suspension; or\n(ii) so far as the rules relate to the dealings of the person with\nan affected person—whose registration or licence is\ncancelled; and\n(d) subject to any approval by the commission of special rules—a\nrace meeting conducted by the controlling body; and\n(e) any premises owned or occupied by the controlling body.\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of approved rules of an ARO","content":"11 Application of approved rules of an ARO\nThe approved rules of an ARO apply in relation to—\n(a) a person registered with or licensed by the ARO (an affected\nperson); and\n(b) an animal registered with or licensed by the ARO; and\n(c) a person who was formerly an affected person—\n(i) whose registration or licence is under suspension; or\n\nControl of races for the purpose of betting Part 2\nApproved rules Division 2.2\nSection 12\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 7\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(ii) so far as the rules relate to the dealings of the person with\nan affected person—whose registration or licence is\ncancelled; and\n(d) subject to any approval by the commission of special rules—any\nauthorised race meeting conducted by the ARO; and\n(e) any premises owned or occupied by the ARO.\n12 Approval of special rules for race meetings\nThe commission may approve, on the application of a controlling\nbody or an ARO, rules other than the approved rules for a race\nmeeting, or for some races at a race meeting.\n13 Special rules to be made available before a race meeting\nA person conducting a race meeting at which special rules will apply\nmust ensure that any member of the public is able to obtain a copy of\nthe rules—\n(a) from the time of publication of the relevant schedule under\nsection 7—at the address specified in the schedule; and\n(b) on the day of the meeting—at the racecourse.\nMaximum penalty: 50 penalty units.\n","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of special rules","content":"14 Application of special rules\n(1) Special rules apply in relation to—\n(a) the races or race meeting in relation to which they were\napproved; and\n(b) a person or animal participating in a race in relation to which\nthey were approved.\n(2) For this section, where special rules are approved in relation to a race\nmeeting, they are approved in relation to each race at that meeting.\n\nPart 3 Controlling bodies\nDivision 3.1 Controlling body for thoroughbred racing\nSection 15\npage 8 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 3 Controlling bodies\nDivision 3.1 Controlling body for thoroughbred\nracing\n","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Racing club is the controlling body for thoroughbred","content":"15 Racing club is the controlling body for thoroughbred\nracing\n(1) The Canberra Racing Club Incorporated (the racing club), a body\nincorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991, is the\ncontrolling body in relation to thoroughbred racing for this Act.\n(2) The racing club must not amend its constitution without giving the\ncommission 14 days notice in writing.\n(3) The constitution of the racing club must be consistent with this Act\nand must give it the necessary capacity to fulfil its functions under\nthis Act.\n16 Functions of the racing club\n(1) The functions of the racing club are—\n(a) to conduct thoroughbred race meetings and thoroughbred races\nwithin the Territory; and\n(b) to participate in the national body coordinating thoroughbred\nracing in Australia; and\n(c) to make or adopt rules to govern the conduct of thoroughbred\nracing and betting conducted at race meetings; and\n(d) to prepare and implement plans and strategies for the\nmanagement of the financial affairs of the thoroughbred racing\ncode and for the development, promotion and marketing of the\ncode; and\n\nControlling bodies Part 3\nControlling body for thoroughbred racing Division 3.1\nSection 17\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 9\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(e) to approve race meetings to be conducted by other people, for\nthe purpose of proposals under section 6, on such conditions as\nit thinks appropriate; and\n(f) to advise and inform the Minister as the Minister requires.\n(2) The racing club may, for the purpose of performing its functions and\ndischarging its duties under this Act, enter into reciprocal\narrangements with another controlling body or any corresponding\nbody in relation to—\n(a) the registration of animals; or\n(b) the endorsement and recognition of disqualifications, licences,\npermits and defaulters; or\n(c) any other matter relating to the administration and control of\nracing.\nNote A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function\nalso gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the\nfunction (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity).\n17 Delegation by racing club\nThe racing club may delegate its functions under this Act to a\nmember, officer or employee of the racing club.\nNote For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions,\nsee the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.\n18 Racing club—reports and accounts\nThe racing club must give the commission a copy of each report and\nstatement of accounts that it gives to its members.\n\nPart 3 Controlling bodies\nDivision 3.1 Controlling body for thoroughbred racing\nSection 19\npage 10 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n19 Rules of thoroughbred racing\n(1) The racing club may adopt the Australian Rules of Racing (as adopted\nby Racing Australia Limited and in force from time to time).\n(2) Subject to this Act, the racing club may make local rules in\naccordance with the Australian Rules of Racing.\n(3) Rules made or adopted by the racing club under this section are not\nsubordinate laws under the Legislation Act.\n","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Racing club—appointment of administrator","content":"20 Racing club—appointment of administrator\n(1) The Minister may, if advised to do so by the commission following\nan inquiry, suspend the appointments of the directors of the racing\nclub and appoint an administrator to deal with its affairs until such\ntime as new directors can conveniently be appointed in accordance\nwith its constitution.\nNote For the making of appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.\n(2) If the Minister acts under subsection (1), the Minister must ensure\nthat, not later than 7 sitting days after the day the Minister takes the\naction—\n(a) the Legislative Assembly is told of the action; and\n(b) a copy of the commission’s advice is presented to the Assembly.\n(3) To remove any doubt, the Legislation Act, division 19.3.3 does not\napply to an appointment of an administrator under subsection (1).\n(4) The Legislation Act, section 254A (Delegation by Minister) does not\napply to a function under this section.\n\nControlling bodies Part 3\nControlling body for harness racing Division 3.2\nSection 21\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 11\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nDivision 3.2 Controlling body for harness racing\n","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Harness club is the controlling body for harness racing","content":"21 Harness club is the controlling body for harness racing\n(1) The Canberra Harness Racing Club Inc. (the harness club), a body\nincorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991, is the\ncontrolling body in relation to harness racing for this Act.\n(2) The harness club must not amend its constitution without giving the\ncommission 14 days notice in writing.\n(3) The constitution of the harness club must be consistent with this Act\nand must give it the necessary capacity to fulfil its functions under\nthis Act.\n22 Functions of the harness club\n(1) The functions of the harness club are—\n(a) to conduct harness race meetings and harness races within the\nTerritory; and\n(b) to participate in the national body coordinating harness racing in\nAustralia; and\n(c) to make or adopt rules to govern the conduct of harness racing\nand betting conducted at race meetings; and\n(d) to prepare and implement plans and strategies for the\nmanagement of the financial affairs of the harness racing code\nand for the development, promotion and marketing of the code;\nand\n(e) to approve race meetings to be conducted by other people, for\nthe purpose of proposals under section 6, on such conditions as\nit thinks appropriate; and\n(f) to advise and inform the Minister as the Minister requires.\n\n","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Controlling bodies","content":"Part 3 Controlling bodies\n","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"Div 3","sectionType":"division","heading":"2 Controlling body for harness racing","content":"Division 3.2 Controlling body for harness racing\nSection 23\npage 12 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) The harness club may, for the purpose of performing its functions and\ndischarging its duties under this Act, enter into reciprocal\narrangements with another controlling body or any corresponding\nbody in relation to—\n(a) the registration of animals; or\n(b) the endorsement and recognition of disqualifications, licences,\npermits and defaulters; or\n(c) any other matter relating to the administration and control of\nracing.\nNote A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function\nalso gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the\nfunction (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity).\n23 Delegation by harness club\nThe harness club may delegate its functions under this Act to a\nmember, officer or employee of the harness club.\nNote For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions,\nsee the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.\n24 Harness club—reports and accounts\nThe harness club must give the commission a copy of each report and\nstatement of accounts that it gives to its members.\n","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rules of harness racing","content":"25 Rules of harness racing\n(1) Subject to this Act, the harness club may make rules for—\n(a) the regulation, control and promotion of the sport of harness\nracing; and\n(b) the conduct of harness race meetings and harness races within\nthe Territory; and\n(c) betting conducted at harness race meetings.\n\nControlling bodies Part 3\nControlling body for harness racing Division 3.2\nSection 26\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 13\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) The harness club may make rules consistent with those made by\ncorresponding bodies in Australia in relation to harness racing.\n(3) Rules made by the harness club under this section are not subordinate\nlaws under the Legislation Act.\n","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Harness club—appointment of administrator","content":"26 Harness club—appointment of administrator\n(1) The Minister may, if advised to do so by the commission following\nan inquiry, suspend the appointments of the directors of the harness\nclub and appoint an administrator to deal with its affairs until such\ntime as new directors can conveniently be appointed in accordance\nwith its constitution.\nNote For the making of appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.\n(2) Where the Minister acts under this section, the Minister must ensure\nthat—\n(a) the Legislative Assembly is informed of the action; and\n(b) a copy of the advice of the commission is presented to the\nAssembly;\nwithin 7 sitting days after the action.\n(3) To remove any doubt, the Legislation Act, division 19.3.3 does not\napply to an appointment of an administrator under subsection (1).\n(4) The Legislation Act, section 254A (Delegation by Minister) does not\napply to a function under this section.\n\nPart 4 Approved racing organisations\nSection 33\npage 14 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 4 Approved racing organisations\n","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved racing organisations","content":"33 Approved racing organisations\n(1) The commission may approve, in accordance with this part, a racing\norganisation to be an approved racing organisation (an ARO).\n(2) An ARO may conduct race meetings consisting of races of the kinds\nspecified in its instrument of approval for the purposes of betting.\n(3) The commission must not approve an ARO to conduct race meetings\nthat include thoroughbred races.\n","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications","content":"34 Applications\n(1) An applicant for approval to be an ARO must—\n(a) be a body corporate; and\n(b) have the capacity—\n(i) to conduct and control race meetings for the purpose of\nbetting; and\n(ii) ensure that races conducted by it will be conducted\nhonestly and free from criminal influence; and\n(c) provide to the commission—\n(i) a copy of the rules under which it proposes to conduct race\nmeetings (including a specification of the kinds of races);\nand\n(ii) the particulars of the racecourse or racecourses where it\nproposes to conduct race meetings; and\n(iii) such other information as the commission requires for the\npurpose of evaluating the application.\n\nApproved racing organisations Part 4\nSection 35\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 15\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) If the commission is satisfied that—\n(a) the applicant satisfies subsection (1) (a) and (b); and\n(b) the rules referred to in subsection (1) (c) (i) are satisfactory;\nthe commission must approve an application unless it has determined\nby an inquiry that it would be against the public interest to do so.\n(3) An approval may be subject to such conditions as the commission\nthinks appropriate.\n(4) An approval under this section includes an approval of the rules\nreferred to in subsection (1) (c) (i).\n(5) If the commission refuses an application, it must give the reasons for\nthe decision in writing.\n(6) An applicant who is refused approval under subsection (3) on the\nground that the commission is satisfied that it would be against the\npublic interest may apply to the Minister for a review of the decision.\n(7) The Minister, on reviewing the decision, may direct the commission\nto grant approval to the applicant.