{"id":"nsw:sl-1981-0016","name":"Randwick Racecourse By-law 1981","slug":"randwick-racecourse-by-law-1981","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"16 of 1981","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":180915,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-1981-0016-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of By-law","content":"#### 1 Name of By-law\n\n1 Name of By-law\n\n> This By-law is the [Randwick Racecourse By-law 1981](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-1981-0016).\n> \n> **cl 1:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[1\\]. Subst 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"#### 2 Repeal\n\n2 Repeal\n\n> The by-laws made under the Act and in force immediately before this By-law takes effect are hereby repealed.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> > (1) In this By-law:\n> > \n> > AJC has the same meaning as it has in the Act.\n> > \n> > Club means the merged racing club within the meaning of the Act.\n> > \n> > club rules has the same meaning as it has in the Act.\n> > \n> > Curator means the person appointed by the Club as Curator of the Racecourse or, in his or her absence, any person authorised by the Club to act as Curator of the Racecourse.\n> > \n> > former AJC has the same meaning as it has in the Act.\n> > \n> > member, in relation to the Club, means a person who is a member of the Club, as determined from time to time by its club rules.\n> > \n> > officer means any person employed by the Club who has been issued by the Club with an official’s pass.\n> > \n> > race day means any day set aside for the holding of a race-meeting.\n> > \n> > Racecourse has the same meaning as Randwick Racecourse has in the Act.\n> > \n> > race-meeting means a meeting for horse-racing held at the Racecourse.\n> > \n> > Secretary/General Manager means the Secretary/General Manager of the Club.\n> > \n> > STC has the same meaning as it has in the Act.\n> > \n> > the Act means the [Australian Jockey and Sydney Turf Clubs Merger Act 2010](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-093).\n> \n> > (2) A reference in this By-law to a member includes, for the period of 12 months commencing on the day on which this subclause commences, a reference to a person who, although not a member of the Club, was a member of the AJC or STC immediately before the merger finalisation day (within the meaning of the Act).\n> \n> > (3) Notes included in this By-law do not form part of this By-law.\n> \n> **cl 3:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[2\\]–\\[6\\]. Subst 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship of By-law with Racecourses (General) By-law 1990","content":"#### 3A Relationship of By-law with Racecourses (General) By-law 1990\n\n3A Relationship of By-law with [Racecourses (General) By-law 1990](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-1990-0288)\n\n> The [Racecourses (General) By-law 1990](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-1990-0288) applies to the racecourses owned or controlled by the Club that were previously owned or controlled by the STC.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Racecourse was previously leased by the AJC.\n> \n> **cl 3A:** Ins 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Admission to Racecourse","content":"#### 4 Admission to Racecourse\n\n4 Admission to Racecourse\n\n> A person shall not be entitled to admission to any part of the Racecourse on a race day, except on:\n> \n> > (a) production of:\n> > \n> > > (i) his badge of membership of the Club,\n> > \n> > > (ii) a casual visitor’s ticket issued by the Club,\n> > \n> > > (iii) a guest badge issued by the Club, or\n> > \n> > > (iv) any other badge or ticket issued or recognised by the Club, for the purpose of entitling the bearer to be admitted to the Racecourse,\n> \n> > (b) payment of the rate, toll or charge prescribed in relation to that part.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rates, tolls and charges","content":"#### 5 Rates, tolls and charges\n\n5 Rates, tolls and charges\n\n> > (1) The following rates, tolls and charges are prescribed in relation to admission to the Racecourse:\n> > \n> > |  |  | $ |\n> > | (a) | Admission to the Racecourse, per person | 1.00 |\n> > | (b) | Admission to the Racecourse, per vehicle | 1.00 |\n> > | (c) | Admission to the Grandstand and Saddling Paddock on a day other than the day on which the Sydney Cup, the A.J.C. Derby or the Doncaster, Epsom or Metropolitan Handicap is run, per person | 4.00 |\n> > | (d) | Admission to the Grandstand and Saddling Paddock on a day on which the Sydney Cup, the A.J.C. Derby or the Doncaster, Epsom or Metropolitan Handicap is run, per person | 5.00 |\n> > | (e) | Admission to the St Leger Reserve on a day other than a day on which the Sydney Cup, the A.J.C. Derby or the Doncaster, Epsom or Metropolitan Handicap is run, per person | 2.00 |\n> > | (f) | Admission to the St Leger on a day on which the Sydney Cup, the A.J.C. Derby or the Doncaster, Epsom or Metropolitan Handicap is run, per person | 2.50 |\n> \n> > (2) The Club may, at its discretion, waive payment of any of the rates, tolls and charges prescribed by subclause (1).