Racing Act 1958

This section applies if a decision has been made under the rules to impose a penalty on a person that is a fine of not more than $250.

The person may apply in writing to the Racing Integrity Commissioner to request that the Commissioner direct the Victorian Racing Tribunal to hear an appeal made by the person against the decision to impose the penalty.

An application under subsection (2) must be made by 5.00 p.m. on the third day after the day the person receives notice of the decision to impose the penalty.

After receiving an application under subsection (2), the Racing Integrity Commissioner may direct the Victorian Racing Tribunal to hear and determine the appeal if the Commissioner considers that it is in the public interest to do so.

The Victorian Racing Tribunal must comply with a direction made by the Racing Integrity Commissioner under subsection (4).

As soon as reasonably practicable after the Racing Integrity Commissioner makes a direction under subsection (4), the Victorian Racing Tribunal must advise, in writing, the appellant and the person or body that imposed the penalty, of—

the date and time of the hearing of the appeal; and

the venue at which the hearing will be held.