\n(8) A direction by the Minister under subsection (7)—\n(a) is a disallowable instrument; and\n(b) takes effect, unless disallowed, at the end of the period during\nwhich it is disallowable.\n","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Variation of conditions or approved rules","content":"35 Variation of conditions or approved rules\n(1) The commission may, on its own initiative or on the application of an\nARO, add to or vary any conditions of approval under section 34 (3).\n(2) The commission may, on the application of an ARO, approve a\nchange to the rules approved under section 34 (4).\n\n","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Approved racing organisations","content":"Part 4 Approved racing organisations\nSection 36\npage 16 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) In considering whether to act under this section, the commission must\nsatisfy itself as to the matters referred to in section 34 (2), and may\nrequire the ARO to provide such information as it requires for that\npurpose.\n","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Revocation of approval of AROs","content":"36 Revocation of approval of AROs\n(1) If the commission is satisfied, following an inquiry, that an ARO no\nlonger satisfies section 34 (1) (a) or (b), or has contravened a\nprovision of this Act, it may revoke the organisation’s approval.\n(2) If the commission is satisfied that it is no longer in the public interest\nthat an ARO be approved, it may direct the commission to revoke the\norganisation’s approval.\n(3) A direction by the commission under subsection (2)—\n(a) is a disallowable instrument; and\n(b) takes effect, unless disallowed, at the end of the period during\nwhich it is disallowable.\n","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"37","sectionType":"section","heading":"AROs must provide reports","content":"37 AROs must provide reports\nAn ARO must provide the commission with a copy of each report or\nstatement of accounts of the organisation provided to members or\nshareholders of the organisation.\n\nThe Racing Appeals Tribunal Part 5\nThe tribunal Division 5.1\nSection 38\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 17\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 5 The Racing Appeals Tribunal\nDivision 5.1 The tribunal\n","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment","content":"38 Establishment\nThe Racing Appeals Tribunal is established.\n","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"39 Functions\nThe functions of the tribunal are—\n(a) to hear and determine appeals; and\n(b) to exercise the functions given to the tribunal by this Act or\nanother Act.\n","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Membership","content":"40 Membership\n(1) The tribunal must consist of—\n(a) a president; and\n(b) a deputy president; and\n(c) 4 other members.\n(2) The appointment and conditions of office of members of the tribunal\nmust be in accordance with schedule 1.\n","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Constitution for appeals","content":"41 Constitution for appeals\n(1) For the purpose of hearing an appeal, the tribunal must be constituted,\nsubject to subsection (2), by 3 members, of which 1 must be the\npresident or deputy president.\n(2) If the president is satisfied that an appeal for hearing is of a\nsufficiently minor nature, the tribunal must be constituted as\ndetermined by the president.\n\nPart 5 The Racing Appeals Tribunal\nDivision 5.1 The tribunal\nSection 42\npage 18 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) The tribunal, separately constituted under this section, may sit\nsimultaneously to determine separate matters.\n","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessors","content":"42 Assessors\n(1) The tribunal may have assessors.\n(2) The president may direct that the tribunal, in hearing an appeal, must\nbe assisted by 1 or more assessors.\n(3) An assessor assisting the tribunal may assist and advise the tribunal\non any matter before it, but must not adjudicate on any matter.\n(4) The appointment and conditions of office of assessors must be in\naccordance with schedule 2.\n","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers in relation to witnesses etc","content":"43 Powers in relation to witnesses etc\n(1) The president, the deputy president or the registrar, may, by written\nnotice given to a person, require the person to appear before the\ntribunal at a hearing, at a stated time and place, to do either or both of\nthe following:\n(a) to give evidence;\n(b) to produce a stated document or other thing relevant to the\nhearing.\n(2) The member presiding at a hearing of the tribunal may require a\nwitness appearing before the tribunal to give evidence to do 1 or more\nof the following:\n(a) to take an oath;\n(b) to answer a question relevant to the hearing;\n\nThe Racing Appeals Tribunal Part 5\nThe tribunal Division 5.1\nSection 44\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 19\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(c) to produce a stated document or other thing relevant to the\nhearing.\nNote 1 Oath includes affirmation and take an oath includes make an affirmation\n(see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).\nNote 2 The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the\nprivilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege.\n(3) The tribunal may inspect or make copies of any document or other\nthing produced before the tribunal and keep it for the reasonable\nperiod it considers appropriate.\n44 Application of Criminal Code, ch 7\nAn appeal before the tribunal is a legal proceeding for the Criminal\nCode, chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences).\nNote That chapter includes offences (eg perjury, falsifying evidence, failing to\nattend and refusing to be sworn) applying in relation to tribunal\nproceedings.\n","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rules of the tribunal","content":"45 Rules of the tribunal\n(1) The tribunal may make rules (the rules of the tribunal ) for the\nprocedure of the tribunal.\n(2) A rule made under this section is a disallowable instrument.\n","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registrar of tribunal","content":"46 Registrar of tribunal\nThe chief executive officer must appoint a public servant as the\nregistrar of the tribunal.\nNote 1 For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the\nLegislation Act, pt 19.3.\nNote 2 In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or\nnominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).\n\nPart 5 The Racing Appeals Tribunal\nDivision 5.2 Hearing of appeals\nSection 46A\npage 20 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"46A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Protection from liability for tribunal members","content":"46A Protection from liability for tribunal members\n(1) A tribunal member is not civilly liable for anything done or omitted\nto be done honestly and without recklessness—\n(a) in the exercise of a function under this Act; or\n(b) in the reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the\nexercise of a function under this Act.\n(2) Any liability that would, apart from this section, attach to a tribunal\nmember attaches instead to the Territory.\nDivision 5.2 Hearing of appeals\n","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Jurisdiction","content":"47 Jurisdiction\n(1) The tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and determine an appeal from a\nperson aggrieved by a decision of a controlling body, an ARO or\nanother person conducting a race meeting if—\n(a) the decision was made, or purported to be made, under the\nrelevant approved rules or special rules; and\n(b) the decision—\n(i) disqualified or suspended a person or animal from\nparticipating in events governed by those rules in any\nparticular capacity; or\n(ii) imposed a fine.\n(2) The tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and determine an appeal from a\nperson aggrieved by a decision of a controlling body or an ARO that\nrequires a person not to enter a racecourse or training track.\n\nThe Racing Appeals Tribunal Part 5\nHearing of appeals Division 5.2\nSection 48\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 21\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appeals—filing","content":"48 Appeals—filing\nAn appeal mentioned in section 47 must be filed with the registrar not\nlater than—\n(a) 7 days after the day the appellant is told of the decision from\nwhich the appeal is made; or\n(b) if the tribunal allows the appeal to be filed by a later time—that\ntime.\n","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Suspension of decision pending hearing of the appeal","content":"49 Suspension of decision pending hearing of the appeal\nThe president or the deputy president of the tribunal may, if satisfied\nthat it is appropriate to do so, order that the operation of the decision\nappealed against be suspended until the tribunal determines\notherwise.\n","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Parties","content":"50 Parties\nThe parties to an appeal are—\n(a) the appellant; and\n(b) the controlling body, ARO or other person whose decision is\nbeing appealed against; and\n(c) any other person who satisfies the tribunal that the person is\ndirectly affected by or interested in the subject matter of the\nappeal.\n","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of hearing","content":"51 Notice of hearing\n(1) The tribunal must give a party to an appeal reasonable notice of the\ntime and place at which it intends to hear the appeal.\n(2) If a party fails to appear at a hearing, in person or by a representative,\nthe tribunal may hear the appeal in that party’s absence.\n\nPart 5 The Racing Appeals Tribunal\nDivision 5.2 Hearing of appeals\nSection 52\npage 22 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Representation","content":"52 Representation\nA party to an appeal may be represented—\n(a) by a lawyer; or\n(b) with the leave of the tribunal, by some other representative.\n","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Bond","content":"53 Bond\n(1) An appeal must not be heard by the tribunal unless the appellant has\nfirst lodged with the registrar any bond required under the rules of the\ntribunal .\n(2) A bond paid by an appellant must not be refunded unless—\n(a) the tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part; or\n(b) the appellant satisfies the tribunal that the appeal was genuinely\ninstituted on reasonable grounds and not for the purpose of\ndelaying the operation of the decision or order under appeal.\n","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Hearings to be in public","content":"54 Hearings to be in public\nAn appeal to the tribunal must be heard in public unless the tribunal,\nfor good reason, determines otherwise.\n","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adjournments","content":"55 Adjournments\nThe tribunal may at any time adjourn the hearing of an appeal as it\nconsiders appropriate.\n","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Record of proceedings","content":"56 Record of proceedings\nThe tribunal must keep a record of its proceedings.\n\nThe Racing Appeals Tribunal Part 5\nHearing of appeals Division 5.2\nSection 57\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 23\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Evidence","content":"57 Evidence\n(1) Except as otherwise determined by the tribunal, an appeal must be\nconducted by way of rehearing on the evidence at the original hearing,\nbut the tribunal may receive fresh evidence given orally or, if the\ntribunal so determines, in writing.\nNote It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or\nmisleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see\nCriminal Code, pt 3.4).\n(2) The tribunal may inform itself in any way it considers appropriate.\n(3) The tribunal must give each party to an appeal a reasonable\nopportunity to make submissions to the tribunal, to give evidence and\nto call, examine or cross-examine witnesses.\n","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Procedure for decision by the tribunal","content":"58 Procedure for decision by the tribunal\n(1) A decision by the tribunal must be made by a majority of the members\npresent, with the senior member having a casting vote where there is\nno majority.\n(2) For this section, the president must determine the order of seniority\nof members of the tribunal.\n","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Principles on which decisions made","content":"59 Principles on which decisions made\n(1) The tribunal must act according to equity and good conscience and\nthe substantial merits of the case without regard to technicalities and\nlegal forms.\n(2) The tribunal is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform\nitself on any matter as it considers appropriate.\n\n","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"The Racing Appeals Tribunal","content":"Part 5 The Racing Appeals Tribunal\n","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"Div 5","sectionType":"division","heading":"2 Hearing of appeals","content":"Division 5.2 Hearing of appeals\nSection 60\npage 24 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Orders etc that may be made by the tribunal","content":"60 Orders etc that may be made by the tribunal\n(1) The tribunal may, on the hearing of an appeal—\n(a) affirm, vary or quash the decision or order appealed against, or\nsubstitute, or make in addition, any decision or order that could\nhave been made by the original decision-maker;\n(b) remit the subject matter of the appeal to the person or body that\nmade the decision for further hearing or consideration; or\n(c) subject to subsection (2), make any other order that the case\nrequires.\n(2) The tribunal may make an order as to costs if it considers that it would\nbe unjust for each party to bear its own costs.\n","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decisions of tribunal final and binding","content":"61 Decisions of tribunal final and binding\nA decision of the tribunal on an appeal is final and binding on the\nentities affected.\n\nJockeys accident insurance Part 5A\nSection 61A\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 5A Jockeys accident insurance\n","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"61A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions—pt 5A","content":"61A Definitions—pt 5A\nIn this part:\n1987 NSW Act means the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW).