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
Simpson, James Rule 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Patonga Dave
Substance: Diclofenac
Meeting: 22 October 2022, Lithgow		 Fine: $1000 23/01/2023 View
Jackson, John 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Shakalaka
Substance: Cobalt
Meeting: 21 September 2022, Richmond		 Suspension: 10 weeks 16/01/2023 View
Richardson, Judith Rule 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Valor
Substance: Frusemide
Meeting: 23 September 2022, Goulburn		 Fine: $1500 19/12/2022 View
Craig, Michael Douglas Rule 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Franco Fernando
Substance: Heptaminol, Caffeine, Theophylline, Paraxanthine and
Theobromine.
Meeting: 18 August 2022, Gunnedah

Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: No Hardy
Substance: Heptaminol
Meeting: 3 September 2022, Tamworth		 Suspension: 6 months 19/12/2022 View
Capper, Amber Rule 156(f)(ii) Improper language towards a member of the controlling body at a race meeting Fine: $1500 (with $500 conditionally suspended) 08/12/2022 View
McDonald, John Rule 86B(1)(b) Possession of a lure that was part made of fibres natural in origin and from a prepared animal skin. Suspension: 8 months (4 months conditionally suspended) 06/12/2022 View
Ballantine, Mark Rule 156(g)(iv) x5, Rule 21(1)(c), Rule 151(1), Standard 3.16, Clause 10(1)(c) and Standard 5.2 Obstructed or abused a staff members of the Controlling Body;
threatened and abused a staff member of the Controlling Body;
failed to maintain clean and sanitary kennels;
failed to keep and maintain written treatment records;
failed to comply with Standard 3.16 of the Code of Practice;
failed to notify the Commission of the change of premises of a greyhound within the required period;
failed to comply with Standard 5.2 of the Code of Practice.		 Charge 1: Disqualification: 9 months;
Charge 2: Disqualification: 6 months;
Charge 4: Disqualification: 2 years;
Charge 5: Disqualification: 2 years;
Charge 6: Suspension: 4 months;
Charges 7-10: Fines: $1,000.00

with the penalties for Charges 1 and 2 to run concurrently with
the penalty for Charge 4; with 12 months on the penalty for Charge 5 to run concurrently with Charge 4; with the net effect upon Mr Ballantine being a 3-year period of disqualification from the industry; with the time served by Mr Ballantine under interim suspension to be taken into account, from 22 July 2022; and with the period of disqualification to be complete on 21 July.		 05/12/2022 View
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