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
Speed, Holly Rule 86B(1)(b); Rule 86B(1)(a) x 2 Possession and use of an animal carcass as a lure Disqualification: 10 years 14/10/2021 View
Williams, Lynette Rule 79A(7) Possession of a permanently banned prohibited substance Disqualification: 4 months 07/10/2021 View
Brewer, Ricky Rule 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Boaz
Substance: Dexamethasone
Meeting: 8 May 2021, Richmond		 Suspension: 6 weeks 28/09/2021 View
Hooper, Michael Rule 86(f,o) Trialling while suspended Suspension: 3 months
Fine: $1000 ($500 conditionally suspended)		 24/09/2021 View
Wakem, Wayne Rule 79A(7) Possession of permanently banned prohibited substance at kennels. Disqualification: 8 months. 22/09/2021 View
Irwin, Dave Rule 86(g); Rule 86(p); Rule 86(f)(iv) Misconduct at a race meeting, including the use of offensive language, not following the direction of a GWIC official and threatening a GWIC official. Charge 1: Fine: $200
Charge 2: Fine: $500 (wholly and conditionally suspended.*

*Subject to an Internal Review		 22/09/2021 View
Anderson, Frank Rule 83(2)(a) (x3) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Seymour Blue
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites theophylline,
paraxanthine and theobromine.
Meetings: 6 March 2021, The Gardens, 3 April 2021, The Gardens, 10 April 2021, The Gardens		 Charge 1: Suspension: 8 weeks
Charge 2: Suspension: 10 weeks
Charge 3: Suspension: 12 weeks		 15/09/2021 View
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