\n1998 NSW Act means the Workplace Injury Management and\nWorkers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW).\nACT jockey means a jockey, apprentice jockey or other person who\nis—\n(a) licensed by Racing NSW as an approved rider; and\n(b) engaged—\n(i) to ride a horse for fee or reward at a meeting for horse\nracing conducted or held by the racing club; or\n(ii) in riding work in connection with horse racing (but not\nharness racing) on the racecourse or other premises of the\nracing club.\napplied NSW Acts means the NSW Acts applied under section 61B.\ninjury has the same meaning as in the applied NSW Acts.\nNSW Acts means the 1987 NSW Act and the 1998 NSW Act,\nincluding the special insurance scheme for NSW jockeys under those\nActs.\nNote A reference to a law (including a law of another jurisdiction) includes a\nreference to—\n• the law as originally made and as amended (see Legislation Act,\ns 102); and\n• the statutory instruments made or in force under the law (see\nLegislation Act, s 104).\n\nPart 5A Jockeys accident insurance\nSection 61B\npage 26 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nNSW jockey means a jockey, apprentice jockey or other person who\nis—\n(a) licensed by Racing NSW as an approved rider; and\n(b) taken to be a worker under the NSW Acts because of the 1998\nNSW Act, schedule 1, clause 9 (1) (a) or (c).\nNote The 1998 NSW Act, schedule 1, clause 9 (1) (a) and (c) applies\nrespectively to a person who is—\nengaged to ride a horse for fee or reward at a meeting for horse racing\nconducted or held by a racing club or association; or\nengaged in riding work in connection with horse racing (but not harness\nracing) on the racecourse or other premises of a racing club or\nassociation.\nRacing NSW—see the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 (NSW),\nsection 3 (Definitions).\nspecial insurance scheme, for NSW jockeys, means the scheme under\nwhich Racing NSW provides accident insurance as a specialised\ninsurer for NSW jockeys under the NSW Acts.\n","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"61B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accident insurance arrangements—authorisation","content":"61B Accident insurance arrangements—authorisation\n(1) This section applies if Racing NSW is a specialised insurer under the\nNSW Acts in relation to NSW jockeys.\n(2) Racing NSW is authorised to provide accident insurance in relation\nto ACT jockeys.\n(3) The authorisation under subsection (2) is for Racing NSW to act as a\nspecialised insurer in the ACT—\n(a) in the same way that it acts as a specialised insurer in NSW under\nthe NSW Acts in relation to NSW jockeys; and\n(b) as if the racing club were a racing club under those Acts.\n\nJockeys accident insurance Part 5A\nSection 61C\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 27\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(4) Without limiting subsections (2) and (3), the NSW Acts apply in the\nACT for those subsections, with any necessary change and any change\nprescribed by regulation.\n(5) In particular, a regulation made for subsection (4) may include\nchanges for either or both of the following:\n(a) excluding a provision of the applied NSW Acts;\n(b) applying a territory law in relation to the operation of the applied\nNSW Acts, including by giving jurisdiction or functions to\nterritory courts or entities.\n","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"61C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accident insurance arrangements—operation","content":"61C Accident insurance arrangements—operation\n(1) To remove any doubt—\n(a) under the applied NSW Acts—\n(i) an ACT jockey has the same rights and obligations\n(including rights and obligations in relation to common law\ndamages) in relation to an injury suffered as an ACT\njockey that a NSW jockey would have under the NSW Acts\nin relation to an injury suffered as a NSW jockey; and\n(ii) the racing club and Racing NSW have the same rights and\nobligations (including rights and obligations in relation to\ncommon law damages) in relation to an injury suffered as\nan ACT jockey that they would have under the NSW Acts\nin relation to an injury suffered as a NSW jockey; and\n(b) the applied NSW Acts do not create any right (whether\nsubstantive or procedural) in relation to an injury suffered as an\nACT jockey that a NSW jockey would not have under the NSW\nActs in relation to an injury suffered as a NSW jockey; and\n(c) except as provided in paragraph (1) (a) (i), an ACT jockey is not\nentitled to recover damages for an injury suffered as an ACT\njockey; and\n\n","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5A","sectionType":"part","heading":"Jockeys accident insurance","content":"Part 5A Jockeys accident insurance\nSection 61D\npage 28 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(d) the Limitation Act 1985 does not apply to any claim for\ncompensation or damages by an ACT jockey that is governed by\nthe applied NSW Acts.\n(2) Subsection (1) (a) and (b) has effect subject to any regulation made\nfor this part, including a regulation made for—\n(a) excluding a provision of the applied NSW Acts; or\n(b) applying a territory law in relation to the operation of the applied\nNSW Acts, including by giving jurisdiction or functions to\nterritory courts or entities.\n","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"61D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notices relating to accident insurance arrangements","content":"61D Notices relating to accident insurance arrangements\n(1) The Minister must prepare a notice if—\n(a) Racing NSW becomes a specialised insurer in relation to ACT\njockeys because of the grant of a licence under the 1987 NSW\nAct; or\n(b) a licence mentioned in paragraph (a)—\n(i) is suspended or cancelled; or\n(ii) expires.\n(2) The notice must state the following:\n(a) for the grant of a licence—its duration;\n(b) for the suspension of a licence—the period of suspension;\n(c) for the cancellation or expiry of a licence—when the\ncancellation or expiry happened.\n(3) A notice under this section is a notifiable instrument.\n\nUse of race field information Part 5B\nLimits on use of race field information Division 5B.1\nSection 61E\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 29\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 5B Use of race field information\nDivision 5B.1 Limits on use of race field information\n","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"61E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions—pt 5B","content":"61E Definitions—pt 5B\nIn this part:\nbetting exchange—\n(a) means a facility that allows a person—\n(i) to place or accept, through the operator of the facility, a\nwager with another person; or\n(ii) to place with the operator of the facility a wager that is\nmatched with an opposing wager placed with the operator\nof the facility; but\n(b) does not include a facility that allows a person to place a wager\nonly with a person who conducts bookmaking or a totalisator.\nlicensed wagering operator means a wagering operator holding a\nlicence or other authority to conduct a wagering business—\n(a) under a law of the Territory, a State or an external territory; or\n(b) issued by a controlling body, a corresponding body, or a racing\nauthority of the Territory, a State or an external territory.\nNote State includes the Northern Territory—see the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1.\nrace field information means information in relation to an authorised\nrace meeting in the ACT that identifies, or is capable of identifying,\nany of the following:\n(a) the name, number or time of a race;\n(b) the name or number of a horse nominated for, or otherwise\ntaking part in, a race;\n\nPart 5B Use of race field information\nDivision 5B.1 Limits on use of race field information\nSection 61E\npage 30 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(c) the name or number of a horse scratched or otherwise withdrawn\nfrom a race;\n(d) the name or number of a rider of a horse nominated for, or\notherwise taking part in, a race;\n(e) the name or number of a trainer of a horse nominated for, or\notherwise taking part in, a race;\n(f) the outcome of a race.\nrace field information charge—see section 61M (1).\nracing authority, of the Territory, a State or an external territory,\nmeans an entity that controls, supervises or regulates racing in the\nACT, State or external territory.\nrelevant controlling body means—\n(a) for a thoroughbred race—the racing club; and\n(b) for a harness race—the harness club; and\n(c) for a race of a kind stated in an instrument of approval under\nsection 33 (Approved racing organisations)—the ARO to which\nthe instrument relates.\nwagering operator means—\n(a) a bookmaker; or\n(b) a person who conducts a betting exchange; or\n(c) a person who conducts a totalisator; or\n(d) a person who otherwise conducts a wagering business; or\n(e) a person who acts as an agent for a person mentioned in\nparagraph (a), (b), (c) or (d).\n\nUse of race field information Part 5B\nLimits on use of race field information Division 5B.1\nSection 61F\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 31\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"61F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence—use of race field information without approval","content":"61F Offence—use of race field information without approval\nA licensed wagering operator commits an offence if—\n(a) the operator uses race field information, in the ACT or\nelsewhere, for the conduct of the operator’s wagering business;\nand\n(b) the operator does not have approval to use race field\ninformation.\nMaximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or\nboth.\n","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"61G","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence—failing to pay race field information charge","content":"61G Offence—failing to pay race field information charge\nA licensed wagering operator commits an offence if—\n(a) the operator has approval to use race field information in a\nfinancial year; and\n(b) it is a condition of the approval that the operator pay a race field\ninformation charge; and\n(c) the operator has not paid the race field information charge as\nrequired under this Act.\nMaximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or\nboth.\n","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"61H","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence—failing to comply with condition on approval","content":"61H Offence—failing to comply with condition on approval\nA licensed wagering operator commits an offence if—\n(a) the operator has approval to use race field information; and\n(b) the operator does not comply with a condition on the approval\nimposed under section 61N.\nMaximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or\nboth.\n\nPart 5B Use of race field information\nDivision 5B.1 Limits on use of race field information\nSection 61I\npage 32 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"61I","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criminal liability of executive officers","content":"61I Criminal liability of executive officers\n(1) An executive officer of a corporation commits an offence if—\n(a) the corporation commits a relevant offence; and\n(b) the officer was reckless about whether the relevant offence\nwould be committed; and\n(c) the officer was in a position to influence the conduct of the\ncorporation in relation to the commission of the relevant\noffence; and\n(d) the officer failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the\ncommission of the relevant offence.\nMaximum penalty: The maximum penalty that may be imposed for\nthe commission of the relevant offence by an individual.\n(2) In deciding whether the executive officer took (or failed to take)\nreasonable steps to prevent the commission of the relevant offence, a\ncourt must consider the following:\n(a) any action the officer took directed towards ensuring the\nfollowing (to the extent that the action is relevant to the act or\nomission):\n(i) that the corporation arranges regular professional\nassessments of the corporation’s compliance with the\nprovision to which the relevant offence relates;\n(ii) that the corporation implements any appropriate\nrecommendation arising from such an assessment;\n(iii) that the corporation’s employees, agents and contractors\nhave a reasonable knowledge and understanding of the\nrequirement to comply with the provision to which the\nrelevant offence relates;\n(b) any action the officer took when the officer became aware that\nthe relevant offence was, or might be, about to be committed.\n\nUse of race field information Part 5B\nLimits on use of race field information Division 5B.1\nSection 61I\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 33\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) Subsection (2) does not limit the matters the court may consider.\n(4) Subsection (1) does not apply if the corporation would have a defence\nto a prosecution for the relevant offence.\nNote The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters\nmentioned in s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58).\n(5) This section applies whether or not the corporation is prosecuted for,\nor convicted of, the relevant offence.\n(6) In this section:\nexecutive officer, of a corporation, means a person, by whatever\nname called and whether or not the person is a director of the\ncorporation, who is concerned with, or takes part in, the corporation’s\nmanagement.\nrelevant offence means an offence against any of the following:\n(a) section 4 (Restriction on races for the purpose of betting);\n(b) section 8 (Race meetings to be conducted in compliance with\nconditions);\n(c) section 61F (Offence—use of race field information without\napproval);\n(d) section 61G (Offence—failing to pay race field information\ncharge);\n(e) section 61H (Offence—failing to comply with condition on\napproval).\n\nPart 5B Use of race field information\nDivision 5B.2 Approval and conditions\nSection 61J\npage 34 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nDivision 5B.2 Approval and conditions\n","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"61J","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for approval to use race field information","content":"61J Application for approval to use race field information\n(1) A person may apply to the relevant controlling body for approval to\nuse race field information.