29ERacing NSW approval required for race broadcasting arrangements

#### 29E Racing NSW approval required for race broadcasting arrangements 29E Racing NSW approval required for race broadcasting arrangements > > (1) A racing body must not enter into a broadcasting arrangement unless Racing NSW has given its prior approval in writing to the proposed arrangement. Racing NSW may refuse to approve of a proposed broadcasting arrangement if of the opinion that the arrangement is not in the best interests of the horse racing industry as a whole in New South Wales. > > > (2) A broadcasting arrangement entered into in contravention of this section is void. > > > (3) No compensation is payable by Racing NSW or the State in connection with the refusal by Racing NSW to approve of a proposed broadcasting arrangement. > > > (4) This section does not apply to the entering into of a broadcasting arrangement before the commencement of this section but does apply to the extension after that commencement of the term of a broadcasting arrangement entered into before that commencement (as if the extension of the term of the arrangement constituted the entering into of a new broadcasting arrangement). > > > (5) A racing body may authorise Racing NSW to negotiate and enter into broadcasting arrangements on behalf of the racing body. Except as provided by any such authorisation, this section does not authorise Racing NSW to exercise any function of a racing body with respect to the negotiation or entering into of broadcasting arrangements by the racing body. > > > > Note— > > > > This section has no effect on ownership of broadcasting rights. > > > (6) Any conduct of Racing NSW authorised under this section is specifically authorised for the purposes of the [Competition and Consumer Act 2010](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth and the Competition Code of New South Wales. > > **s 29E:** Ins 2008 No 63, Sch 1 \[28\]. Am 2018 No 68, Sch 2.34.