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
Verhagen, Meridith 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Panama Lady
Substance: Arsenic
Date: 14 October 2023, Muswellbrook
Fine: $1000, and a 12-week suspension, wholly and conditionally suspended for a period of 12 months pending no further breaches under this or any like rule. 01/02/2024 View
Swain, Sydney 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Kangaroo Jack
Substance: Meloxicam
Date: 4 November 2023, Wentworth Park
Suspension: 5 weeks, to commence 1 February 2024 and expire 8 March 2024. 22/01/2024 View
McDonald, Rodney 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Dana Dennis
Substance: Meloxicam
Date: 6 November 2023, Goulburn
Fine: $1,000 and a 3-week suspension, wholly and conditionally suspended for 12 months subject to participant not breaching this or any like rule in this period. 22/01/2024 View
Robinson, Troy 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Charge 1: Gagan Asher
Date: 19 December 2022, Dubbo
Charge 2: Gagan Singlets
Date: 19 December 2022, Gunnedah.
Substance: Theobromine
Charge 1: 10 week suspension
Charge 2: 10 week suspension
12/01/2024 View
Munn, Mark 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Dipper
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites Theophylline, Paraxanthine and Theobromine
Date: 14 October 2023, Muswellbrook
Fine: $2000
Suspension: 12 weeks

(wholly and conditionally suspended)
10/01/2024 View
Syphers, Allan R156(f) Did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence. Fine: $500 10/01/2024 View
O'Malley, Jamie 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Winlock Bottles, Winlock Flower
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites Theophylline, Paraxanthine and Theobromine
Date: 22 July 2023, Dubbo
31 July 2023, Dubbo
Suspension: 2 months 30/12/2023 View
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