\n(2) An application for approval must be—\n(a) made in the way and in the time required by the relevant\ncontrolling body; and\n(b) accompanied by any information—\n(i) required by the relevant controlling body; or\n(ii) prescribed by regulation.\n","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"61K","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of approval","content":"61K Issue of approval\n(1) If a person applies for approval under section 61J the relevant\ncontrolling body must—\n(a) issue the approval; or\n(b) refuse to issue the approval.\n(2) The relevant controlling body must not issue the approval unless—\n(a) satisfied that the applicant is—\n(i) a licensed wagering operator; and\n(ii) a suitable person to hold an approval having regard to the\nmatters mentioned in section 61L; and\n\nUse of race field information Part 5B\nApproval and conditions Division 5B.2\nSection 61L\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 35\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(b) the relevant controlling body has considered or disregarded any\nmatter prescribed by regulation.\nNote 1 An approval is subject to certain conditions and may be subject to other\nconditions imposed by the relevant controlling body (see s 61M and\ns 61N).\nNote 2 In issuing an approval, and imposing conditions on the approval, a\nrelevant controlling body is subject to the Australian Capital Territory\n(Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), s 69 (Trade and commerce to be\nfree).\n","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"61L","sectionType":"section","heading":"Suitable person","content":"61L Suitable person\n(1) In deciding whether an applicant is a suitable person to hold an\napproval the relevant controlling body must have regard to the\nfollowing matters:\n(a) the applicant’s character or business reputation;\n(b) the applicant’s current financial position and financial\nbackground;\n(c) if the applicant has a business association with another entity—\n(i) the other entity’s character or business reputation; and\n(ii) the other entity’s current financial position and financial\nbackground;\n(d) if the applicant is a corporation—\n(i) the character or business reputation of the corporation’s\nexecutive officers; and\n(ii) the current financial position and financial background of\nthe corporation’s executive officers;\n(e) whether a prosecution or disciplinary action is proceeding under\nracing, gaming or wagering legislation or rules of racing or\nbetting (whether in the Territory or elsewhere) against—\n(i) the applicant; or\n\nPart 5B Use of race field information\nDivision 5B.2 Approval and conditions\nSection 61M\npage 36 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(ii) an employee of the applicant; or\n(iii) an entity with which the applicant has a business\nassociation;\n(f) a matter prescribed by regulation.\n(2) In deciding whether an applicant is a suitable person to hold an\napproval the relevant controlling body may have regard to any other\nrelevant matter.\n(3) In this section:\nexecutive officer, of a corporation, means anyone, by whatever name\ncalled and whether or not the person is a director of the corporation,\nwho is concerned with, or takes part in, the corporation’s\nmanagement.\n","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"61M","sectionType":"section","heading":"Condition on approval—race field information charge","content":"61M Condition on approval—race field information charge\n(1) An approval issued under section 61K, or a renewal issued under\nsection 61Q, is subject to a condition that the licensed wagering\noperator pay the amount (if any) (a race field information charge)—\n(a) stated in the approval or other written notice given to the\nlicensed wagering operator by the relevant controlling body; or\n(b) worked out in the way stated in the approval or other written\nnotice given to the licensed wagering operator by the relevant\ncontrolling body.\n(2) A regulation may prescribe requirements in relation to the way a\nrelevant controlling body determines a race field information charge,\nincluding the maximum amount of the charge that may be imposed\non a licensed wagering operator.\n(3) A race field information charge is a debt due by a licensed wagering\noperator to the relevant controlling body.\n\nUse of race field information Part 5B\nApproval and conditions Division 5B.2\nSection 61N\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 37\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"61N","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other conditions of approval","content":"61N Other conditions of approval\nAn approval issued under section 61K, or a renewal issued under\nsection 61Q—\n(a) is subject to the conditions prescribed by regulation; and\n(b) may be subject to any other condition imposed by the relevant\ncontrolling body.\n","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"61O","sectionType":"section","heading":"Form of approval","content":"61O Form of approval\nAn approval to use race field information must include the following:\n(a) the name and business address of the licensed wagering\noperator;\n(b) the date of issue of the approval;\n(c) the end date of the approval;\n(d) any condition imposed on the approval under section 61N;\n(e) an identifying number for the approval.\n","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"61P","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal of approval","content":"61P Renewal of approval\n(1) A licensed wagering operator may apply to the relevant controlling\nbody to renew an approval to use race field information—\n(a) before the approval term ends; or\n(b) if the relevant controlling body extends the time for an\napplication to renew—before the end of the extended time.\n(2) To remove any doubt, if the relevant controlling body extends the\ntime under subsection (1) (b), the approval continues until the end of\nthe extended time.\n(3) An application for renewal of an approval must be—\n(a) made in the way and in the time required by the relevant\ncontrolling body; and\n\nPart 5B Use of race field information\nDivision 5B.2 Approval and conditions\nSection 61Q\npage 38 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(b) accompanied by any information—\n(i) required by the relevant controlling body; or\n(ii) prescribed by regulation.\n","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"61Q","sectionType":"section","heading":"Issue of renewed approval","content":"61Q Issue of renewed approval\n(1) If a licensed wagering operator applies under section 61P to renew an\napproval, the relevant controlling body must—\n(a) renew the approval; or\n(b) refuse to renew the approval.\n(2) The relevant controlling body must not renew the approval unless—\n(a) satisfied that the applicant is—\n(i) a licensed wagering operator; and\n(ii) a suitable person to hold an approval having regard to the\nmatters mentioned in section 61L; and\n(b) the relevant controlling body has considered or disregarded any\nmatter prescribed by regulation.\nNote A renewal is subject to certain conditions and may be subject to other\nconditions imposed by the relevant controlling body (see s 61M and\ns 61N).\n","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"61R","sectionType":"section","heading":"Revocation of approval","content":"61R Revocation of approval\nThe relevant controlling body may revoke the approval of a licensed\nwagering operator if the operator—\n(a) fails to comply with a condition on the approval; or\n(b) stops being a suitable person to hold an approval having regard\nto the matters mentioned in section 61L; or\n(c) stops being a licensed wagering operator; or\n(d) contravenes a provision of this part.\n\nUse of race field information Part 5B\nOther matters Division 5B.3\nSection 61U\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 39\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nDivision 5B.3 Other matters\n","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"61U","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant controlling body may appoint agent","content":"61U Relevant controlling body may appoint agent\nA relevant controlling body may appoint another relevant controlling\nbody as its agent for—\n(a) the collection of a charge payable under this part; and\n(b) any other matter provided for in this part.\n","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"61V","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant controlling bodies must give report on race field","content":"61V Relevant controlling bodies must give report on race field\ninformation charge revenue\n(1) A relevant controlling body must, for each financial year, give the\nMinister a written report on—\n(a) the total amount of race field information charges paid to the\nrelevant controlling body in the financial year; and\n(b) an estimate of the race field information charges that the relevant\ncontrolling body expects will be paid to the body in the\nfollowing financial year; and\n(c) any other matter prescribed by regulation.\n(2) A regulation may prescribe requirements for a report under\nsubsection (1), including when the report must be given to the\nMinister.\n","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"61W","sectionType":"section","heading":"Confidentiality of personal information","content":"61W Confidentiality of personal information\n(1) This section applies to a relevant controlling body if neither of the\nfollowing applies to the body:\n(a) the Information Privacy Act 2014, schedule 1 (Territory privacy\nprinciples) (the TPPs);\n(b) the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth), schedule 1 (Australian Privacy\nPrinciples) (the APPs).\n\n","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5B","sectionType":"part","heading":"Use of race field information","content":"Part 5B Use of race field information\n","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"Div 5B","sectionType":"division","heading":"3 Other matters","content":"Division 5B.3 Other matters\nSection 61X\npage 40 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) The APPs, as in force from time to time, apply to the relevant\ncontrolling body as if—\n(a) the body were an organisation; and\n(b) any other necessary changes were made to apply the APPs to the\nbody.\n(3) The Legislation Act, section 47 (6) does not apply in relation to the\nAPPs.\nNote The APPs do not need to be notified under the Legislation Act because\ns 47 (6) does not apply (see Legislation Act, s 47 (7)). The APPs are\naccessible at www.legislation.gov.au.\n","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"61X","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorisations for Competition and Consumer Act and","content":"61X Authorisations for Competition and Consumer Act and\nCompetition Code\n(1) The following things are authorised for the Competition and\nConsumer Act 2010 (Cwlth) and the Competition Code:\n(a) an agreement entered into between—\n(i) 2 or more relevant controlling bodies in relation to the\nappointment of an agent (an appointed agent), or the\ncollection by an agent of a charge payable under this part;\nor\n(ii) 1 or more relevant controlling bodies and any\ncorresponding body of another State or external territory in\nrelation to the appointment of an agent (an appointed\nagent), or the collection by an agent of a charge payable\nunder this part for the use of race field information;\n(b) the conduct of a relevant controlling body or an appointed agent\nin negotiating and entering into the agreement;\n(c) the conduct of a relevant controlling body or an appointed agent\nin performing the agreement.\n\nUse of race field information Part 5B\nOther matters Division 5B.3\nSection 61X\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 41\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) Anything authorised under subsection (1) is authorised only to the\nextent to which it would otherwise contravene the Competition and\nConsumer Act 2010 (Cwlth) or the Competition Code.\n(3) In this section:\nagreement includes a contract, arrangement or understanding.\nCompetition Code—see the Competition Policy Reform Act 1996,\ndictionary.\n\nPart 6 Notification and review of decisions\nSection 62\npage 42 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Notification and review of","content":"Part 6 Notification and review of\ndecisions\n62 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 6\nIn this part:\nreviewable decision means a decision of the commission mentioned\nin schedule 3, column 3 under a provision of this Act mentioned in\ncolumn 2 in relation to the decision.\n","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reviewable decision notices","content":"63 Reviewable decision notices\nIf a person makes a reviewable decision, the person must give a\nreviewable decision notice to each entity mentioned in schedule 3,\ncolumn 4 in relation to the decision.\nNote The person must also take reasonable steps to give a reviewable decision\nnotice to any other person whose interests are affected by the decision\n(see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 67A).\n","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications for review","content":"64 Applications for review\nThe following people may apply to the ACAT for review of a\nreviewable decision:\n(a) an entity mentioned in schedule 3, column 4 in relation to the\ndecision;\n(b) any other person whose interests are affected by the decision.\n\nMiscellaneous Part 7\nSection 66\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 43\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"Part 7 Miscellaneous\n","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"66 Regulation-making power\n(1) The Executive may make regulations for this Act.\n(2) The regulations may—\n(a) specify the manner in which a controlling body is to fulfil its\nfunctions under this Act;\n(b) provide in relation to the operations and functions of the\ntribunal; and\n(c) limit the jurisdiction of the tribunal in relation to any of the\napproved or special rules by excluding appeals in relation to—\n(i) fines of less than an amount specified; or\n(ii) suspensions shorter than a length of time specified.