\n> \n> **cl 5:** Am 8.4.1982; 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[7\\] \\[8\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[3\\].","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Entry of certain persons prohibited","content":"#### 6 Entry of certain persons prohibited\n\n6 Entry of certain persons prohibited\n\n> Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this By-law, the following persons shall not, except with the permission of the Club, enter the Racecourse:\n> \n> > (a) any person who has been guilty of any malpractice or dishonourable conduct in connection with horse-racing or who is found by the Club to be so guilty,\n> \n> > (b) any person:\n> > \n> > > (i) found by the Club to be a defaulter in bets, or\n> > \n> > > (ii) posted as a defaulter in bets by any club or body recognised for that purpose by the Club,\n> \n> > (c) any person who is disqualified or warned off under the Rules of Racing (within the meaning of the [Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-037)),\n> \n> > (d) any person who is suspended or has been expelled from membership of the former AJC, the AJC, the STC or the Club, or\n> \n> > (e) any other person who, in the opinion of the Club, is not a desirable person to be admitted to the Racecourse.\n> \n> **cl 6:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[9\\]–\\[11\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[4\\] \\[5\\].","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Entry on day other than race day","content":"#### 7 Entry on day other than race day\n\n7 Entry on day other than race day\n\n> > (1) Except as provided in clause (2), a person shall not enter the Racecourse on a day other than a race day without the prior consent of the Club or a person authorised in that behalf by the Club.\n> \n> > (2) A member, officer or person having business with a horse in training at the Racecourse may, subject to this By-law, enter the Racecourse at any time on a day other than a race day.\n> \n> **cl 7:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[9\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[6\\].","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of training grounds","content":"#### 8 Use of training grounds\n\n8 Use of training grounds\n\n> > (1) A person shall not use the training grounds of the Racecourse without the permission of the Club, the Secretary/General Manager or the Curator.\n> \n> > (2) Any permission given under subclause (1) may be revoked or varied at any time by any person by whom the permission may be given.\n> \n> > (3) The rates or charges for the use of the training grounds of the Racecourse shall be such sums as may be determined from time to time by the Club.\n> \n> **cl 8:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[9\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[7\\].","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Orders of Club etc to be complied with","content":"#### 9 Orders of Club etc to be complied with\n\n9 Orders of Club etc to be complied with\n\n> Notwithstanding the terms of any rental or hiring agreement, a person renting or hiring any portion of the Racecourse shall abide by any order of the Club or officer authorised in that behalf by the Club.\n> \n> **cl 9:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[9\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[8\\].","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Entry to judge’s box etc","content":"#### 10 Entry to judge’s box etc\n\n10 Entry to judge’s box etc\n\n> A person shall not enter:\n> \n> > (a) the judge’s box at the time horses are prepared to start or are running in a race, unless he is:\n> > \n> > > (i) the judge of the race,\n> > \n> > > (ii) an assistant to the judge, or\n> > \n> > > (iii) a steward of the Club,\n> \n> > (b) the weighing room without the prior consent of a steward of the Club, unless he is:\n> > \n> > > (i) a director or the Secretary/General Manager of the Club,\n> > \n> > > (ii) an officer, or\n> > \n> > > (iii) a jockey who has a riding engagement on that day at the Racecourse,\n> \n> > (c) the jockeys’ room, unless he is:\n> > \n> > > (i) a director or the Secretary/General Manager of the Club authorised for that purpose by the Club,\n> > \n> > > (ii) an officer authorised for that purpose by the Club, or\n> > \n> > > (iii) a jockey who has a riding engagement on that day at the Racecourse, or\n> \n> > (d) the saddling enclosure, unless he is:\n> > \n> > > (i) a director or the Secretary/General Manager of the Club,\n> > \n> > > (ii) a person authorised for that purpose by the Club,\n> > \n> > > (iii) an officer,\n> > \n> > > (iv) a person, authorised for that purpose by the Club, who is engaged in reporting or commenting upon a horse-race or race-meeting for dissemination through a public news medium, or\n> > \n> > > (v) an owner or trainer of a horse which is in the enclosure.\n> \n> **cl 10:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[12\\].","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offences","content":"#### 11 Offences\n\n11 Offences\n\n> A person shall not, while upon any part of the Racecourse:\n> \n> > (a) without the permission of the Club, cross any part of the Course Proper at any time during a race meeting,\n> \n> > (b) assault any person,\n> \n> > (c) be drunk or disorderly,\n> \n> > (d) use profane, indecent or obscene language,\n> \n> > (e) behave improperly or riotously,\n> \n> > (f) hawk or sell, or attempt to hawk or sell, goods for a charity or institution, or an alleged charity or institution, without the prior permission in writing of the Club,\n> \n> > (g) climb or jump over any fence or gate,\n> \n> > (h) break, damage or destroy any fence, gate or other property of the Club,\n> \n> > (i) uproot, damage or destroy any plant or flower,\n> \n> > (j) do or say anything calculated to provoke a breach of the peace, or\n> \n> > (k) do or say anything calculated to hinder or interfere with the proper progress of any race-meeting or other event taking place at the Racecourse.\n> \n> **cl 11:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[9\\] \\[13\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[9\\].","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dogs","content":"#### 12 Dogs\n\n12 Dogs\n\n> A person shall not bring a dog into the Racecourse.