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
Loader, Simone R156(o) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence by making a statement known to be false to an officer of a Controlling Body. Disqualification: 5 months to commence 27 July 2024. 23/07/2024 View
Baldwin, Matthew 141(1)(a), 148(2), 139(6) & (7) Detection permanently banned prohibited substance
Greyhound: I’m Better
Substance Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine
Date: 23 January 2024, Richmond

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by being found in possession of a prohibited substance when an inspection was conducted at his registered kennel premises on 14 April 2024.

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by being found in possession of a permanently banned prohibited substance when an inspection was conducted at his registered kennel premises on 14 April 2024.
Charge 1 - Rule 141(1)(a)
Disqualification: 24 months to commence 18 July 2024.

Charge 2 – Rule 148(2)
Fine: $150

Charge 3 - R139(6)&(7)
Disqualification: 14 months to commence 18 July 2024.
18/07/2024 View
Wade, Paul R156(f)(ii) Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, is improper Fine: $1000 ($500 wholly and conditionally suspended). 18/07/2024 View
Sloan, Beverley 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: I’m Exhibit Two
Substance: Cimetidine
Date: 8 July 2024, Gosford
Fine: $1000 ($500 wholly and conditionally suspended). 08/07/2024 View
Hooper, Michael R165(c)(a)(iii) Participant engaged in an activity which constitutes misconduct. Suspension: 7 months (2 months wholly and conditionally suspended).*

*Subject to an appeal
02/07/2024 View
Northfield, Jacob 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Miss Gledhill
Substance: Cobalt
Date: 9 April 2024, Casino
Suspension: 8 weeks 21/06/2024 View
Ellis, Victor 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Rock Me Gently
Substance: Dexamethasone
Date: 20 March 2024, The Gardens
Suspension: 4 months 19/06/2024 View
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