Australian Capital Territory
Racing Act 1999    
A1999-1
Republication No 6
Effective:  16 November 2006 – 16 November 2007
Republication date: 16 November 2006
Last amendment made by A2006-42

Unauthorised version prepared by ACT Parliamentary Counsel’s Office

About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Racing Act 1999 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 16 November 2006.  It also includes any amendment, repeal or expiry affecting the republished law to 16 November 2006.  
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4. 
Kinds of republications
The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au):
•	authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies
•	unauthorised republications.
The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication.  Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117).  The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.  
This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).
Uncommenced provisions and amendments
If a provision of the republished law has not commenced or is affected by an uncommenced amendment, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading.  The text of the uncommenced provision or amendment appears only in the last endnote.
Modifications
If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading.  The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes.  For the legal status of modifications, see Legislation Act 2001, section 95.
Penalties
The value of a penalty unit for an offence against this republished law at the republication date is—
	(a)	if the person charged is an individual—$100; or
	(b)	if the person charged is a corporation—$500.

Australian Capital Territory
Racing Act 1999

Contents
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Part 1	Preliminary
	1	Name of Act	2
	2	Dictionary	2
	3	Notes	2
Part 2	Control of races for the purpose of betting
Division 2.1	Race meetings
	4	Restriction on races for the purpose of betting	3
	5	Licensed racecourses	3
	6	Approval of betting at certain race meetings	4
	7	Schedules of race meetings	4
	8	Race meetings to be conducted in compliance with conditions	5
	9	Phantom meetings	5
Division 2.2	Approved rules
	10	Application of approved rules  of a controlling body	5
	11	Application of approved rules of an ARO	6
	12	Approval of special rules for race meetings	7
	13	Special rules to be made available before a race meeting	7
	14	Application of special rules	7
Part 3	Controlling bodies
Division 3.1	Controlling body for thoroughbred racing
	15	Racing club is the controlling body for thoroughbred racing	8
	16	Functions of the racing club	8
	17	Delegation by racing club	9
	18	Racing club—reports and accounts	9
	19	Rules of thoroughbred racing	9
	20	Racing club—appointment of administrator	10
Division 3.2	Controlling body for harness racing
	21	Harness club is the controlling body for harness racing	10
	22	Functions of the harness club	11
	23	Delegation by harness club	12
	24	Harness club—reports and accounts	12
	25	Rules of harness racing	12
	26	Harness club—appointment of administrator	13
Division 3.3	Controlling body for greyhound racing
	27	Greyhound club is the controlling body for greyhound racing	13
	28	Functions of the greyhound club	14
	29	Delegation by greyhound club	15
	30	Greyhound club—reports and accounts	15
	31	Rules of greyhound racing	15
	32	Greyhound club—appointment of administrator	15
Part 4	Approved racing organisations
	33	Approved racing organisations	17
	34	Applications	17
	35	Variation of conditions or approved rules	18
	36	Revocation of approval of AROs	19
	37	AROs must provide reports	19
Part 5	The Racing Appeals Tribunal
Division 5.1	The tribunal
	38	Establishment	20
	39	Functions	20
	40	Membership	20
	41	Constitution for appeals	20
	42	Assessors	21
	43	Powers in relation to witnesses etc	21
	44	Application of Criminal Code, ch 7	22
	45	Rules of the tribunal	22
	46	Registrar of tribunal	22
	46A	Protection from liability for tribunal members	23
Division 5.2	Hearing of appeals
	47	Jurisdiction	23
	48	Lodging of appeals	24
	49	Suspension of decision pending hearing of the appeal	24
	50	Parties	24
	51	Notice of hearing	24
	52	Representation	24
	53	Bond	25
	54	Hearings to be in public	25
	55	Adjournments	25
	56	Record of proceedings	25
	57	Evidence	25
	58	Procedure for decision by the tribunal	26
	59	Principles on which decisions made	26
	60	Orders etc that may be made by the tribunal	26
	61	Decisions of tribunal final and binding	27
Part 5A	Jockeys accident insurance
	61A	Definitions—pt 5A	28
	61B	Accident insurance arrangements—authorisation	29
	61C	Accident insurance arrangements—operation	30
	61D	Notices relating to accident insurance arrangements	31
	61E	Application—pt 5A	32
Part 6	Miscellaneous
	62	Delegation by Minister	33
	63	Decisions reviewable by AAT	33
	66	Regulation-making power	34
Schedule 1	Members of the tribunal	35
	1.1	Tribunal members—appointment	35
	1.3	Tribunal members—term	35
	1.4	Tribunal members—ending of appointment	36
	1.6	Tribunal members—leave of absence	36
	1.7	Tribunal members—disclosure of interests	36
Schedule 2	Assessors of the tribunal	38
	2.1	Assessors—appointment	38
	2.2	Assessors—term	38
	2.3	Assessors—ending of appointments	38
	2.5	Assessors—disclosure of interests	39
Dictionary		40
Endnotes
	1	About the endnotes	43
	2	Abbreviation key	43
	3	Legislation history	44
	4	Amendment history	45
	5	Earlier republications	50

Australian Capital Territory
Racing Act 1999

An Act to regulate thoroughbred racing, harness racing and greyhound racing conducted for the purpose of betting, and for related purposes

    

Part 1	Preliminary
    
1	Name of Act
This Act is the Racing Act 1999.
2	Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
Note 1	The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere in this Act.
	For example, the signpost definition ‘licensed racecourse—section 5.’ means that the term ‘licensed racecourse’ is defined in that section and the definition applies to this Act.
Note 2	A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
3	Notes
A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.
Note	See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