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Bookmaking","content":"#### 13 Bookmaking\n\n13 Bookmaking\n\n> > (1) A person shall not carry on the business of a bookmaker within the Racecourse unless:\n> > \n> > > (a) he is approved by the Club, and his name and address is recorded in a register of bookmakers kept by the Club,\n> > \n> > > (b) he pays to the Club such rates or charges for the use of part of the Racecourse as may be determined from time to time by the Club,\n> > \n> > > (c) he fields in the place allotted to him by the Club with his name and stand number reasonably visible to persons at the Racecourse who wish to make bets with him,\n> > \n> > > (d) he furnishes to the Secretary/General Manager, within 48 hours of the conclusion of every race-meeting at which he operates, a certificate stating the gross amount of all bets made with him in respect of the meeting,\n> > \n> > > (e) he:\n> > > \n> > > > (i) makes and keeps a true written record of all bets made with him in respect of each race-meeting at which he operates,\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) retains a legible copy of the record for a period of 15 months, and\n> > > \n> > > > (iii) if required within that period, produces the copy of the record to the Secretary/General Manager or the stewards of the Club, and\n> > \n> > > (f) he allows or authorises the Club or a person authorised in that behalf by the Club to:\n> > > \n> > > > (i) inspect any returns made by him to the Department of Sport and Recreation in respect of any tax payable on bets made with him, and\n> > > \n> > > > (ii) take any copies or abstracts of the returns.\n> \n> > (2) The Club may revoke any approval referred to in subclause (1) (a) for any cause it deems sufficient.\n> \n> **cl 13:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[8\\] \\[9\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[10\\] \\[11\\].","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Speed limit for vehicles","content":"#### 14 Speed limit for vehicles\n\n14 Speed limit for vehicles\n\n> > (1) A person shall not drive a vehicle at more than 15 kilometres per hour upon any part of the Racecourse without the consent of the Club.\n> \n> > (2) Any person in control of a vehicle upon a part of the Racecourse shall obey the instructions of any police officer or official.\n> \n> **cl 14:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[9\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[12\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Penalty","content":"#### 15 Penalty\n\n15 Penalty\n\n> The penalty for an offence against this By-law is 1 penalty unit.\n> \n> **cl 15:** Subst 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[14\\].","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings and transitional provisions","content":"#### 16 Savings and transitional provisions\n\n16 Savings and transitional provisions\n\n> > (1) Schedule 1 has effect.\n> \n> > (2) Any act, matter or thing done by the Committee of the former AJC that, immediately before the commencement of the amendments to this By-Law made by the [Australian Jockey Club Act 2008](/view/html/repealed/current/act-2008-052), had effect under (or for the purposes of) a provision of this By-Law continues to have effect under (or for the purposes of) that provision as if it had been done by AJC Limited.\n> \n> > (3) Any act, matter or thing done by the AJC that, immediately before the commencement of the amendments to this By-law made by the [Australian Jockey and Sydney Turf Clubs Merger Act 2010](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2010-093), had effect under (or for the purposes of) a provision of this By-law continues to have effect under (or for the purposes of) that provision as if it had been done by the Club.\n> \n> **cl 16:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[15\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[13\\] \\[14\\].","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Savings and transitional provisions","content":"# Schedule 1 Savings and transitional provisions\n\nSchedule 1 Savings and transitional provisions\n\n**sch 1:** Am 2008 No 52, Sch 2.1 \\[16\\]; 2010 No 93, Sch 3.1 \\[15\\].","sortOrder":17}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The by-law's legal home has shifted significantly over time — from the Australian Jockey Club Act 1873, to the Australian Jockey Club Act 2008, and finally to the Australian Jockey and Sydney Turf Clubs Merger Act 2010. While the by-law itself relates to the same physical location (Randwick Racecourse), the institutional context changed substantially with the merger of the Australian Jockey Club and the Sydney Turf Club. This suggests the governing body and potentially the scope of authority over the racecourse has broadened beyond the original single-club framework."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple legislative transitions across three separate parent Acts spanning nearly 130 years","Renaming of the instrument across different versions adds potential for confusion","Cross-referencing required between this by-law and multiple enabling Acts (1873, 2008, 2010) to understand its full authority","Actual substantive provisions of the by-law are absent from this document, limiting analysis","Interaction between institutional mergers (AJC and STC) and the legal continuity of the by-law adds a layer of administrative complexity"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the administrative cover page for the Randwick Racecourse By-law — a set of rules governing conduct at the Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. It affects anyone who uses, visits, manages, or interacts with the course.