\n","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determination of fees","content":"67 Determination of fees\n(1) The Minister may determine fees for this Act.\n(2) A determination is a disallowable instrument.\n\nSchedule 1 Members of the tribunal\nSection 1.1\npage 44 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nSchedule 1 Members of the tribunal\n(see s 40)\n1.1 Tribunal members—appointment\n(1) Members of the tribunal are to be appointed by the Minister.\nNote 1 For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the\nLegislation Act, pt 19.3.\nNote 2 In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or\nnominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).\nNote 3 Certain Ministerial appointments require consultation with an Assembly\ncommittee and are disallowable (see Legislation Act, div 19.3.3).\n(2) The president and deputy president must be lawyers of not less than\n5 years standing.\n(3) A person is not eligible to be a member of the tribunal if the person\nis—\n(a) an officer or employee of a controlling body;\n(b) registered with or licensed by a controlling body under the\napproved rules (otherwise than as the owner of a horse that is so\nregistered or licensed); or\n(c) registered with or licensed by a corresponding body (otherwise\nthan as the owner of a horse that is so registered or licensed), if\nthe registration or licence is of a kind recognised by a controlling\nbody for the approved rules.\nNote A person may be reappointed to a position if the person is eligible to be\nappointed to the position (see Legislation Act, s 208 and dict, pt 1, def\nappoint).\n(4) A regulation may prescribe other eligibility requirements for\nsubsection (3).\n\nMembers of the tribunal Schedule 1\nSection 1.3\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 45\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n1.3 Tribunal members—term\nA member of the tribunal must be appointed for a term not longer\nthan 3 years.\n1.4 Tribunal members—ending of appointment\n(1) The Minister must end the appointment of a member of the tribunal\nif the member—\n(a) ceases to be eligible for membership in the relevant capacity; or\n(b) becomes bankrupt or personally insolvent; or\nNote Bankrupt or personally insolvent—see the Legislation Act,\ndictionary, pt 1.\n(c) fails to disclose an interest as required by section 1.7.\n(2) The Minister may end the appointment of a member of the tribunal\nfor misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.\nNote A person’s appointment also ends if the person resigns (see Legislation\nAct, s 210).\n1.6 Tribunal members—leave of absence\nThe Minister may grant a member of the tribunal leave of absence on\nthe terms and conditions about remuneration and otherwise that the\nMinister decides.\n1.7 Tribunal members—disclosure of interests\n(1) This section applies if a member has or acquires an interest that could\nconflict with the member’s proper exercise of their functions as a\nmember of the tribunal as constituted for a hearing.\n(2) A member must tell the president when it becomes apparent that this\nsection applies in relation to the member.\n\n","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Members of the tribunal","content":"Schedule 1 Members of the tribunal\nSection 1.7\npage 46 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) As far as is reasonably possible, the tribunal must be constituted or\nreconstituted for the hearing so that the member concerned is not\ninvolved.\n(4) If circumstances require the member to be, or remain, on the tribunal\nas constituted for the hearing—\n(a) the member must disclose the interest to the parties; and\n(b) the member must not take part in the hearing, or exercise any\npowers in relation to it, except with the consent of all the parties.\n\nAssessors of the tribunal Schedule 2\nSection 2.1\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 47\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nSchedule 2 Assessors of the tribunal\n(see s 42)\n2.1 Assessors—appointment\nAssessors are to be appointed by the Minister from among people\nwho the Minister is satisfied have special knowledge of or experience\nin the racing industry.\nNote 1 For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the\nLegislation Act, pt 19.3.\nNote 2 In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or\nnominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).\nNote 3 Certain Ministerial appointments require consultation with an Assembly\ncommittee and are disallowable (see Legislation Act, div 19.3.3).\n2.2 Assessors—term\nAn assessor must be appointed for a term not longer than 3 years.\nNote A person may be reappointed to a position if the person is eligible to be\nappointed to the position (see Legislation Act, s 208 and dict, pt 1, def\nappoint).\n2.3 Assessors—ending of appointments\n(1) The Minister must end the appointment of an assessor if the assessor\nfails to disclose an interest as required by section 2.5.\n(2) The Minister may end the appointment of an assessor for\nmisbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.\nNote A person’s appointment also ends if the person resigns (see Legislation\nAct, s 210).\n\n","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Assessors of the tribunal","content":"Schedule 2 Assessors of the tribunal\nSection 2.5\npage 48 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n2.5 Assessors—disclosure of interests\nAn assessor—\n(a) must tell the president if it becomes apparent that the assessor\nhas or has acquired an interest that could conflict with the\nassessor’s proper exercise of their functions as assessor of the\ntribunal in a hearing; and\n(b) must not take part in the hearing.\n\nReviewable decisions Schedule 3\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 49\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 3","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Reviewable decisions","content":"Schedule 3 Reviewable decisions\n(see pt 6)\ncolumn 1\nitem\ncolumn 2\nsection\ncolumn 3\ndecision\ncolumn 4\nentity\n1 6 (1) refuse to approve race\nmeeting for purpose of\nbetting\napplicant for approval\n2 7 (2) impose requirement about\ntime and form of\npublication of schedules\ncontrolling body or ARO\n3 9 refuse to approve conduct\nof phantom race meeting\napplicant for approval\n4 12 refuse to approve rules\nother than approved rules\napplicant for approval\n5 61K (1) (b) refuse to issue approval applicant for approval\n6 61N (b) issue approval on\ncondition\napplicant for approval\n7 61N (b) renew approval on\ncondition\nlicensed wagering operator\n8 61Q (1) (b) refuse to renew approval licensed wagering operator\n9 61R revoke approval the person whose approval\nwas revoked\n\nDictionary\npage 50 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nDictionary\n(see s 2)\nNote 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to\nthis Act.\nNote 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:\n• ACAT\n• entity\n• external territory\n• gambling and racing commission\n• GST\n• Legislative Assembly\n• Minister (see s 162)\n• penalty unit (see s 133)\n• reviewable decision notice\n• sitting day\n• State.\n","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"1987","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW Act, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see","content":"1987 NSW Act, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see\nsection 61A.\n","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"1998","sectionType":"section","heading":"NSW Act, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see","content":"1998 NSW Act, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see\nsection 61A.\nACT jockey, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see\nsection 61A.\napplied NSW Acts, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see\nsection 61A.\napproved rules means—\n(a) in relation to the racing club—the rules of thoroughbred racing;\nand\n(b) in relation to the harness club—the rules of harness racing; and\n(c) in relation to an ARO—the rules approved under section 34 (4)\nin relation to the ARO, or as later varied under section 35 (2).\n\nDictionary\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 51\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nARO means an approved racing organisation approved under\nsection 33.\nauthorised race meeting means a race meeting—\n(a) conducted by a controlling body or an ARO in accordance with\nthis Act; or\n(b) approved by the commission under section 6;\nand listed in a schedule published in accordance with section 7.\nbetting exchange, for part 5B (Use of race field information)—see\nsection 61E.\nchief executive officer means the chief executive officer of the\ngambling and racing commission.\ncommission means the Gambling and Racing Commission\nestablished by the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999.\ncontrolling body means—\n(a) the racing club; or\n(b) the harness club.\ncorresponding body means a body in another jurisdiction, within or\noutside Australia, that performs functions similar to those of a\ncontrolling body.\ndeputy president means the deputy president of the tribunal referred\nto in section 40.\ndirector, in relation to a controlling body, means a person occupying\nor acting in the position of a director of the body, by whatever name\ncalled.\nharness club means the Canberra Harness Racing Club Inc. referred\nto in section 21.\ninjury, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see section 61A.\n\nDictionary\npage 52 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\ninquiry, in relation to the commission, means an inquiry conducted\nby the commission in accordance with the Gambling and Racing\nControl Act 1999.\nlicensed racecourse—see section 5.\nlicensed wagering operator, for part 5B (Use of race field\ninformation)—see section 61E.\nNSW Acts, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see\nsection 61A.\nNSW jockey, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see\nsection 61A.\npresident means the president of the tribunal referred to in section 40.\nrace means—\n(a) a thoroughbred race; or\n(b) a harness race; or\n(c) a race of a kind prescribed by regulation.\nrace field information, for part 5B (Use of race field information)—\nsee section 61E.\nrace field information charge, for part 5B (Use of race field\ninformation)—see section 61M (1).\nrace meeting means an event at which races are conducted.\nracing authority, for part 5B (Use of race field information)—see\nsection 61E.\nracing club means the Canberra Racing Club Incorporated mentioned\nin section 15.\nRacing NSW, for part 5A (Jockeys accident insurance)—see the\nThoroughbred Racing Act 1996 (NSW), section 3.\nregistrar means the registrar of the tribunal appointed under\nsection 46.\n\nDictionary\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 53\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nrelevant controlling body, for part 5B (Use of race field\ninformation)—see section 61E.\nreviewable decision, for part 6 (Notification and review of\ndecisions)—see section 62.\nrules of harness racing means the rules made under section 25.\nrules of the tribunal means the rules of procedure made under\nsection 45.\nrules of thoroughbred racing means the rules made or adopted under\nsection 19.\nspecial insurance scheme, for NSW jockeys, for part 5A (Jockeys\naccident insurance)—see section 61A.\nspecial rules means rules of racing or betting approved under\nsection 12.\ntribunal means the Racing Appeals Tribunal established under part 5.\nwagering operator, for part 5B (Use of race field information)—see\nsection 61E.\n\nEndnotes\n1 About the endnotes\npage 54 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nEndnotes\n1 About the endnotes\nAmending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the\namendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law\nbut are set out in the endnotes.\nNot all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are\nannotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be\nobtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.\nUncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details\nof these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are\nunderlined in the legislation history and amendment history.\nIf all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered\nprovisions gives details of previous and current numbering.\nThe endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.