Part 2	Control of races for the purpose of betting
Division 2.1	Race meetings
4	Restriction on races for the purpose of betting
	(1)	A person must not conduct a race for the purpose of betting, except at an authorised race meeting.
Maximum penalty:  100 penalty units.
	(2)	A person must not participate in a race conducted for the purpose of betting, except at an authorised race meeting, as—
	(a)	rider or driver of an animal; or
	(b)	trainer; or
	(c)	owner; or
	(d)	in a capacity prescribed by regulation.
Maximum penalty:  100 penalty units.
	(3)	It is a defence to a charge for an offence against subsection (2) that the person did not know, and had no reason to suppose, that the race was being conducted for the purpose of betting.
5	Licensed racecourses
	(1)	A racecourse is a licensed racecourse in relation to a controlling body or an ARO if approved as such by the commission on an application by the body or ARO.
	(2)	A racecourse that was nominated by the ARO under section 34 (1) (c) (ii) is approved as a licensed racecourse in relation to the ARO.
	(3)	The commission may revoke approval of a licensed racecourse in relation to a controlling body or an ARO—
	(a)	at the request of the controlling body or ARO concerned; or
	(b)	after determining by an inquiry that the approval should be revoked.
6	Approval of betting at certain race meetings
	(1)	The commission may approve race meetings for the purposes of betting, in accordance with this section.
	(2)	A controlling body may propose for approval by the commission a race meeting for the purpose of betting that is to be held at a licensed racecourse of the body by another person.
	(3)	In proposing such a race meeting, the controlling body may attach such conditions as it thinks appropriate.
7	Schedules of race meetings
	(1)	A controlling body or an ARO must publish from time to time a schedule of race meetings to be held by the body or ARO.
	(2)	The commission may require schedules to be published at times and in a form approved by the commission.
	(3)	A schedule must specify for each authorised race meeting—
	(a)	the day when it is to be held; and
	(b)	the racecourse where it is to be held; and
	(c)	the person or body who will conduct the meeting; and
	(d)	where any race at the race meeting will be subject to special rules as to racing or betting—
	(i)	the rules under which the race will be held; and
	(ii)	the rules under which any betting on the race will be conducted; and
	(iii)	an address where members of the public may obtain copies of the rules before the day of the race meeting.
8	Race meetings to be conducted in compliance with conditions
A person conducting a race meeting must comply with this Act and with any conditions set under section 6 (3) or section 34 (3).
Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.
9	Phantom meetings
A person must not conduct a race meeting for the purpose of betting without running races at the meeting, other than with the approval in writing of the commission, unless—
	(a)	the meeting is an authorised race meeting; and
	(b)	races were scheduled to be run at the meeting and nominations called for; and
	(c)	sufficient nominations were received for races to be run at the meeting; and
	(d)	the races were cancelled only because of unforeseen circumstances; and
	(e)	those circumstances did not permit the cancellation to be made more than 2 business days before the meeting.
Division 2.2	Approved rules
10	Application of approved rules  of a controlling body
The approved rules  of a controlling body apply in relation to—
	(a)	a person (an affected person) registered with or licensed by—
	(i)	the controlling body; or
	(ii)	where the registration or licence is of a kind recognised by the controlling body for the purposes of the rules—a corresponding body that deals with racing of the same kind; and
	(b)	an animal registered with or licensed by a body referred to in paragraph (a) (i) or (ii); and
	(c)	a person who was formerly an affected person—
	(i)	whose registration or licence is under suspension; or
	(ii)	so far as the rules relate to the dealings of the person with an affected person—whose registration or licence is cancelled; and
	(d)	subject to any approval by the commission of special rules—a race meeting conducted by the controlling body; and
	(e)	any premises owned or occupied by the controlling body.
11	Application of approved rules of an ARO
The approved rules of an ARO apply in relation to—
	(a)	a person registered with or licensed by the ARO (an affected person); and
	(b)	an animal registered with or licensed by the ARO; and
	(c)	a person who was formerly an affected person—
	(i)	whose registration or licence is under suspension; or
	(ii)	so far as the rules relate to the dealings of the person with an affected person—whose registration or licence is cancelled; and
	(d)	subject to any approval by the commission of special rules—any authorised race meeting conducted by the ARO; and
	(e)	any premises owned or occupied by the ARO.
12	Approval of special rules for race meetings
The commission may approve, on the application of a controlling body or an ARO, rules other than the approved rules for a race meeting, or for some races at a race meeting.
13	Special rules to be made available before a race meeting
A person conducting a race meeting at which special rules will apply must ensure that any member of the public is able to obtain a copy of the rules—
	(a)	from the time of publication of the relevant schedule under section 7—at the address specified in the schedule; and
	(b)	on the day of the meeting—at the racecourse.
Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.
14	Application of special rules
	(1)	Special rules apply in relation to—
	(a)	the races or race meeting in relation to which they were approved; and
	(b)	a person or animal participating in a race in relation to which they were approved.
	(2)	For this section, where special rules are approved in relation to a race meeting, they are approved in relation to each race at that meeting.