\n\nThe document shows the by-law’s legal history (created 1981; transferred through acts in 2008 and 2011; in force since 7 Feb 2011) but does not include the actual rules. You need the full text to know what is regulated."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Originally enacted in 1981 for the Australian Jockey Club, this by-law has significantly expanded its scope through amendments. The 2008 amendments transitioned governance to AJC Limited, and the 2010 amendments fundamentally reoriented the by-law following the merger of the Australian Jockey Club and Sydney Turf Club. The addition of clause 3A explicitly extends the framework to incorporate the general racecourse by-law for other racecourses previously owned by the STC. The transitional provisions now span multiple predecessor entities (former AJC, AJC, STC, and the merged Club), making the by-law a consolidation instrument that manages historical continuity across three organisational forms rather than simply regulating one racecourse."},"complexity_factors":["13 defined terms in clause 3, several of which reference definitions in other legislation (the Act)","Transitional provisions in clause 16 and Schedule 1 that preserve actions taken under previous versions of the by-law and predecessor clubs","Cross-reference to the Racecourses (General) By-law 1990 in clause 3A, creating a dual-framework for some racecourses","Multiple nested sub-paragraphs in clauses 10 and 13 (up to 3 levels deep)","Time-limited transitional provision in clause 3(2) extending membership status for 12 months post-merger","Several amendments noted throughout indicating evolutionary changes to the text"],"plain_english_summary":"This by-law sets the rules for entering and behaving at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. It covers who can come in (members, ticket holders, or those who pay entry fees), how much it costs to get in (ranging from $1 to $5 depending on the area and whether it's a major race day), and what behaviour is banned (being drunk, using bad language, bringing dogs, or damaging property). It also regulates bookmakers who want to take bets on-site, requiring them to register with the Club, keep records, and pay fees. The by-law bans certain people from entering, including those who have been caught cheating in horse racing, people who owe money from bets, or anyone the Club considers undesirable. There are special rules about which areas are off-limits (like the judge's box and jockeys' room) and a 15 km/h speed limit for vehicles. Breaking any of these rules carries a fine of 1 penalty unit (currently around $110). The by-law was updated in 2010 after two racing clubs merged, and it works alongside a general racecourse by-law that applies to other racecourses owned by the merged club."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The by-law updates organisational coverage and continuity following institutional changes: it replaces earlier by-laws (cl 2), extends application in light of the AJC–STC merger by treating prior acts as if done by the merged Club (cl 16; Sch 1), and applies the Racecourses (General) By-law 1990 to racecourses formerly controlled by STC (cl 3A). The substantive regulatory reach (admission, conduct, bookmakers, fees) remains, but legal responsibility and the set of covered racecourses were reallocated to the merged Club."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to external Acts and other by-laws (definitions and scope: cl 3; relationship with Racecourses (General) By-law 1990: cl 3A).","Broad discretionary powers granted to the Club (waive fees: cl 5(2); revoke bookmaker approvals: cl 13(2); permission/entry control: cl 6, cl 7, cl 8(2)).","Recordkeeping and reporting obligations for bookmakers (certificate within 48 hours, written records retained 15 months, inspection rights: cl 13(1)(d)–(f)).","Continuity and transition rules that preserve prior approvals and acts as if done by successor entities (cl 16; Schedule 1 paras 2–5).","Vague standards giving the Club undefined judgment (e.g. 'not a desirable person': cl 6(e); orders overriding rental agreements: cl 9).","Mixed rule types: fixed nominal fees listed (cl 5(1)) alongside fees left to Club determination (training grounds: cl 8(3)), creating dual amendment pathways (legislative and club-level).","Enforcement is simple but low‑level (penalty: 1 penalty unit: cl 15), increasing reliance on Club control and stewardship for compliance.","Operational rules affecting many actors (members, casual visitors, officers, jockeys, trainers, bookmakers) but expressed in concise, non-technical terms (cl 4, cl 10, cl 13)."],"plain_english_summary":"This by-law governs who may enter and use Randwick Racecourse, sets small admission and area fees, prescribes conduct and vehicle speed limits, and regulates bookmakers and training-ground use. It binds members, visitors, officers, bookmakers, owners/trainers and the Club that manages the Racecourse, and grants the Club discretion to admit, charge, revoke approvals and enforce penalties. It matters because it allocates who pays, who decides, what records must be kept, and what behaviour is permitted on race days and non-race days."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/randwick-racecourse-by-law-1981","history":"/api/acts/randwick-racecourse-by-law-1981/history","analysis":"/api/acts/randwick-racecourse-by-law-1981/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/randwick-racecourse-by-law-1981/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/randwick-racecourse-by-law-1981/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/randwick-racecourse-by-law-1981/documents"}}