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
Macindoe, Justin 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Magnum Key
Eye
Substance: Cobalt
Date: 10 February 2024, Richmond		 Suspension: 8 weeks 29/04/2024 View
King, Julie LR180A Trained greyhound on a premises occupied by a disqualified person. Disqualification: 18 months (15 months suspended conditionally). 26/04/2024 View
Gibson, Garry R28, R21(1)(a), R21(1)(e) Charge 1: Failing to ensure a greyhound
in his care did not stray onto any private property without the permission of the owner or occupier of that property.
Charge 2: Failing to ensure a greyhound
in his care was provided proper and sufficient sustenance.
Charge 3: Failing to ensure an injured
greyhound in his care received appropriate treatment.		 Charge 1 - Disqualification: 12 months
Charge 2 - Disqualification: 3 years
Charge 3 - Disqualification: 3 years		 23/04/2024 View
Cowell, Peter 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Magic Eclipse
Substance: Gabapentin
Date: 19 January 2024, Wagga		 Fine: $750 19/04/2024 View
Vella, Troy R156(x), R156(f)(i) Charge 1 - Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by associating with a disqualified person for the purpose of greyhound racing.
Charge 2 - Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, is corrupt, fraudulent or dishonest, by booking trials on behalf of a disqualified person.		 Charge 1 - Fine: $4000
Suspension: 18 months (wholly and conditionally suspended).
Charge 2 - Fine: $2000
Suspension: 18 months (wholly and conditionally suspended).		 16/04/2024 View
Barnden, Robert 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Rum Night
Substance: Ketoprofen
Date: 6 January 2024, The Gardens		 Fine: $750 11/04/2024 View
Roach, Paul R148(2), R162(e) Charge 1 – R148(2)
Participant was found to be in possession of a prohibited substance when an inspection was conducted at his registered kennel premises on 17 October 2023.
Charge 2 – R148(2)
Participant was found to be in possession of a prohibited substance when an inspection was conducted at his registered kennel premises on 17 October 2023.
Charge 3 – R162(e)
Participant was found to be in possession of an electronic shock collar when an inspection was conducted at his registered kennel premises on 17 October 2023.		 Charge 1: Fine - $150
Charge 2: Fine - $150
Charge 3: Fine - $500		 08/04/2024 View
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