Part 3	Controlling bodies
Division 3.1	Controlling body for thoroughbred racing
15	Racing club is the controlling body for thoroughbred racing
	(1)	The Australian Capital Territory Racing Club Inc. (the racing club), a body incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991, is the controlling body in relation to thoroughbred racing for this Act.
	(2)	The racing club must not amend its constitution without giving the commission 14 days notice in writing.
	(3)	The constitution of the racing club must be consistent with this Act and must give it the necessary capacity to fulfil its functions under this Act.
16	Functions of the racing club 
	(1)	The functions of the racing club are— 
	(a)	to conduct thoroughbred race meetings and thoroughbred races within the Territory; and
	(b)	to participate in the national body coordinating thoroughbred racing in Australia; and
	(c)	to make or adopt rules to govern the conduct of thoroughbred racing and betting conducted at race meetings; and
	(d)	to prepare and implement plans and strategies for the management of the financial affairs of the thoroughbred racing code and for the development, promotion and marketing of the code; and
	(e)	to approve race meetings to be conducted by other people, for the purpose of proposals under section 6, on such conditions as it thinks appropriate; and
	(f)	to advise and inform the Minister as he or she requires. 
	(2)	The racing club may, for the purpose of performing its functions and discharging its duties under this Act, enter into reciprocal arrangements with another controlling body or any corresponding body in relation to—
	(a)	the registration of animals; or
	(b)	the endorsement and recognition of disqualifications, licences, permits and defaulters; or
	(c)	any other matter relating to the administration and control of racing.
Note	A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity).
17	Delegation by racing club
The racing club may delegate its functions under this Act to a member, officer or employee of the racing club.
Note	For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.
18	Racing club—reports and accounts
The racing club must give the commission a copy of each report and statement of accounts that it gives to its members.
19	Rules of thoroughbred racing
	(1)	The racing club may adopt the Australian Rules of Racing (as adopted by the Australian Racing Board and in force from time to time).
	(2)	Subject to this Act, the racing club may make local rules in accordance with the Australian Rules of Racing.
	(3)	Rules made or adopted by the racing club under this section are not subordinate laws under the Legislation Act.
20	Racing club—appointment of administrator
	(1)	The Minister may, if advised to do so by the commission following an inquiry, suspend the appointments of the directors of the racing club and appoint an administrator to deal with its affairs until such time as new directors can conveniently be appointed in accordance with its constitution.
Note	For the making of appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.  
	(2)	Where the Minister acts under this section, he or she must ensure that—
	(a)	the Legislative Assembly is informed of the action; and
	(b)	a copy of the advice of the commission is presented to the Assembly;
within 7 sitting days after the action.
	(3)	To remove any doubt, the Legislation Act, division 19.3.3 does not apply to an appointment of an administrator under subsection (1).
Division 3.2	Controlling body for harness racing 
21	Harness club is the controlling body for harness racing
	(1)	The Canberra Harness Racing Club Inc. (the harness club), a body incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991, is the controlling body in relation to harness racing for this Act.
	(2)	The harness club must not amend its constitution without giving the commission 14 days notice in writing.
	(3)	The constitution of the harness club must be consistent with this Act and must give it the necessary capacity to fulfil its functions under this Act.
22	Functions of the harness club 
	(1)	The functions of the harness club are—
	(a)	to conduct harness race meetings and harness races within the Territory; and
	(b)	to participate in the national body coordinating harness racing in Australia; and
	(c)	to make or adopt rules to govern the conduct of harness racing and betting conducted at race meetings; and
	(d)	to prepare and implement plans and strategies for the management of the financial affairs of the harness racing code and for the development, promotion and marketing of the code; and
	(e)	to approve race meetings to be conducted by other people, for the purpose of proposals under section 6, on such conditions as it thinks appropriate; and
	(f)	to advise and inform the Minister as he or she requires. 
	(2)	The harness club may, for the purpose of performing its functions and discharging its duties under this Act, enter into reciprocal arrangements with another controlling body or any corresponding body in relation to—
	(a)	the registration of animals; or
	(b)	the endorsement and recognition of disqualifications, licences, permits and defaulters; or
	(c)	any other matter relating to the administration and control of racing.
Note	A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity).
23	Delegation by harness club
The harness club may delegate its functions under this Act to a member, officer or employee of the harness club.
Note	For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.
24	Harness club—reports and accounts
The harness club must give the commission a copy of each report and statement of accounts that it gives to its members.
25	Rules of harness racing
	(1)	Subject to this Act, the harness club may make rules for—
	(a)	the regulation, control and promotion of the sport of harness racing; and
	(b)	the conduct of harness race meetings and harness races within the Territory; and
	(c)	betting conducted at harness race meetings.
	(2)	The harness club may make rules consistent with those made by corresponding bodies in Australia in relation to harness racing.
	(3)	Rules made by the harness club under this section are not subordinate laws under the Legislation Act.
26	Harness club—appointment of administrator
	(1)	The Minister may, if advised to do so by the commission following an inquiry, suspend the appointments of the directors of the harness club and appoint an administrator to deal with its affairs until such time as new directors can conveniently be appointed in accordance with its constitution.
Note	For the making of appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.  
	(2)	Where the Minister acts under this section, he or she must ensure that—
	(a)	the Legislative Assembly is informed of the action; and
	(b)	a copy of the advice of the commission is presented to the Assembly;
within 7 sitting days after the action.
	(3)	To remove any doubt, the Legislation Act, division 19.3.3 does not apply to an appointment of an administrator under subsection (1).
Division 3.3	Controlling body for greyhound racing 
27	Greyhound club is the controlling body for greyhound racing
	(1)	The Canberra Greyhound Racing Club Inc. (the greyhound club), a body incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991, is the controlling body in relation to greyhound racing for this Act.
	(2)	The greyhound club must not amend its constitution without giving the commission 14 days notice in writing.
	(3)	The constitution of the greyhound club must be consistent with this Act and must give it the necessary capacity to fulfil its functions under this Act.
28	Functions of the greyhound club 
	(1)	The functions of the greyhound club are—
	(a)	to conduct greyhound race meetings and greyhound races within the Territory; and
	(b)	to participate in the national body coordinating greyhound racing in Australia; and
	(c)	to make or adopt rules to govern the conduct of greyhound racing and betting conducted at race meetings; and
	(d)	to prepare and implement plans and strategies for the management of the financial affairs of the greyhound racing code and for the development, promotion and marketing of the code; and
	(e)	to approve race meetings to be conducted by other people, for the purpose of proposals under section 6, on such conditions as it thinks appropriate; and
	(f)	to advise and inform the Minister as he or she requires. 
	(2)	The greyhound club may, for the purpose of performing its functions and discharging its duties under this Act, enter into reciprocal arrangements with another controlling body or any corresponding body in relation to—
	(a)	the registration of animals; or
	(b)	the endorsement and recognition of disqualifications, licences, permits and defaulters; or
	(c)	any other matter relating to the administration and control of racing.
Note	A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 and dict, pt 1, def entity).
29	Delegation by greyhound club
The greyhound club may delegate its functions under this Act to a member, officer or employee of the greyhound club.
Note	For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.
30	Greyhound club—reports and accounts
The greyhound club must give the commission a copy of each report and statement of accounts that it gives to its members.
31	Rules of greyhound racing
	(1)	Subject to this Act, the greyhound club may make rules for—
	(a)	the regulation, control and promotion of the sport of greyhound racing; and
	(b)	the conduct of greyhound race meetings and greyhound races within the Territory; and
	(c)	betting conducted at greyhound race meetings.
	(2)	The greyhound club may make rules consistent with those made by corresponding bodies in Australia in relation to greyhound racing.
	(3)	Rules made by the greyhound club under this section are not subordinate laws under the Legislation Act.
32	Greyhound club—appointment of administrator
	(1)	The Minister may, if advised to do so by the commission following an inquiry, suspend the appointments of the directors of the greyhound club and appoint an administrator to deal with its affairs until such time as new directors can conveniently be appointed in accordance with its constitution.
Note	For the making of appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.  
	(2)	Where the Minister acts under this section, he or she must ensure that—
	(a)	the Legislative Assembly is informed of the action; and
	(b)	a copy of the advice of the commission is presented to the Assembly;
within 7 sitting days after the action.
	(3)	To remove any doubt, the Legislation Act, division 19.3.3 does not apply to an appointment of an administrator under subsection (1).