\n2 Abbreviation key\nA = Act NI = Notifiable instrument\nAF = Approved form o = order\nam = amended om = omitted/repealed\namdt = amendment ord = ordinance\nAR = Assembly resolution orig = original\nch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph\nCN = Commencement notice pres = present\ndef = definition prev = previous\nDI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously\ndict = dictionary pt = part\ndisallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule\nAssembly reloc = relocated\ndiv = division renum = renumbered\nexp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No\nGaz = gazette RI = reissue\nhdg = heading s = section/subsection\nIA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule\nins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision\nLA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law\nLR = legislation register sub = substituted\nLRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced\nmod = modified/modification or to be expired\n\nEndnotes\nLegislation history 3\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 55\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n3 Legislation history\nRacing Act 1999 A1999-1\nnotified 26 February 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S7)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 February 1999 (s 2 (1))\nremainder commenced 2 July 2001 (s 2 (2), Gaz 2001 No S42 and\nIA s 10C)\nas amended by\nGambling and Racing Control (Consequential Provisions) Act 1999\nA1999-47 sch\nnotified 17 September 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S54)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 17 September 1999 (s 2 (1))\nsch commenced 1 December 1999 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1999 No S63)\nLegislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-44 pt 319\nnotified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)\npt 319 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001\nNo S65)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2003 (No 2) A2003-56 sch 3 pt 3.21\nnotified LR 5 December 2003\ns 1, s 2 commenced 5 December 2003 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.21 commenced 19 December 2003 (s 2)\nAnnual Reports Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-9 sch 1\npt 1.29\nnotified LR 19 March 2004\ns 1, s 2 commenced 19 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.29 commenced 13 April 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-5)\nCriminal Code (Administration of Justice Offences) Amendment\nAct 2005 A2005-53 sch 1 pt 1.26\nnotified LR 26 October 2005\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.26 commenced 23 November 2005 (s 2)\n\nEndnotes\n3 Legislation history\npage 56 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nRacing (Jockeys Accident Insurance) Amendment Act 2006 A2006-7\nnotified LR 16 March 2006\ns 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2006 (LA s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 17 March 2006 (s 2)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2006 A2006-42 sch 3 pt 3.19\nnotified LR 26 October 2006\ns 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 12 November 2005 (LA s 75 (2))\nsch 3 pt 3.19 commenced 16 November 2006 (s 2 (1))\nACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment\nAct 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.86\nnotified LR 4 September 2008\ns 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.86 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil\nand Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.62\nnotified LR 1 September 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.62 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)\nRacing Amendment Act 2009 A2009-53\nnotified LR 15 December 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 15 December 2009 (La s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 1 March 2010 (s 2)\nFair Trading (Australian Consumer Law) Amendment Act 2010\nA2010-54 sch 3 pt 3.20\nnotified LR 16 December 2010\ns 1, s 2 commenced 16 December 2010 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.20 commenced 1 January 2011 (s 2 (1))\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2011 A2011-3 sch 1 pt 1.5\nnotified LR 22 February 2011\ns 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2011 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 1 March 2011 (s 2)\n\nEndnotes\nLegislation history 3\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 57\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nAdministrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments)\nAct 2011 A2011-22 sch 1 pt 1.129\nnotified LR 30 June 2011\ns 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2011 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.129 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (1))\nRacing Amendment Act 2013 A2013-1\nnotified LR 20 February 2013\ns 1, s 2 commenced 20 February 2013 (LA s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 1 March 2013 (s 2 and CN2013-1)\nDirectors Liability Legislation Amendment Act 2013 A2013-4 sch 1\npt 1.7\nnotified LR 21 February 2013\ns 1, s 2 commenced 21 February 2013 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 22 February 2013 (s 2)\nas modified by\nRacing (Race Field Information) Regulation 2010 SL2010-3 s 20, sch 1\n(as am by SL2013-3 s 4, s 5)\nnotified LR 25 January 2010\ns 1, s 2 commenced 25 January 2010\nremainder commenced 1 March 2010 (s 2 and see Racing Amendment\nAct 2009 A2009-53 s 2)\nRacing (Race Field Information) Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 1)\nSL2013-3\nnotified LR 28 February 2013\ns 1, s 2 commenced 28 February 2013\nremainder commenced 1 March 2013 (s 2 and see Racing Amendment\nAct 2013 A2013-1, s 2 and CN2013-1)\nNote This regulation only amends the Racing (Race Field\nInformation) Regulation 2010 SL2010-3.\nJustice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2014\n(No 2) A2014-49 sch 1 pt 1.13\nnotified LR 10 November 2014\ns 1, s 2 commenced 10 November 2014 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.13 commenced 17 November 2014 (s 2)\n\nEndnotes\n","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Legislation history","content":"3 Legislation history\npage 58 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nRed Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 A2016-18\nsch 3 pt 3.38\nnotified LR 13 April 2016\ns 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2016 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.38 commenced 27 April 2016 (s 2)\nGaming and Racing (Red Tape Reduction) Legislation Amendment\nAct 2016 A2016-45 pt 6\nnotified LR 19 August 2016\ns 1, s 2 commenced 19 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 6 commenced 1 September 2016 (s 2 (1))\nRacing (Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017 A2017-43 pt 2\nnotified LR 5 December 2017\ns 1, s 2 commenced 5 December 2017 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 2 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2022 A2022-14 sch 3 pt 3.35\nnotified LR 10 August 2022\ns 1, s 2 commenced 10 August 2022 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.35 commenced 24 August 2022 (s 2)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.74, sch 4\npt 4.146\nnotified LR 6 November 2025\ns 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.74, sch 4 pt 4.146 commenced 26 November 2025 (s 2 (3),\n(9))\n\nEndnotes\nAmendment history 4\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 59\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n4 Amendment history\nLong title\nlong title am A2017-43 s 4\nName of Act\ns 1 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.179\nDictionary\ns 2 om A2001-44 amdt 1.3513\nins A2003-56 amdt 3.181\nNotes\ns 3 defs reloc to dict A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef penalty unit om A2001-44 amdt 1.3514\nsub A2003-56 amdt 3.181\nLicensed racecourses\ns 5 am A1999-47 sch; A2003-56 amdt 3.182; ss renum R2 LA\n(see A2003-56 amdt 3.183)\nApproval of betting at certain race meetings\ns 6 am A1999-47 sch\nSchedules of race meetings\ns 7 am A1999-47 sch\nPhantom meetings\ns 9 am A1999-47 sch\nApplication of approved rules of a controlling body\ns 10 am A1999-47 sch\nApplication of approved rules of an ARO\ns 11 am A1999-47 sch\nApproval of special rules for race meetings\ns 12 am A1999-47 sch\nRacing club is the controlling body for thoroughbred racing\ns 15 am A1999-47 sch; A2017-43 s 5\nFunctions of the racing club\ns 16 am A2003-56 amdt 3.184; A2006-42 amdt 3.175;\nA2022-14 amdt 3.196\nDelegation by racing club\ns 17 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.185\nRacing club—reports and accounts\ns 18 hdg sub A2006-42 amdt 3.153\ns 18 am A1999-47 sch\n\nEndnotes\n4 Amendment history\npage 60 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nRules of thoroughbred racing\ns 19 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3515; A2016-45 s 68\nRacing club—appointment of administrator\ns 20 hdg sub A2006-42 amdt 3.154\ns 20 am A1999-47 sch; A2006-42 amdt 3.155, amdt 3.156,\namdt 3.174; A2008-37 amdt 1.409; A2009-20 amdt 3.169\nHarness club is the controlling body for harness racing\ns 21 am A1999-47 sch\nFunctions of the harness club\ns 22 am A2003-56 amdt 3.186; A2006-42 amdt 3.175;\nA2022-14 amdt 3.196\nDelegation by harness club\ns 23 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.187\nHarness club—reports and accounts\ns 24 hdg sub A2006-42 amdt 3.157\ns 24 am A1999-47 sch\nRules of harness racing\ns 25 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3516\nHarness club—appointment of administrator\ns 26 hdg sub A2006-42 amdt 3.158\ns 26 am A1999-47 sch; A2006-42 amdt 3.159, amdt 3.160,\namdt 3.174; A2008-37 amdt 1.410; A2022-14 amdt 3.196\nControlling body for greyhound racing\ndiv 3.3 hdg om A2017-43 s 6\nGreyhound club is the controlling body for greyhound racing\ns 27 am A1999-47 sch\nom A2017-43 s 6\nFunctions of the greyhound club\ns 28 am A2003-56 amdt 3.188; A2006-42 amdt 3.175\nom A2017-43 s 6\nDelegation by greyhound club\ns 29 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.189\nom A2017-43 s 6\nGreyhound club—reports and accounts\ns 30 hdg sub A2006-42 amdt 3.161\ns 30 am A1999-47 sch\nom A2017-43 s 6\nRules of greyhound racing\ns 31 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3517\nom A2017-43 s 6\n\nEndnotes\nAmendment history 4\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 61\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nGreyhound club—appointment of administrator\ns 32 hdg sub A2006-42 amdt 3.162\ns 32 am A1999-47 sch; A2006-42 amdt 3.163, amdt 3.164,\namdt 3.174; A2008-37 amdt 1.411\nom A2017-43 s 6\nApproved racing organisations\ns 33 am A1999-47 sch\nApplications\ns 34 am A1999-47 sch\nam A2001-44 amdt 1.3518, amdt 1.3519; A2025-29\namdt 4.147\nVariation of conditions or approved rules\ns 35 am A1999-47 sch\nRevocation of approval of AROs\ns 36 am A1999-47 sch\nam A2001-44 amdt 1.3520, amdt 1.3521; A2025-29\namdt 4.147\nAROs must provide reports\ns 37 am A1999-47 sch\nFunctions\ns 39 am A2003-56 amdt 3.190\nPowers in relation to witnesses etc\ns 43 am A2003-56 amdt 3.191\nsub A2005-53 amdt 1.131\nApplication of Criminal Code, ch 7\ns 44 sub A2005-53 amdt 1.131\nRules of the Tribunal\ns 45 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3512; A2025-29 amdt 4.147\nRegistrar of tribunal\ns 46 sub A2006-42 amdt 3.165\n(2)-(4) exp 16 November 2007 (s 46 (4) (LA s 88 declaration\napplies))\nam A2011-22 amdt 1.371\nProtection from liability for tribunal members\ns 46A ins A2006-42 amdt 3.166\nAppeals—filing\ns 48 sub A2009-20 amdt 3.170\nRepresentation\ns 52 am A2003-56 amdt 3.192\n\nEndnotes\n4 Amendment history\npage 62 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nEvidence\ns 57 am A2016-18 amdt 3.177, amdt 3.178\nJockeys accident insurance\npt 5A hdg ins A2006-7 s 4\nDecisions of the tribunal final and binding\ns 61 am A2006-42 amdt 3.167\nDefinitions—pt 5A\ns 61A ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef 1987 NSW Act ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef 1998 NSW Act ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef ACT jockey ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef applied NSW Acts ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef injury ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef NSW Acts ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef NSW jockey ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef Racing NSW ins A2006-7 s 4\ndef special insurance scheme ins A2006-7 s 4\nAccident insurance arrangements—authorisation\ns 61B ins A2006-7 s 4\nAccident insurance arrangements—operation\ns 61C ins A2006-7 s 4\nNotices relating to accident insurance arrangements\ns 61D ins A2006-7 s 4\nam A2025-29 amdt 4.147\nUse of race field information\npt 5B hdg ins A2009-53 s 4\nLimits on use of race field information\ndiv 5B.1 hdg ins A2009-53 s 4\nDefinitions—pt 5B\ns 61E ins A2006-7 s 4\nexp 17 March 2009 (s 61E (2) (LA s 88 declaration applies))\nins A2009-53 s 4\ndef assessable turnover ins A2009-53 s 4\nom A2013-1 s 4\ndef bet back ins A2009-53 s 4\nom A2013-1 s 4\ndef bets held on races conducted in the ACT ins A2009-53\ns 4\nom A2013-1 s 4\ndef bets paid ins A2009-53 s 4\nom A2013-1 s 4\ndef betting exchange ins A2009-53 s 4\n\nEndnotes\nAmendment history 4\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 63\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\ndef licensed wagering operator ins A2009-53 s 4\ndef race field information ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2017-43 s 7\ndef race field information charge ins A2013-1 s 5\ndef racing authority ins A2009-53 s 4\ndef relevant controlling body ins A2013-1 s 5\nam A2017-43 s 8\ndef relevant net revenue ins A2009-53 s 4\nom A2013-1 s 6\ndef wagering operator ins A2009-53 s 4\nOffence—use of race field information without approval\ns 61F ins A2009-53 s 4\nOffence—failing to pay race field information charge\ns 61G ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2013-1 s 7\nOffence—failing to comply with condition on approval\ns 61H ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2013-1 s 8\nCriminal liability of executive officers\ns 61I ins A2009-53 s 4\nsub A2013-4 amdt 1.8\nam A2025-29 amdt 3.251\nApproval and conditions\ndiv 5B.2 hdg ins A2009-53 s 4\nApplication for approval to use race field information\ns 61J ins A2009-53 s 4\nsub A2013-1 s 9\nIssue of approval\ns 61K ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2013-1 s 10, s 11\nSuitable person\ns 61L ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2013-1 ss 12-14\nCondition on approval—race field information charge\ns 61M ins A2009-53 s 4\nsub A2013-1 s 15\nOther conditions of approval\ns 61N ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2013-1 s 16\nForm of approval\ns 61O ins A2009-53 s 4\n\nEndnotes\n4 Amendment history\npage 64 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nRenewal of approval\ns 61P ins A2009-53 s 4\nsub A2013-1 s 17\nIssue of renewed approval\ns 61Q ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2013-1 s 18, s 19\nRevocation of approval\ns 61R ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2013-1 s 20\nOther matters\ndiv 5B.3 hdg ins A2009-53 s 4\nsub A2013-1 s 21\nLiability to pay race field information charge\ns 61S ins A2009-53 s 4\nom A2013-1 s 22\nSetting a race field information charge\ns 61T ins A2009-53 s 4\nom A2013-1 s 22\nRelevant controlling body may appoint agent\ns 61U ins A2009-53 s 4\nsub A2013-1 s 23\nRelevant controlling bodies must give report on race field information\ncharge revenue\ns 61V ins A2009-53 s 4\nsub A2013-1 s 24\nConfidentiality of personal information\ns 61W ins A2009-53 s 4\nsub A2013-1 s 25\nam A2014-49 amdt 1.29, amdt 1.30; A2022-14 amdt 3.197\nAuthorisations for Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code\ns 61X hdg am A2010-54 amdt 3.48\ns 61X ins A2009-53 s 4\nam A2010-54 amdt 3.49; A2013-1 s 26, s 27\nNotification and review of decisions\npt 6 hdg sub A2008-37 amdt 1.412\nMeaning of reviewable decision—pt 6\ns 62 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.193; A2006-42 amdt 3.168; A2008-37\namdt 1.412\n\nEndnotes\nAmendment history 4\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 