Integrity / Final Disciplinary Action Decisions

A Disciplinary Action Guide is a simple overview of the Commission's disciplinary action process. It includes information on the Commission's regulatory powers, the process that is followed for prohibited substance and conduct matters, information on interim disciplinary action, the Commission's decision-makers and the appeal process.

The Compliance and Enforcement Explanatory Guide provides a comprehensive explanation of how the Commission goes about its regulatory role, including its approach to taking disciplinary action against non-compliance by greyhound racing industry participants.

The Commission has also developed Penalty Guidelines to provide advice to participants about the possible penalties that may be imposed after an offence is proven.

Participants are reminded that anyone dealing with or associating with a disqualified person may be in breach of the Racing Rules and subject to disciplinary action.

A full list of final disciplinary decisions can be found below.

From 1 May 2022, an updated version of the Greyhound Racing Rule came into effect and the numbering of rules has changed. For example, rules relating to prohibited substances are R141 and R142. A rule number index that compares the previous rule numbering to the current rules can be found here.

Name Rule Description Penalty Start date Link to decision
Bool, Kaylee Section 58(1)(b) Participant is not a fit and proper person to be registered as a greyhound racing industry participant on the basis of the December 2023 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
(NSW) convictions.		 Life-time disqualification 24/09/2024 View
Carl, Christopher 2.8, 2.11, 3.3, 3.6, 3.10, 5.3, 5.12, 5.20, 7.12 Charge 1 - 3: Participant failed to provide veterinary attention to a greyhound in their care, resulting in suffering.

Charge 4: Participant failed to provide clean drinking water for a greyhound in their care.

Charge 5: Participant failed to keep or retain veterinary records for greyhounds in their care.

Charge 6: Participant had expired medication or supplements in their possession.

Charge 7: Participants kennels lacked adequate bedding, had visible 'sharps' protruding form fencing, and a buildup of rubbish including sharp metal.

Charge 8: Participant did not keep an exercise, socialisation and enrichment plan for greyhounds in their care.		 Charges 1 - 3: 27-month disqualification

Charges 4 & 7: 4-month suspension

Disqualification and suspension periods to be served concurrently

Charge 5: $300.00 fine

Charge 6: $300.00 fine

Charge 8: $300.00 fine

Fines totalling $900.00		 10/09/2024 View
Sultana, Raymond 156(f)(ii) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by engaging in an activity which constitutes improper conduct. Suspension: 16 weeks, with 9 weeks wholly and conditionally suspended for 24 months conditional on participant not breaching this, or any like, rule during this period.
With the period of suspension backdated to the date of the existing interim suspension, Friday 12 July 2024 and therefore expiring Friday 30 August 2024.		 29/08/2024 View
Hooper, Michael 156(f)(ii) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by engaging in an activity which constitutes improper conduct. Suspension: 16 weeks, with 9 weeks wholly and conditionally suspended for 24 months conditional on participant not breaching this, or any like, rule during this period. Commencing 30 August 2024 and Expiring 18 October 2024 29/08/2024 View
Sciberras, Corina 156(h) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by disobeying a lawful order of the Stewards. Suspension: 2 months, with 1 month wholly and conditionally suspended for 12 months subject to participant not breaking any like rule in this period. 28/08/2024 View
Gatt, Mark LR166A Participant engaged in lay betting against a greyhound that he trained. Suspension: Four weeks, wholly and conditionally suspended for 12 months subject to participant not breaking any like rule in this period. $1000 fine, $500 of which is wholly and conditionally suspended for 12 months 28/08/2024 View
Bush, Jamie 156(f)(ii), 164(a) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by scratching a greyhound in an attempt to manipulate race fields.

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by making a statement to an officer of the Controlling Body when it was known to be false.		 Charge 1 - Rule 156(f)(ii)
Disqualification: 4 months to commence 6 September 2024

Charge 2 - Rule 164(a)
Disqualification: 4 months to commence 6 September 2024

Disqualification periods to be served concurrently		 26/08/2024 View
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