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
Gilbert, Brett R156(f)(ii) Misconduct at a race meeting. Suspension: 20 weeks 22/05/2024 View
Lowry, Anthony 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Tiny Dodger
Substance: Arsenic
Date: 23 February 2024, Wagga		 Fine: $1000
Suspension: 12 weeks (wholly and conditionally suspended)		 14/05/2024 View
Young, Paul 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Isle of Arran
Substance: Lignocaine and 3-Hydroxylignocaine
Date: 15 January 2024, Maitland		 Fine: $750 13/05/2024 View
Buick, Cheryl 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Only Ollie
Substance: Phenobarbitone
Date: 31 January 2024, Temora		 Suspension: 6 weeks, wholly and conditionally suspended for twelve months pending no further breaches under this or any like rule. 08/05/2024 View
O'Neil, Casie R159(5)(a), R159(5)(b) Charge 1: Using anything containing animal material as a lure
Charge 2: Possessing anything containing animal material which could be used for the purpose of being a lure.		 Charge 1 - Disqualification: 12 months
Charge 2 - Disqualification: 12 months

Served concurrently		 08/05/2024 View
Wasson, Collin R21(1)(a), R21(1)(c), R21(1)(d), R21(1)(e), R156(f)(ii), R156(o), Clause 10(3) Charges 1, 3, 5, and 7 – R156(f)(ii) participant arranged for the greyhounds ‘Aston Shaker’, ‘Qatar Angel’, ‘Pennyroyal Tea’ and an unnamed greyhound to be killed.

Charge 2 and 4 – R156(o) participant lodged two Death Notification forms which were known to contain false information.

Charge 6 and 8 – Clause 10(3) participant failed to notify the Commission of the death of two greyhounds in his custody.

Charge 9 and 10 – R21(1)(c) participant failed to maintain kennels constructed to a standard approved by the Controlling Body and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

Charge 11, 12, 13 and 15 – R21(1)(d) participant failed to provide veterinary attention to several greyhounds in his custody.

Charge 14 – R21(1)(a) participant failed to provide sufficient sustenance to a greyhound in his custody.

Charge 16 – R21(1)(e) participant failed to seek veterinary treatment for injured greyhounds in his custody.		 Charge 1 – Life Disqualification

Charge 2 – 8 Months Disqualification

Charge 3 – Life Disqualification

Charge 4 – 8 Months Disqualification

Charge 5 – Life Disqualification

Charge 6 – 2 Years Disqualification

Charge 7 – Life Disqualification

Charge 8 – 8 Months Disqualification

Charge 9 – 8 Months Disqualification

Charge 10 – 8 Months Disqualification

Charge 11 – 2 Years Disqualification

Charge 12 – 2 Years Disqualification

Charge 13 – 2 Years Disqualification

Charge 14 – 2 Years Disqualification

Charge 15 – 2 Years Disqualification

Charge 16 –2 Years Disqualification		 08/05/2024 View
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
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