Part 4	Approved racing organisations
    
33	Approved racing organisations
	(1)	The commission may approve, in accordance with this part, a racing organisation to be an approved racing organisation (an ARO).
	(2)	An ARO may conduct race meetings consisting of races of the kinds specified in its instrument of approval for the purposes of betting.
	(3)	The commission must not approve an ARO to conduct race meetings that include thoroughbred races.
34	Applications
	(1)	An applicant for approval to be an ARO must—
	(a)	be a body corporate; and
	(b)	have the capacity—
	(i)	to conduct and control race meetings for the purpose of betting; and
	(ii)	ensure that races conducted by it will be conducted honestly and free from criminal influence; and
	(c)	provide to the commission—
	(i)	a copy of the rules under which it proposes to conduct race meetings (including a specification of the kinds of races); and
	(ii)	the particulars of the racecourse or racecourses where it proposes to conduct race meetings; and
	(iii)	such other information as the commission requires for the purpose of evaluating the application.
	(2)	If the commission is satisfied that—
	(a)	the applicant satisfies subsection (1) (a) and (b); and
	(b)	the rules referred to in subsection (1) (c) (i) are satisfactory;
the commission must approve an application unless it has determined by an inquiry that it would be against the public interest to do so.
	(3)	An approval may be subject to such conditions as the commission thinks appropriate.
	(4)	An approval under this section includes an approval of the rules referred to in subsection (1) (c) (i).
	(5)	If the commission refuses an application, it must give the reasons for the decision in writing.
	(6)	An applicant who is refused approval under subsection (3) on the ground that the commission is satisfied that it would be against the public interest may apply to the Minister for a review of the decision.
	(7)	The Minister, on reviewing the decision, may direct the commission to grant approval to the applicant.
	(8)	A direction by the Minister under subsection (7)—
	(a)	is a disallowable instrument; and
	(b)	takes effect, unless disallowed, at the end of the period during which it is disallowable.
Note 	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
35	Variation of conditions or approved rules
	(1)	The commission may, on its own initiative or on the application of an ARO, add to or vary any conditions of approval under section 34 (3).
	(2)	The commission may, on the application of an ARO, approve a change to the rules approved under section 34 (4).
	(3)	In considering whether to act under this section, the commission must satisfy itself as to the matters referred to in section 34 (2), and may require the ARO to provide such information as it requires for that purpose.
36	Revocation of approval of AROs
	(1)	If the commission is satisfied, following an inquiry, that an ARO no longer satisfies section 34 (1) (a) or (b), or has contravened a provision of this Act, it may revoke the organisation’s approval.
	(2)	If the commission is satisfied that it is no longer in the public interest that an ARO be approved, it may direct the commission to revoke the organisation’s approval. 
	(3)	A direction by the commission under subsection (2)— 
	(a)	is a disallowable instrument; and
	(b)	takes effect, unless disallowed, at the end of the period during which it is disallowable. 
Note 	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
37	AROs must provide reports
An ARO must provide the commission with a copy of each report or statement of accounts of the organisation provided to members or shareholders of the organisation. 

Part 5	The Racing Appeals Tribunal
Division 5.1	The tribunal
38	Establishment
The Racing Appeals Tribunal is established.
39	Functions
The functions of the tribunal are—
	(a)	to hear and determine appeals; and
	(b)	to exercise the functions given to the tribunal by this Act or another Act.
40	Membership
	(1)	The tribunal must consist of—
	(a)	a president; and
	(b)	a deputy president; and
	(c)	4 other members.
	(2)	The appointment and conditions of office of members of the tribunal must be in accordance with schedule 1.
41	Constitution for appeals
	(1)	For the purpose of hearing an appeal, the tribunal must be constituted, subject to subsection (2), by 3 members, of which 1 must be the president or deputy president.
	(2)	If the president is satisfied that an appeal for hearing is of a sufficiently minor nature, the tribunal must be constituted as determined by the president.
	(3)	The tribunal, separately constituted under this section, may sit simultaneously to determine separate matters.
42	Assessors
	(1)	The tribunal may have assessors.
	(2)	The president may direct that the tribunal, in hearing an appeal, must be assisted by 1 or more assessors.
	(3)	An assessor assisting the tribunal may assist and advise the tribunal on any matter before it, but must not adjudicate on any matter.
	(4)	The appointment and conditions of office of assessors must be in accordance with schedule 2.
43	Powers in relation to witnesses etc
	(1)	The president, the deputy president or the registrar, may, by written notice given to a person, require the person to appear before the tribunal at a hearing, at a stated time and place, to do either or both of the following:
	(a)	to give evidence;
	(b)	to produce a stated document or other thing relevant to the hearing.
	(2)	The member presiding at a hearing of the tribunal may require a witness appearing before the tribunal to give evidence to do 1 or more of the following:
	(a)	to take an oath;
	(b)	to answer a question relevant to the hearing; 
	(c)	to produce a stated document or other thing relevant to the hearing.
Note 1	Oath includes affirmation and take an oath includes make an affirmation (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).
Note 2	The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against selfincrimination and client legal privilege.
	(3)	The tribunal may inspect or make copies of any document or other thing produced before the tribunal and keep it for the reasonable period it considers appropriate.
44	Application of Criminal Code, ch 7
An appeal before the tribunal is a legal proceeding for the Criminal Code, chapter 7 (Administration of justice offences).
Note	That chapter includes offences (eg perjury, falsifying evidence, failing to attend and refusing to be sworn) applying in relation to tribunal proceedings.
45	Rules of the tribunal
	(1)	The tribunal may make rules (the rules of the tribunal ) for the procedure of the tribunal.
	(2)	A rule made under this section is a disallowable instrument.
Note 	A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
46	Registrar of tribunal
	(1)	The chief executive must appoint a public servant as the registrar of the tribunal.
Note 1	For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.  
Note 2	In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).
	(2)	Until the chief executive makes an appointment under subsection (1), the registrar is the public servant for the time being exercising the duties of the public service office the duties of which include exercising the functions of the registrar.
	(3)	Subsection (2) is a law to which the Legislation Act, section 88 (Repeal does not end effect of transitional laws etc) applies.
	(4)	Subsections (2) and (3) and this subsection expire 1 year after the day this section commences.
46A	Protection from liability for tribunal members
	(1)	A tribunal member is not civilly liable for anything done or omitted to be done honestly and without recklessness—
	(a)	in the exercise of a function under this Act; or
	(b)	in the reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the exercise of a function under this Act.
	(2)	Any liability that would, apart from this section, attach to a tribunal member attaches instead to the Territory.
Division 5.2	Hearing of appeals
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.
48	Lodging of appeals
Unless the tribunal allows an extension of time, an appeal under this part must be lodged with the registrar within 7 days after the appellant is informed of the decision.
49	Suspension of decision pending hearing of the appeal
The president or the deputy president of the tribunal may, if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so, order that the operation of the decision appealed against be suspended until the tribunal determines otherwise.
50	Parties
The parties to an appeal are—
	(a)	the appellant; and
	(b)	the controlling body, ARO or other person whose decision is being appealed against; and
	(c)	any other person who satisfies the tribunal that the person is directly affected by or interested in the subject matter of the appeal.
51	Notice of hearing
	(1)	The tribunal must give a party to an appeal reasonable notice of the time and place at which it intends to hear the appeal.
	(2)	If a party fails to appear at a hearing, in person or by a representative, the tribunal may hear the appeal in that party’s absence. 
52	Representation
A party to an appeal may be represented—
	(a)	by a lawyer; or
	(b)	with the leave of the tribunal, by some other representative. 
53	Bond
	(1)	An appeal must not be heard by the tribunal unless the appellant has first lodged with the registrar any bond required under the rules of the tribunal .
	(2)	A bond paid by an appellant must not be refunded unless—
	(a)	the tribunal allows the appeal in whole or in part; or 
	(b)	the appellant satisfies the tribunal that the appeal was genuinely instituted on reasonable grounds and not for the purpose of delaying the operation of the decision or order under appeal. 
54	Hearings to be in public
An appeal to the tribunal must be heard in public unless the tribunal, for good reason, determines otherwise. 
55	Adjournments
The tribunal may at any time adjourn the hearing of an appeal as it considers appropriate.
56	Record of proceedings
The tribunal must keep a record of its proceedings.
57	Evidence
	(1)	Except as otherwise determined by the tribunal, an appeal must be conducted by way of rehearing on the evidence at the original hearing, but the tribunal may receive fresh evidence given orally or, if the tribunal so determines, by statutory declaration.
	(2)	The tribunal may inform itself in any way it considers appropriate.
	(3)	The tribunal must give each party to an appeal a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the tribunal, to give evidence and to call, examine or cross-examine witnesses.
58	Procedure for decision by the tribunal 
	(1)	A decision by the tribunal must be made by a majority of the members present, with the senior member having a casting vote where there is no majority.
	(2)	For this section, the president must determine the order of seniority of members of the tribunal.
59	Principles on which decisions made
	(1)	The tribunal must act according to equity and good conscience and the substantial merits of the case without regard to technicalities and legal forms. 
	(2)	The tribunal is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform itself on any matter as it considers appropriate.
60	Orders etc that may be made by the tribunal 
	(1)	The tribunal may, on the hearing of an appeal—
	(a)	affirm, vary or quash the decision or order appealed against, or substitute, or make in addition, any decision or order that could have been made by the original decision-maker; 
	(b)	remit the subject matter of the appeal to the person or body that made the decision for further hearing or consideration; or
	(c)	subject to subsection (2), make any other order that the case requires. 
	(2)	The tribunal may make an order as to costs if it considers that it would be unjust for each party to bear its own costs.
61	Decisions of tribunal final and binding 
A decision of the tribunal on an appeal is final and binding on the entities affected.