65\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nReviewable decision notices\ns 63 sub A2006-42 amdt 3.169; A2008-37 amdt 1.412\nam A2025-29 amdt 4.147\nApplications for review\ns 64 om A2004-9 amdt 1.39\nins A2008-37 amdt 1.412\nam A2025-29 amdt 4.147\nFees\ns 65 om A2001-44 amdt 1.3523\nMiscellaneous\npt 7 hdg sub A2008-37 amdt 1.412\nRegulation-making power\ns 66 hdg sub A2001-44 amdt 1.3524\ns 66 am A2001-44 amdt 1.3525; A2025-29 amdt 4.147\nDetermination of fees\ns 67 om A2006-42 amdt 3.170\nins A2009-53 s 5\nam A2025-29 amdt 4.147\nRepeal\ns 68 om R1 (IA s 43 (3))\nConsequential amendments of other Acts\ns 69 om R1 (IA s 43 (3))\nTransitional—Racing Amendment Act 2013\npt 10 hdg ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\nDefinitions—pt 10\ns 100 ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\ndef commencement day ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\ndef existing approval holder ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.1\n(as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by\nSL2013–3 s 4)\ndef existing race field information fund ins as mod\nSL2010-3 mod 1.1 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by\nSL2013–3 s 4)\ndef pre-amendment part 5B ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\n\nEndnotes\n4 Amendment history\npage 66 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\ndef pre-amendment period ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.1 (as\nins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by\nSL2013–3 s 4)\ndef pre-amendment regulation ins as mod SL2010-3\nmod 1.1 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by\nSL2013–3 s 4)\ndef post-amendment part 5B ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\ndef transitional period ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.1 (as ins\nby SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by\nSL2013–3 s 4)\nExisting approvals etc to use race field information\ns 101 ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\nExisting approval holders must continue to give monthly returns to\ncommission\ns 101A ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.2 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by SL2013–3\ns 4)\nCertain existing approval holders must continue to pay old monthly charge\nfor the pre-amendment period\ns 101B ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.2 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by SL2013–3\ns 4)\nCertain existing approval holders must pay new monthly charge in\ntransitional period\ns 101C ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.2 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by SL2013–3\ns 4)\nCertain existing approval holders must pay pre-amendment and new race\nfield information charge\ns 101D ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.2 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by SL2013–3\ns 4)\nCommission must refund charge if existing approval holder does not meet\nthreshold\ns 101E ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.2 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by SL2013–3\ns 4)\n\nEndnotes\nAmendment history 4\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 67\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nExisting race field information fund\ns 101F ins as mod SL2010-3 mod 1.2 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by SL2013–3\ns 4)\nCommission to act as relevant controlling bodies’ agent\ns 102 ins A2013-1 s 28\nmod SL2010-3 mods 1.3-1.7 (as ins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nmod exp 1 March 2014 (SL2010-3 s 20 as ins by SL2013–3\ns 4)\ns 102 exp 1 March 2014 (s 105 and see SL2010-3 mod 1.7 as\nins by SL2013–3 s 5)\nPermitted disclosure of information to relevant controlling bodies\ns 103 ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\nTransitional regulations\ns 104 ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\nExpiry—pt 10\ns 105 ins A2013-1 s 28\nexp 1 March 2014 (s 105)\nTransitional—Racing (Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017\npt 11 hdg ins A2017-43 s 9\nexp 30 April 2020 (s 111)\nTransitional regulations\ns 110 ins A2017-43 s 9\nexp 30 April 2020 (s 111)\nExpiry—pt 11\ns 111 ins A2017-43 s 9\nexp 30 April 2020 (s 111)\nMembers of the tribunal\nsch 1 ss renum R4 LA\nTribunal members—appointment\nsch 1 s 1 1 hdg sub R6 LA\nsch 1 s 1.1 am A2003-56 amdts 3.194-3.196; A2017-43 s 10, s 11\nActing appointments\nsch 1 s 1.2 am A2003-56 amdt 3.197\nom A2006-42 amdt 3.171\nTribunal members—term\nsch 1 s 1.3 hdg sub R6 LA\nsch 1 s 1.3 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.198\n\nEndnotes\n4 Amendment history\npage 68 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nTribunal members—ending of appointment\nsch 1 s 1.4 hdg am R6 LA\nsch 1 s 1.4 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.198\nam A2006-42 amdt 3.172; A2011-3 amdt 1.9\nRemuneration and allowances\nsch 1 s 1.5 om A2003-56 amdt 3.198\nTribunal members—leave of absence\nsch 1 s 1.6 hdg am R6 LA\nTribunal members—disclosure of interests\nsch 1 s 1.7 hdg am R6 LA\nsch 1 s 1.7 am A2022-14 amdt 3.198\nAssessors of the tribunal\nsch 2 ss renum R4 LA\nAssessors—appointment\nsch 2 s 2.1 hdg sub R6 LA\nsch 2 s 2.1 am A2003-56 amdt 3.199; A2006-42 amdt 3.175\nAssessors—term\nsch 2 s 2.2 hdg sub R6 LA\nsch 2 s 2.2 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.200\nAssessors—ending of appointments\nsch 2 s 2.3 hdg am R6 LA\nsch 2 s 2.3 sub A2003-56 amdt 3.200\nRemuneration and allowances\nsch 2 s 2.4 om A2003-56 amdt 3.200\nAssessors—disclosure of interests\nsch 2 s 2.5 hdg am R6 LA\nsch 2 s 2.5 am A2022-14 amdt 3.198\nReviewable decisions\nsch 3 om R1 (IA s 43 (3))\nins A2008-37 amdt 1.413\nam A2009-53 s 6\nDictionary\ndict ins A2003-56 amdt 3.201\nam A2006-42 amdt 3.173; A2007-38 amdt 1.414; A2009-53\ns 7; A2011-22 amdt 1.372\ndef 1987 NSW Act ins A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef 1998 NSW Act ins A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef ACT jockey ins A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef applied NSW Acts A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef approved rules reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\nam A2017-43 s 12; pars renum R21 LA\n\nEndnotes\nAmendment history 4\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 69\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\ndef ARO reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef assessable turnover ins A2009-53 s 8\nom A2013-1 s 29\ndef authorised race meeting am A1999-47 sch\nreloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef bet back ins A2009-53 s 8\nom A2013-1 s 29\ndef bets held on races conducted in the ACT ins A2009-53\ns 8\nom A2013-1 s 29\ndef bets paid ins A2009-53 s 8\nom A2013-1 s 29\ndef betting exchange ins A2009-53 s 8\ndef chief executive ins A1999-47 sch\nreloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\nom A2011-22 amdt 1.373\ndef chief executive officer ins A2011-22 amdt 1.373\ndef commission ins A1999-47 sch\nreloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef controlling body reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\nam A2013-1 s 30; A2017-43 s 13\ndef corresponding body reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef deputy president reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef director reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef greyhound club reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\nom A2017-43 s 14\ndef harness club reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef injury ins A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef inquiry ins A1999-47 sch\nreloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef licensed racecourse reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef licensed wagering operator ins A2009-53 s 8\ndef NSW Acts ins A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef NSW jockey ins A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef president reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef race reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\nam A2017-43 s 15; pars renum R21 LA\ndef race field information ins A2009-53 s 8\ndef race field information charge ins A2009-53 s 8\nsub A2013-1 s 31\ndef race meeting reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef racing authority ins A2009-53 s 8\ndef racing club reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\nsub A2017-43 s 16\ndef Racing NSW ins A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef registrar reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef relevant controlling body ins A2013-1 s 32\n\nEndnotes\n","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amendment history","content":"4 Amendment history\npage 70 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\ndef relevant net revenue ins A2009-53 s 8\nom A2013-1 s 33\ndef reviewable decision ins A2008-37 amdt 1.415\ndef rules of greyhound racing reloc from s 3 A2003-56\namdt 3.180\nom A2017-43 s 17\ndef rules of harness racing reloc from s 3 A2003-56\namdt 3.180\ndef rules of the tribunal reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef rules of thoroughbred racing reloc from s 3 A2003-56\namdt 3.180\ndef special insurance scheme ins A2009-20 amdt 3.171\ndef special rules reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef tribunal reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180\ndef wagering operator ins A2009-53 s 8\n\nEndnotes\nEarlier republications 5\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 71\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n5 Earlier republications\nSome earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to\nthe publication order.\nSince 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in\nelectronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised\nrepublications have also been published in printed format. These republications are\nmarked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an\nauthorised republication are identical.\nRepublication\nNo and date\nEffective Last\namendment\nmade by\nRepublication\nfor\nR0A\n10 Jan 2008\n2 July 2001–\n11 Sept 2001\nA1999-47 amendments by\nA1999-47\nR1\n12 Sept 2001\n","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sept 2001–","content":"12 Sept 2001–\n18 Dec 2003\nA2001-44 amendments by\nA2001-44\nR2\n19 Dec 2003\n","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dec 2003–","content":"19 Dec 2003–\n12 Apr 2004\nA2003-56 amendments by\nA2003-56\nR3\n13 Apr 2004\n","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apr 2004–","content":"13 Apr 2004–\n22 Nov 2005\nA2004-9 amendments by\nA2004-9\nR4\n23 Nov 2005\n","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nov 2005–","content":"23 Nov 2005–\n16 Mar 2006\nA2005-53 amendments by\nA2005-53\nR5\n17 Mar 2006\n17 Mar 2006–\n15 Nov 2006\nA2006-7 amendments by\nA2006-7\nR6\n16 Nov 2006\n","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nov 2006–","content":"16 Nov 2006–\n16 Nov 2007\nA2006-42 amendments by\nA2006-42\nR7\n17 Nov 2007\n17 Nov 2007–\n1 Feb 2009\nA2006-42 commenced expiry\nR8\n2 Feb 2009\n2 Feb 2009–\n17 Mar 2009\nA2008-37 amendments by\nA2008-37\nR9\n18 Mar 2009\n","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mar 2009–","content":"18 Mar 2009–\n21 Sept 2009\nA2008-37 commenced expiry\nR10\n22 Sept 2009\n22 Sept 2009–\n28 Feb 2010\nA2009-20 amendments by\nA2009-20\nR11\n1 Mar 2010\n1 Mar 2010–\n31 Dec 2010\nA2009-53 amendments by\nA2009-53\n\nEndnotes\n","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Earlier republications","content":"5 Earlier republications\npage 72 Racing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\nR24\n26/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nRepublication\nNo and date\nEffective Last\namendment\nmade by\nRepublication\nfor\nR12\n1 Jan 2011\n1 Jan 2011–\n28 Feb 2011\nA2010-54 amendments by\nA2010-54\nR13\n1 Mar 2011\n1 Mar 2011–\n30 June 2011\nA2011-3 amendments by\nA2011-3\nR14\n1 July 2011\n1 July 2011–\n21 Feb 2013\nA2011-22 amendments by\nA2011-22\nR15\n22 Feb 2013\n","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Feb 2013–","content":"22 Feb 2013–\n28 Feb 2013\nA2013-4 amendments by\nA2013-4\nR16\n1 Mar 2013\n1 Mar 2013–\n1 Mar 2014\nSL2013-3 amendments by\nA2013-1 and\nmodification by\nSL2010-3 as\namended by\nSL2013-3\nR17\n2 Mar 2014\n","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mar 2014–","content":"2 Mar 2014–\n16 Nov 2014\nSL2013-3 expiry of\ntransitional\nprovisions (pt 10)\nR18\n17 Nov 2014\n","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nov 2014–","content":"17 Nov 2014–\n26 Apr 2016\nA2014-49 amendments by\nA2014-49\nR19\n27 Apr 2016\n","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apr 2016–","content":"27 Apr 2016–\n31 Aug 2016\nA2016-18 amendments by\nA2016-18\nR20\n1 Sept 2016\n1 Sept 2016–\n29 Apr 2018\nA2016-45 amendments by\nA2016-45\nR21\n30 Apr 2018\n","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apr 2018–","content":"30 Apr 2018–\n30 Apr 2020\nA2017-43 amendments by\nA2017-43\nR22\n1 May 2020\n","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"May 2020–","content":"1 May 2020–\n23 Aug 2022\nA2017-43 expiry of\ntransitional\nprovisions (pt 11)\nR23\n24 Aug 2022\n","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Aug 2022–","content":"24 Aug 2022–\n25 Nov 2025\nA2022-14 amendments by\nA2022-14\n\nEndnotes\nExpired transitional or validating provisions 6\nR24\n26/11/25\nRacing Act 1999\nEffective: 26/11/25\npage 73\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Expired transitional or validating provisions","content":"6 Expired transitional or validating provisions\nThis Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.\nThe expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see\nLegislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).\nExpired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes\neffect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed\nby the date of the expiry.\nTo find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took\neffect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.