Racing Act 1999
47Jurisdiction
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47 Jurisdiction (1) The tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and determine an appeal from a person aggrieved by a decision of a controlling body, an ARO or another person conducting a race meeting if— (a) the decision was made, or purported to be made, under the relevant approved rules or special rules; and (b) the decision— (i) disqualified or suspended a person or animal from participating in events governed by those rules in any particular capacity; or (ii) imposed a fine. (2) The tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and determine an appeal from a person aggrieved by a decision of a controlling body or an ARO that requires a person not to enter a racecourse or training track.
The Racing Appeals Tribunal Part 5 Hearing of appeals Division 5.2 Section 48 R24 26/11/25 Racing Act 1999 Effective: 26/11/25 page 21 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au