Part 5A	Jockeys accident insurance
    
61A	Definitions—pt 5A
In this part:
1987 NSW Act means the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW).
1998 NSW Act means the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 (NSW).
ACT jockey means a jockey, apprentice jockey or other person who is—
	(a)	licensed by Racing NSW as an approved rider; and
	(b)	engaged—
	(i)	to ride a horse for fee or reward at a meeting for horse racing conducted or held by the racing club; or
	(ii)	in riding work in connection with horse racing (but not harness racing) on the racecourse or other premises of the racing club.
applied NSW Acts means the NSW Acts applied under section 61B.
injury has the same meaning as in the applied NSW Acts.
NSW Acts means the 1987 NSW Act and the 1998 NSW Act, including the special insurance scheme for NSW jockeys under those Acts.
Note	A reference to a law (including a law of another jurisdiction) includes a reference to—
	the law as originally made and as amended (see Legislation Act, s 102); and
	the statutory instruments made or in force under the law (see Legislation Act, s 104).
NSW jockey means a jockey, apprentice jockey or other person who is—
	(a)	licensed by Racing NSW as an approved rider; and
	(b)	taken to be a worker under the NSW Acts because of the 1998 NSW Act, schedule 1, clause 9 (1) (a) or (c).
Note	The 1998 NSW Act, schedule 1, clause 9 (1) (a) and (c) applies respectively to a person who is—
	engaged to ride a horse for fee or reward at a meeting for horse racing conducted or held by a racing club or association; or
	engaged in riding work in connection with horse racing (but not harness racing) on the racecourse or other premises of a racing club or association. 
Racing NSW—see the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 (NSW), section 3 (Definitions).
special insurance scheme, for NSW jockeys, means the scheme under which Racing NSW provides accident insurance as a specialised insurer for NSW jockeys under the NSW Acts.
61B	Accident insurance arrangements—authorisation
	(1)	This section applies if Racing NSW is a specialised insurer under the NSW Acts in relation to NSW jockeys.
	(2)	Racing NSW is authorised to provide accident insurance in relation to ACT jockeys.
	(3)	The authorisation under subsection (2) is for Racing NSW to act as a specialised insurer in the ACT—
	(a)	in the same way that it acts as a specialised insurer in NSW under the NSW Acts in relation to NSW jockeys; and
	(b)	as if the racing club were a racing club under those Acts.
	(4)	Without limiting subsections (2) and (3), the NSW Acts apply in the ACT for those subsections, with any necessary change and any change prescribed by regulation.
	(5)	In particular, a regulation made for subsection (4) may include changes for either or both of the following:
	(a)	excluding a provision of the applied NSW Acts; 
	(b)	applying a territory law in relation to the operation of the applied NSW Acts, including by giving jurisdiction or functions to territory courts or entities.
61C	Accident insurance arrangements—operation
	(1)	To remove any doubt—
	(a)	under the applied NSW Acts—
	(i)	an ACT jockey has the same rights and obligations (including rights and obligations in relation to common law damages) in relation to an injury suffered as an ACT jockey that a NSW jockey would have under the NSW Acts in relation to an injury suffered as a NSW jockey; and
	(ii)	the racing club and Racing NSW have the same rights and obligations (including rights and obligations in relation to common law damages) in relation to an injury suffered as an ACT jockey that they would have under the NSW Acts in relation to an injury suffered as a NSW jockey; and
	(b)	the applied NSW Acts do not create any right (whether substantive or procedural) in relation to an injury suffered as an ACT jockey that a NSW jockey would not have under the NSW Acts in relation to an injury suffered as a NSW jockey; and
	(c)	except as provided in paragraph (1) (a) (i), an ACT jockey is not entitled to recover damages for an injury suffered as an ACT jockey; and
	(d)	the Limitation Act 1985 does not apply to any claim for compensation or damages by an ACT jockey that is governed by the applied NSW Acts.
	(2)	Subsection (1) (a) and (b) has effect subject to any regulation made for this part, including a regulation made for—
	(a)	excluding a provision of the applied NSW Acts; or
	(b)	applying a territory law in relation to the operation of the applied NSW Acts, including by giving jurisdiction or functions to territory courts or entities.
61D	Notices relating to accident insurance arrangements
	(1)	The Minister must prepare a notice if—
	(a)	Racing NSW becomes a specialised insurer in relation to ACT jockeys because of the grant of a licence under the 1987 NSW Act; or
	(b)	a licence mentioned in paragraph (a)—
	(i)	is suspended or cancelled; or
	(ii)	expires.
	(2)	The notice must state the following:
	(a)	for the grant of a licence—its duration;
	(b)	for the suspension of a licence—the period of suspension; 
	(c)	for the cancellation or expiry of a licence—when the cancellation or expiry happened.
	(3)	A notice under this section is a notifiable instrument.
Note	A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.
61E	Application—pt 5A
	(1)	This part applies only in relation to an injury happening on or after the day this part commences.
	(2)	This section expires 3 years after the day it commences.
	(3)	This section is a law to which the Legislation Act, section 88 (Repeal does not end effect of transitional laws etc) applies.

