Racing Integrity Act 2016
sec.57Purpose of chapter
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sec.57 Purpose of chapter
The main purpose of this chapter is to provide for the way the commission may perform its functions in relation to each code of racing. Generally, the commission performs its functions by making standards for each code of racing, particularly about the licensing scheme for controlling activities relating to animals and participants and about the way in which races are to be held for the code of racing. The standards ensure there is guidance for persons involved in the code of racing and transparent decision-making relating to matters dealt with by the standards. (sec.57-ssec.1) The main purpose of this chapter is to provide for the way the commission may perform its functions in relation to each code of racing. (sec.57-ssec.2) Generally, the commission performs its functions by making standards for each code of racing, particularly about the licensing scheme for controlling activities relating to animals and participants and about the way in which races are to be held for the code of racing. (sec.57-ssec.3) The standards ensure there is guidance for persons involved in the code of racing and transparent decision-making relating to matters dealt with by the standards.