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
Sarkis, Harry Rule 137(1)(b); Rule 137(1)(c)(i); Standard 3.12, Code of Practice (“Code”); Standard 3.13, Code; Standard 5.12, Code; Standard 5.12(a),(b), Code; Standard 3.14, Code; Standard 7.15, Code; Rule 84A(1) Failure to comply with the Code of Practice and to keep treatment records. Possession and use of a barking muzzle. Charge 1: Fine: $750
Charge 2: Fine: $750
Charge 3: Formal warning
Charge 4: Formal warning
Charge 5: Fine: $500
Charge 6: Fine: $250
Charge 7: Fine: $200
Charge 8: Fine: $150		 08/12/2021 View
Sandes, Beverly Rule 86(x); Clause 10, Regulations Making a false statement to a GWIC inspector and failure to comply with the Greyhound Racing Regulations. Disqualification: 2 months
Fine: $100		 02/12/2021 View
Roese, Garth Rule 86(x); Clause 10, Regulations Making a false statement and failure to comply with the Greyhound Racing Regulation 2019, section 10 Fine: $200
Disqualification: 4 months (commencing 6 Dec)

*disqualification varied to 3 months after his internal review application.		 02/12/2021 View
Smyth, Ian Rule 99B(1); Rule 86(ag) Failure to comply with the Greyhound Rehoming Policy and keeping greyhounds whilst disqualified. Formal warning
Warning Off: 3 months		 30/11/2021 View
Ellis, Victor Rule 86(ag); Clause 10, Regulations Failure to comply with the Greyhound Rehoming Policy and failure to comply with Clause 10 of the Greyhound Racing Regulation 2019. Formal warning
Suspension: 12 weeks (wholly and conditionally suspended)		 30/11/2021 View
Jones, Ryan Rule 104(6)(c) Engaging in betting transactions whilst acting as a swab official at Dapto Disqualification: 9 months 25/11/2021 View
Shearer, Raelee Rule 83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Dusty Charm
Substance: Dexamethasone
Meeting: 20 July 2021, Gosford		 Suspension 4 weeks 19/11/2021 View
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