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New South Wales regulation
This is a NSW by-law (a type of subordinate rule made under a parent Act) that sets out general rules for conduct at racecourses — originally the Sydney Turf Club's racecourses.
Who it affects: Anyone who attends, works at, or operates at racecourses covered by the by-law in NSW — including racegoers, staff, and officials.
What it does: The by-law covers things like entry to racecourse areas, badges and passes (for example, it originally had a typo referring to a 'quest badge' instead of a 'guest badge'), and general rules about who can access which parts of a racecourse.
Key change — the 2011 merger: This by-law started life as The Sydney Turf Club By-law 1990, applying to the Sydney Turf Club. When the Australian Jockey Club and the Sydney Turf Club merged in 2010 to form what is now Racing NSW's unified body, this by-law was automatically carried over and now operates under the Australian Jockey and Sydney Turf Clubs Merger Act 2010. So the same rules simply continued under a new legal umbrella.
Why it matters: If you attend a racecourse covered by this by-law and breach its rules — for example, entering areas you're not authorised to enter — you could face removal or other consequences under the rules.
Note: The actual detailed rules (the numbered clauses) are not fully reproduced in the text provided — only the status information and administrative metadata are shown here.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Racecourses (General) By-law 1990.
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