50DMembers of the Victorian Racing Tribunal

50D Members of the Victorian Racing Tribunal

(1) The Victorian Racing Tribunal consists of not less than 15 members appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of whom—

(a) one is to be the Chairperson; and

(b) 3 are to be Deputy Chairpersons.

(2) A person must not be appointed as a member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal unless the person consents to the appointment.

(3) A majority of the members of the Victorian Racing Tribunal must be an Australian lawyer of not less than 7 years experience as an Australian lawyer.

(4) At least one member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal must have—

(a) animal welfare expertise; or

(b) veterinary expertise.

(5) A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal if the person—

(a) is registered or licensed under the rules of a controlling body; or

(b) has or obtains a financial or proprietary interest in a racing greyhound or a thoroughbred or standardbred racehorse; or

(c) holds office in or is an employee of—

(i) Racing Victoria; or

(ii) Harness Racing Victoria; or

(iii) Greyhound Racing Victoria; or

(iv) any racing club; or

(v) any organisation that may, in the opinion of the Minister, give rise to a conflict of interest.

S. 50E substituted by No. 37/2018 s. 14.