Part 6	Miscellaneous
    
62	Delegation by Minister
The Legislation Act, section 254A (Delegation by Minister) does not apply to a function under the following sections:
·	section 20 (Racing club—appointment of administrator)
·	section 26 (Harness club—appointment of administrator)
·	section 32 (Greyhound club—appointment of administrator).
63	Decisions reviewable by AAT
	(1)	Application may be made to the administrative appeals tribunal for review of a decision of the commission mentioned in table 63.
	(2)	The commission must give a written notice of a decision mentioned in table 63 to each person affected by the decision.
	(3)	The notice must be in accordance with the requirements of the code of practice in force under the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1989, section 25B (1).
Table 63	Table of reviewable decisions
column 1
item	column 2
provision	column 3
decision	
1	section 6 (1)	refusing to approve a race meeting for the purpose of betting	
2	section 7 (2)	a requirement about the time and form of the publication of schedules	
3	section 9	refusing to approve the conduct of a phantom race meeting	
4	section 12	refusing to approve rules other than the approved rules	
66	Regulation-making power
	(1)	The Executive may make regulations for this Act.
Note 	Regulations must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.
	(2)	The regulations may—
	(a)	specify the manner in which a controlling body is to fulfil its functions under this Act;
	(b)	provide in relation to the operations and functions of the tribunal; and
	(c)	limit the jurisdiction of the tribunal in relation to any of the approved or special rules by excluding appeals in relation to—
	(i)	fines of less than an amount specified; or
	(ii)	suspensions shorter than a length of time specified.

Schedule 1	Members of the tribunal
(see s 40)
    
1.1	Tribunal members—appointment
	(1)	Members of the tribunal are to be appointed by the Minister.
Note 1	For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.
Note 2	In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).
Note 3	Certain Ministerial appointments require consultation with an Assembly committee and are disallowable (see Legislation Act, div 19.3.3).
	(2)	The president and deputy president must be lawyers of not less than 5 years standing.
	(3)	A person is not eligible to be a member of the tribunal if the person is—
	(a)	an officer or employee of a controlling body;  
	(b)	registered with or licensed by a controlling body under the approved rules (otherwise than as the owner of a horse or dog that is so registered or licensed); or
	(c)	registered with or licensed by a corresponding body (otherwise than as the owner of a horse or dog that is so registered or licensed), if the registration or licence is of a kind recognised by a controlling body for the approved rules.
Note	A person may be reappointed to a position if the person is eligible to be appointed to the position (see Legislation Act, s 208 and dict, pt 1, def appoint).
1.3	Tribunal members—term
A member of the tribunal must be appointed for a term not longer than 3 years.
1.4	Tribunal members—ending of appointment
	(1)	The Minister must end the appointment of a member of the tribunal if the member—
	(a)	ceases to be eligible for membership in the relevant capacity; or
	(b)	becomes bankrupt or executes a personal insolvency agreement; or
	(c)	fails to disclose an interest as required by section 1.7.
	(2)	The Minister may end the appointment of a member of the tribunal for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.
Note	A person’s appointment also ends if the person resigns (see Legislation Act, s 210).
1.6	Tribunal members—leave of absence
The Minister may grant a member of the tribunal leave of absence on the terms and conditions about remuneration and otherwise that the Minister decides.
1.7	Tribunal members—disclosure of interests
	(1)	This section applies if a member has or acquires an interest that could conflict with the member’s proper exercise of his or her functions as a member of the tribunal as constituted for a hearing.
	(2)	A member must tell the president when it becomes apparent that this section applies in relation to the member.
	(3)	As far as is reasonably possible, the tribunal must be constituted or reconstituted for the hearing so that the member concerned is not involved.
	(4)	If circumstances require the member to be, or remain, on the tribunal as constituted for the hearing—
	(a)	the member must disclose the interest to the parties; and
	(b)	the member must not take part in the hearing, or exercise any powers in relation to it, except with the consent of all the parties.

Schedule 2	Assessors of the tribunal
(see s 42)
2.1	Assessors—appointment
Assessors are to be appointed by the Minister from among people who the Minister is satisfied have special knowledge of or experience in the racing industry.
Note 1	For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.  
Note 2	In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).
Note 3	Certain Ministerial appointments require consultation with an Assembly committee and are disallowable (see Legislation Act, div 19.3.3).
2.2	Assessors—term
An assessor must be appointed for a term not longer than 3 years.
Note	A person may be reappointed to a position if the person is eligible to be appointed to the position (see Legislation Act, s 208 and dict, pt 1, def appoint).
2.3	Assessors—ending of appointments
	(1)	The Minister must end the appointment of an assessor if the assessor fails to disclose an interest as required by section 2.5.
	(2)	The Minister may end the appointment of an assessor for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.
Note	A person’s appointment also ends if the person resigns (see Legislation Act, s 210).
2.5	Assessors—disclosure of interests
An assessor—
	(a)	must tell the president if it becomes apparent that the assessor has or has acquired an interest that could conflict with the assessor’s proper exercise of his or her functions as assessor of the tribunal in a hearing; and
	(b)	must not take part in the hearing.