\n© Australian Capital Territory 2025","sortOrder":100}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":695},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act has expanded significantly from its original 1999 scope. Major additions include: Part 5A (jockeys accident insurance, 2006) which applies NSW workers compensation law to ACT jockeys; Part 5B (race field information use, 2009-2013) creating a licensing and charging regime for betting operators using race data; and removal of Division 3.3 (greyhound racing, 2017). The original core of regulating race meetings and controlling bodies has been layered with insurance schemes, intellectual property-style protections for race data, and complex executive officer liability provisions."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple controlling bodies with overlapping but distinct functions (racing club, harness club, commission, tribunal)","Extensive cross-referencing to other legislation (NSW workers compensation laws, Criminal Code, Competition and Consumer Act, Legislation Act)","Nested approval systems: commission approves race meetings, clubs approve rules, clubs can approve other people's meetings","Part 5B on race field information contains detailed licensing conditions, suitability tests, and criminal liability for executive officers","Schedules 1-3 contain additional procedural rules for tribunal members, assessors, and reviewable decisions","Multiple amendment layers visible in endnotes showing evolution from 1999 to 2025, including removal of entire greyhound racing division"],"plain_english_summary":"This Act regulates horse racing and betting in the ACT. It covers **thoroughbred racing** (gallopers) and **harness racing** (trotting/pacing), but notably **no longer covers greyhound racing** (removed in 2017).\n\n**What the Act does:**\n\n- **Controls where betting can happen**: Races for betting must be held at approved race meetings on licensed racecourses. Running unauthorised races for betting is a serious offence (up to 100 penalty units, roughly $16,000 for individuals).\n\n- **Establishes controlling bodies**: The **Canberra Racing Club** manages thoroughbred racing; the **Canberra Harness Racing Club** manages harness racing. These clubs make rules for their sports, approve race meetings, and can discipline participants.\n\n- **Creates a licensing system for racecourses**: The Gambling and Racing Commission approves venues where betting races can be held.\n\n- **Sets up the Racing Appeals Tribunal**: An independent body that hears appeals from people fined, suspended, or disqualified by the controlling bodies. The tribunal operates informally — it doesn't follow strict court rules and decides based on \"equity and good conscience.\"\n\n- **Protects jockeys with accident insurance**: ACT jockeys are covered under NSW workers compensation laws, with Racing NSW acting as the insurer.\n\n- **Controls use of race information**: Betting operators (bookmakers, betting exchanges, totalisators) must get approval and pay a \"race field information charge\" to use details like horse names, riders, and race times. Using this data without approval is an offence.\n\n- **Allows other approved racing organisations**: The Commission can approve other bodies to run non-thoroughbred race meetings, subject to conditions.\n\n**Who it affects**: Racing clubs, jockeys, trainers, owners, betting operators, racecourse operators, and anyone involved in racing administration."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act's scope has been expanded since its original form to include specific regimes that were not in the 1999 core provisions. Notably: (1) a jockey accident insurance regime that applies specified NSW workers‑compensation Acts to ACT jockeys and authorises Racing NSW to act as a specialised insurer in the ACT (pt 5A, ss 61A–61D); and (2) a comprehensive race field information regime that controls who may use race field information, makes such use subject to approvals and payments of a race field information charge, and authorises cooperative charge‑collection arrangements between controlling bodies and agents (pt 5B, ss 61E–61X; ss 61M, 61U, 61X). The Act also reflects removals and reconfigurations of other code provisions over time (see amendment history), such as omission of earlier greyhound provisions, indicating material changes in scope and regulatory focus."},"complexity_factors":["Cross‑jurisdictional application of NSW workers‑compensation legislation to the ACT for jockey insurance (pt 5A, ss 61B–61C) requiring regulatory adaptations and coordination.","Multiple discretionary decision points for different actors (Commission approval of racecourses and AROs: ss 5, 33–36; controlling bodies issuing approvals for race field information: ss 61K, 61N, 61Q–61R).","A new regulatory/contractual revenue mechanism (race field information charge) with delegated rule‑making powers to prescribe calculation and caps (s 61M(2)), and authorisation under competition law (s 61X).","Criminal offences and penalties that apply both to individuals and corporations, including executive‑officer liability with statutory standards for \"reasonable steps\" (ss 4, 61F–61I).","An administrative appeals structure (Racing Appeals Tribunal) with its own procedures, evidentiary flexibilities and finality of decisions (pt 5, ss 38–61).","Extensive cross‑references and delegated regulation‑making powers that allow substantial detail to be set in subordinate instruments (s 66; multiple notes and definition cross‑references).","Reporting, disclosure and confidentiality rules interacting with privacy frameworks (ss 18, 24, 37, 61V, 61W–61X) that require alignment with Territory and Commonwealth privacy laws.","Historic and recent amendments reflected throughout the Act (see endnotes and amendment history), meaning multiple transitional provisions and removed provisions affect interpretation and application."],"plain_english_summary":"## What this law does, who it affects, and how it works\n\nThis Act sets the legal framework for thoroughbred and harness racing conducted for the purpose of betting in the Australian Capital Territory. Its main mechanical effects are: which race meetings may run for betting (only authorised meetings), who controls racing codes, how racing rules and special rules operate, how approvals for organisations and use of race-related data are granted, the availability of appeals, and certain insurance and information‑use arrangements.\n\nKey mechanical changes and rules\n\n- Only authorised race meetings may be conducted for betting; running or participating in an unauthorised betting race is an offence (s 4). Organisers must run actual races unless authorised by the Commission (\"phantom meeting\" rules) (s 9).\n- Racecourses must be approved as \"licensed racecourses\" by the Gambling and Racing Commission in relation to a controlling body or an approved racing organisation (ARO) (s 5). The Commission can revoke that approval after inquiry (s 5(3)).\n- Controlling bodies (the Canberra Racing Club for thoroughbreds and the Canberra Harness Racing Club for harness racing) are designated in the Act and given statutory functions including conducting meetings, making/adopting rules, approving meetings by third parties, and providing reports to the Commission (ss 15–16; 21–22; 18; 24).\n- AROs may be approved by the Commission to conduct races for betting (s 33). The Commission must approve an applicant meeting statutory criteria unless an inquiry finds it against the public interest; approvals and renewals may include conditions (s 34(2)–(4); s 35).\n- Approved rules and any Commission‑approved special rules apply to registered/licensed participants, animals, and races; special rules for a meeting must be made available to the public before the meeting (ss 10–14).\n- A Racing Appeals Tribunal is established to hear listed racing appeals, with procedures, appeal time limits, powers to suspend decisions pending appeal, and finality of tribunal decisions (pt 5, esp. ss 38–61).\n\nSpecific regimes introduced or continued in the Act\n\n- Jockey accident insurance: Racing NSW is authorised to operate a specialised accident insurance scheme for ACT jockeys on the basis of NSW workers‑compensation Acts being applied in the ACT for this purpose; the Act sets out that the NSW provisions apply with necessary changes and allows the Executive to make regulations to modify how they operate (pt 5A, ss 61A–61D).\n- Race field information: the Act defines \"race field information\" and requires licensed wagering operators to hold approval from the relevant controlling body to use that information. Approvals are subject to conditions including payment of a \"race field information charge\"; failing to have approval, or to pay or comply with conditions, is a criminal offence with specified penalties (pt 5B, ss 61E–61R). The relevant controlling body issues and may revoke approvals and may appoint agents to collect charges (ss 61J–61R; s 61U). The Act also requires annual reporting of charge revenue to the Minister (s 61V).\n- Competition law carve‑ins: agreements between relevant controlling bodies and appointed agents to collect race field information charges are authorised to the extent they would otherwise contravene federal or territory competition laws (s 61X).\n\nWho pays and who decides\n\n- Licensed wagering operators (bookmakers, betting exchanges, totalisators and similar) are the entities that must obtain approvals and, where required, pay race field information charges to relevant controlling bodies (s 61E; s 61M(1)). Failure to comply can attract criminal penalties (ss 61F–61H).\n- The Gambling and Racing Commission approves licensed racecourses, may approve race meetings for betting, and may approve or revoke AROs (ss 5–6; 33–36). Relevant controlling bodies (racing and harness clubs, or an ARO where applicable) decide whether to issue and renew approvals to use race field information, and set conditions on those approvals (ss 15–16; 21–22; 61J–61Q).\n- The Minister appoints tribunal members and may direct the Commission under specified review procedures (s 20; schedule 1).\n\nIncentives, costs and trade‑offs (mechanisms, not judgements)\n\n- Revenue and cost shifting: the race field information regime creates a revenue stream for relevant controlling bodies through the race field information charge (s 61M). The direct mechanism is a statutory condition on approvals requiring licensed wagering operators to pay a charge (s 61M(1)). That payment is a debt due to the controlling body (s 61M(3)).\n- Compliance burden on wagering businesses: licensed wagering operators must apply for approvals in the required form and time, provide information requested by controlling bodies, comply with conditions (which may include paying charges), and face criminal sanctions and potential executive‑officer liability if they or their corporations contravene the rules (ss 61J–61N; ss 61F–61I). The Act specifies factors a relevant controlling body must consider when assessing \"suitability\" of applicants (s 61L).\n- Discretion and administrative decision points: the Commission has discretion to approve or revoke racecourses and AROs, to inquire into suitability and public interest, and to impose conditions on approvals (ss 5–6; 33–36). Relevant controlling bodies have discretion to issue, condition, renew or revoke approvals to use race field information (ss 61K; 61M; 61Q; 61R). These discretionary decisions create administrative implementation tasks and require procedural safeguards (e.g. review rights and Tribunal appeals for certain decisions—pt 5 and pt 6; schedule 3).\n- Cross‑jurisdictional implementation and legal complexity: the jockey insurance scheme operates by applying NSW workers‑compensation Acts to the ACT context for ACT jockeys and Racing NSW (s 61B–61C). The application is subject to \"necessary changes\" and regulations may exclude or substitute provisions and allocate jurisdiction to ACT courts or entities (s 61C(4)–(5)). That mechanism requires coordination between jurisdictions and regulatory drafting (implementation risk highlighted in s 61C(4)–(5)).\n- Competition and coordination effects: the Act expressly authorises cooperative arrangements between controlling bodies and appointed agents for collection of race field information charges, and authorises conduct in negotiating and performing such agreements to the extent they would otherwise breach competition law (s 61X(1)). The mechanical effect is a legal safe harbour for such cooperative arrangements limited to the extent they would otherwise contravene competition statutes (s 61X(2)).\n\nCompliance, reporting and enforcement\n\n- Reporting: controlling bodies and AROs must provide reports and accounts to the Commission (ss 18, 24, 37). Relevant controlling bodies must report annually to the Minister on race field information charge revenue (s 61V).\n- Enforcement: offences include conducting or participating in betting races outside authorised meetings (s 4), using race field information without approval (s 61F), failing to pay the charge (s 61G), and failing to comply with approval conditions (s 61H). Penalties for those offences are stated in the Act (see ss 4, 8, 61F–61H). The Act also provides for criminal liability of executive officers where a corporation commits a relevant offence and officers are reckless or fail to take reasonable steps (s 61I).\n\nWhat to watch when implementing or complying\n\n- Administrative discretion and process: approvals and conditions are central to operation (ss 6, 34, 61K, 61N). Affected parties must track application and renewal procedures and grounds for refusal or revocation.\n- Financial flows and contracts: the race field information charge is a statutory debt (s 61M(3)); those amounts, their calculation method and any maximum amounts may be prescribed by regulation (s 61M(2)). Agreements to collect charges can be authorised under competition law (s 61X).\n- Cross‑jurisdiction legal alignment: the jockey insurance arrangements depend on applying NSW Acts with modifications (s 61C(4)–(5)), which may require further subordinate instruments to operate smoothly.\n\nPrimary sections cited above: ss 4, 5–9, 10–14, 15–20, 21–26, 33–37, pt 5 (ss 38–61), pt 5A (ss 61A–61D), pt 5B (ss 61E–61X), pt 6 (ss 62–64), s 66 (regulations)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/racing-act-1999","history":"/api/acts/racing-act-1999/history","analysis":"/api/acts/racing-act-1999/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/racing-act-1999/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/racing-act-1999/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/racing-act-1999/documents"}}