Greyhound Racing Act 2017

GRNSW must, as soon as practicable after the commencement of this section, set minimum standards with respect to the following—

racecourse design and construction,

racecourse facilities and amenities (including facilities and amenities to be provided for patrons, such as grandstands and other patron amenities),

greyhound training facilities.

GRNSW may, without limiting the operation of subsection (1), also set minimum standards in connection with the conduct by greyhound racing clubs of greyhound race meetings, including minimum standards with respect to the following—

the financial management of greyhound race meetings, including the management of the costs of conducting greyhound race meetings,

the fees and charges imposed by a greyhound racing club in connection with races conducted by the club,

prize money paid on races conducted by a greyhound racing club,

starters, appearance and other fees paid by a greyhound racing club,

such other matters relating to the conduct of greyhound races and greyhound race meetings as may be prescribed by the regulations.

The minimum standards set by GRNSW under this section are to be given effect to in any one or more (or any combination) of the following ways—

by a direction in writing to greyhound racing clubs,

as a condition of the registration of greyhound racing clubs,

as a condition of the allocation of the dates on which greyhound racing clubs may conduct greyhound race meetings.

The minimum standards may apply generally to greyhound racing clubs or to any particular club.

GRNSW is to consult with greyhound racing clubs in relation to any proposal to set minimum standards under this section and in the course of that consultation must give a greyhound racing club a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to make submissions on the proposal.

Any standards set by GRNSW under this section have no effect unless approved by the Commission.