Dictionary
(see s 2)
Note 1	The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.
Note 2	For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:
·	entity
·	Legislative Assembly
·	Minister (see s 162)
·	penalty unit (see s 133)
·	sitting day.
approved rules means—
	(a)	in relation to the racing club—the rules of thoroughbred racing; and
	(b)	in relation to the harness club—the rules of harness racing; and
	(c)	in relation to the greyhound club—the rules of greyhound racing; and
	(d)	in relation to an ARO—the rules approved under section 34 (4) in relation to the ARO, or as later varied under section 35 (2).
ARO means an approved racing organisation approved under section 33.
authorised race meeting means a race meeting—
	(a)	conducted by a controlling body or an ARO in accordance with this Act; or
	(b)	approved by the commission under section 6;
and listed in a schedule published in accordance with section 7.
chief executive means the chief executive of the commission.
commission means the Gambling and Racing Commission established by the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999.
controlling body means—
	(a)	the racing club; or
	(b)	the harness racing club; or
	(c)	the greyhound racing club.
corresponding body means a body in another jurisdiction, within or outside Australia, that performs functions similar to those of a controlling body.
deputy president means the deputy president of the tribunal referred to in section 40.
director, in relation to a controlling body, means a person occupying or acting in the position of a director of the body, by whatever name called.
greyhound club means the Canberra Greyhound Racing Club Inc. referred to in section 27.
harness club means the Canberra Harness Racing Club Inc. referred to in section 21.
inquiry, in relation to the commission, means an inquiry conducted by the commission in accordance with the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999.
licensed racecourse—see section 5.
president means the president of the tribunal referred to in section 40.
race means—
	(a)	a thoroughbred race; or
	(b)	a harness race; or
	(c)	a greyhound race; or
	(d)	a race of a kind prescribed by regulation.
race meeting means an event at which races are conducted.
racing club means the Australian Capital Territory racing club Inc. referred to in section 15.
registrar means the registrar of the tribunal appointed under section 46.
rules of greyhound racing means the rules made under section 31.
rules of harness racing means the rules made under section 25.
rules of the tribunal means the rules of procedure made under section 45.
rules of thoroughbred racing means the rules made or adopted under section 19.
special rules means rules of racing or betting approved under section 12.
tribunal means the Racing Appeals Tribunal established under part 5.

Endnotes
1	About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history.  Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history.  Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws and expiries are listed in the legislation history and the amendment history.  These details are underlined.  Uncommenced provisions and amendments are not included in the republished law but are set out in the last endnote.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.  
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
2	Abbreviation key

am = amended	ord = ordinance	
amdt = amendment	orig = original	
ch = chapter	par = paragraph/subparagraph	
def = definition	pres = present	
dict = dictionary	prev = previous	
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative 	(prev...) = previously	
Assembly	pt = part	
div = division	r = rule/subrule	
exp = expires/expired	renum = renumbered	
Gaz = gazette	reloc = relocated	
hdg = heading	R[X] = Republication No	
IA = Interpretation Act 1967	RI = reissue	
ins = inserted/added	s = section/subsection	
LA = Legislation Act 2001	sch = schedule	
LR = legislation register	sdiv = subdivision	
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996	sub = substituted	
mod = modified/modification	SL = Subordinate Law	
o = order	underlining = whole or part not commenced	
om = omitted/repealed	or to be expired	
3	Legislation history
Racing Act 1999 A1999-1
notified 26 February 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S7)
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 February 1999 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 2 July 2001 (s 2 (2), Gaz 2001 No S42 and
IA s 10C)
as amended by
Gambling and Racing Control (Consequential Provisions) Act 1999 A1999-47 sch
notified 17 September 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S54)
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 September 1999 (s 2 (1))
sch commenced 1 December 1999 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1999 No S63)
Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-44 pt 319
notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)
pt 319 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001 No S65)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2003 (No 2) A2003-56 sch 3 pt 3.21
notified LR 5 December 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 December 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.21 commenced 19 December 2003 (s 2)
Annual Reports Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-9 sch 1 pt 1.29
notified LR 19 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.29 commenced 13 April 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-5)
Criminal Code (Administration of Justice Offences) Amendment Act 2005 A2005-53 sch 1 pt 1.26
notified LR 26 October 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 October 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.26 commenced 23 November 2005 (s 2)
Racing (Jockeys Accident Insurance) Amendment Act 2006 A2006-7
notified LR 16 March 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 17 March 2006 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2006 A2006-42 sch 3 pt 3.19
notified LR 26 October 2006
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 12 November 2005 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.19 commenced 16 November 2006 (s 2 (1))
4	Amendment history
Name of Act
s 1	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.179
Dictionary
s 2	om A2001-44 amdt 1.3513
	ins A2003-56 amdt 3.181
Notes
s 3	defs reloc to dict A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def penalty unit om A2001-44 amdt 1.3514
	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.181
Licensed racecourses
s 5	am A1999-47 sch; A2003-56 amdt 3.182; ss renum R2 LA (see A2003-56 amdt 3.183)
Approval of betting at certain race meetings
s 6	am A1999-47 sch
Schedules of race meetings
s 7	am A1999-47 sch
Phantom meetings
s 9	am A1999-47 sch
Application of approved rules  of a controlling body
s 10	am A1999-47 sch
Application of approved rules  of an ARO
s 11	am A1999-47 sch
Approval of special rules for race meetings
s 12	am A1999-47 sch
Racing club is the controlling body for thoroughbred racing
s 15	am A1999-47 sch
Functions of the racing club
s 16	am A2003-56 amdt 3.184; A2006-42 amdt 3.175
Delegation by racing club
s 17	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.185
Racing club—reports and accounts
s 18 hdg	sub A2006-42 amdt 3.153
s 18	am A1999-47 sch
Rules of thoroughbred racing
s 19	am A2001-44 amdt 1.3515
Racing club—appointment of administrator
s 20 hdg	sub A2006-42 amdt 3.154
s 20	am A1999-47 sch; A2006-42 amdt 3.155, amdt 3.156, amdt 3.174
Harness club is the controlling body for harness racing
s 21	am A1999-47 sch
Functions of the harness club
s 22	am A2003-56 amdt 3.186; A2006-42 amdt 3.175
Delegation by harness club
s 23	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.187
Harness club—reports and accounts
s 24 hdg	sub A2006-42 amdt 3.157
s 24	am A1999-47 sch
Rules of harness racing
s 25	am A2001-44 amdt 1.3516
Harness club—appointment of administrator
s 26 hdg	sub A2006-42 amdt 3.158
s 26	am A1999-47 sch; A2006-42 amdt 3.159, amdt 3.160, amdt 3.174
Greyhound club is the controlling body for greyhound racing
s 27	am A1999-47 sch
Functions of the greyhound club
s 28	am A2003-56 amdt 3.188; A2006-42 amdt 3.175
Delegation by greyhound club
s 29	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.189
Greyhound club—reports and accounts
s 30 hdg	sub A2006-42 amdt 3.161
s 30	am A1999-47 sch
Rules of greyhound racing
s 31	am A2001-44 amdt 1.3517
Greyhound club—appointment of administrator
s 32 hdg	sub A2006-42 amdt 3.162
s 32	am A1999-47 sch; A2006-42 amdt 3.163, amdt 3.164, amdt 3.174
Approved racing organisations
s 33	am A1999-47 sch
Applications
s 34	am A1999-47 sch
	am A2001-44 amdt 1.3518, amdt 1.3519
Variation of conditions or approved rules
s 35	am A1999-47 sch
Revocation of approval of AROs
s 36	am A1999-47 sch
	am A2001-44 amdt 1.3520, amdt 1.3521
AROs must provide reports
s 37	am A1999-47 sch
Functions
s 39	am A2003-56 amdt 3.190
Powers in relation to witnesses etc
s 43	am A2003-56 amdt 3.191
	sub A2005-53 amdt 1.131
Application of Criminal Code, ch 7
s 44	sub A2005-53 amdt 1.131
Rules of the Tribunal
s 45	am A2001-44 amdt 1.3512
Registrar of tribunal
s 46	sub A2006-42 amdt 3.165
	(2)-(4) exp 16 November 2007 (s 46 (4) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Protection from liability for tribunal members
s 46A	ins A2006-42 amdt 3.166
Representation
s 52	am A2003-56 amdt 3.192
Jockeys accident insurance
pt 5A hdg	ins A2006-7 s 4
Decisions of the tribunal final and binding
s 61	am A2006-42 amdt 3.167
Definitions—pt 5A
s 61A	ins A2006-7 s 4
	def 1987 NSW Act ins A2006-7 s 4
	def 1998 NSW Act ins A2006-7 s 4
	def ACT jockey ins A2006-7 s 4
	def applied NSW Acts ins A2006-7 s 4
	def injury ins A2006-7 s 4
	def NSW Acts ins A2006-7 s 4
	def NSW jockey ins A2006-7 s 4
	def Racing NSW ins A2006-7 s 4
	def special insurance scheme ins A2006-7 s 4
Accident insurance arrangements—authorisation
s 61B	ins A2006-7 s 4
Accident insurance arrangements—operation
s 61C	ins A2006-7 s 4
Notices relating to accident insurance arrangements
s 61D	ins A2006-7 s 4
Application—pt 5A
s 61E	ins A2006-7 s 4
	exp 17 March 2009 (s 61E (2) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Delegation by Minister
s 62	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.193; A2006-42 amdt 3.168
Decisions reviewable by AAT
s 63	sub A2006-42 amdt 3.169
Annual report
s 64	om A2004-9 amdt 1.39
Fees
s 65	om A2001-44 amdt 1.3523
Regulation-making power
s 66 hdg	sub A2001-44 amdt 1.3524
s 66	am A2001-44 amdt 1.3525
Delegation
s 67	om A2006-42 amdt 3.170
Repeal
s 68	om R1 (IA s 43 (3))
Consequential amendments of other Acts
s 69	om R1 (IA s 43 (3))
Members of the tribunal
sch 1	ss renum R4 LA
Tribunal members—appointment
sch 1 s 1 1 hdg	sub R6 LA
sch 1 s 1.1	am A2003-56 amdts 3.194-3.196
Acting appointments
sch 1 s 1.2	am A2003-56 amdt 3.197
	om A2006-42 amdt 3.171
Tribunal members—term
sch 1 s 1.3 hdg	sub R6 LA
sch 1 s 1.3	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.198
Tribunal members—ending of appointment
sch 1 s 1.4 hdg	am R6 LA
sch 1 s 1.4	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.198
	am A2006-42 amdt 3.172
Remuneration and allowances
sch 1 s 1.5	om A2003-56 amdt 3.198
Tribunal members—leave of absence
sch 1 s 1.6 hdg	am R6 LA
Tribunal members—disclosure of interests
sch 1 s 1.7 hdg	am R6 LA
Assessors of the tribunal
sch 2	ss renum R4 LA
Assessors—appointment
sch 2 s 2.1 hdg	sub R6 LA
sch 2 s 2.1	am A2003-56 amdt 3.199; A2006-42 amdt 3.175
Assessors—term
sch 2 s 2.2 hdg	sub R6 LA
sch 2 s 2.2	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.200
Assessors—ending of appointments
sch 2 s 2.3 hdg	am R6 LA
sch 2 s 2.3	sub A2003-56 amdt 3.200
Remuneration and allowances
sch 2 s 2.4	om A2003-56 amdt 3.200
Assessors—disclosure of interests
sch 2 s 2.5 hdg	am R6 LA
Consequential amendments of other Acts
sch 3	om R1 (IA s 43 (3))
Dictionary
dict	ins A2003-56 amdt 3.201
	am A2006-42 amdt 3.173
	def approved rules reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def ARO reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def authorised race meeting am A1999-47 sch
	reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def chief executive ins A1999-47 sch
	reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def commission ins A1999-47 sch
	reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def controlling body reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def corresponding body reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def deputy president reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def director reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def greyhound club reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def harness club reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def inquiry ins A1999-47 sch
	reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def licensed racecourse reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def president reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def race reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def race meeting reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def racing club reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def registrar reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def rules of greyhound racing reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def rules of harness racing reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def rules of the tribunal reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def rules of thoroughbred racing reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def special rules reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
	def tribunal reloc from s 3 A2003-56 amdt 3.180
5	Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.  
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register.  A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1.  Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical. 

Republication No	Amendments to	Republication date	
1	A2001-44	12 September 2001	
2	A2003-56	19 December 2003	
3	A2004-9	13 April 2004	
4	A2005-53	23 November 2005	
5	A2006-7	17 March 2006	

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