Internal Review / Internal Review Decisions

Please see below Internal Review decisions that have been made as a result of a request for an internal review of a GWIC decision.

All decisions are made by a person that was not substantially involved in the making of the reviewable decision pursuant to section 91 of the Greyhound Racing Act 2017.

NameDetails of decisionDecision dateOutcomeLink to decision
Brett GilbertGWIC decision on 13 May 2024 to suspend Brett Gibert for breach of Rule 156(f)(ii) for a period of 8 weeks, and activate a previous suspension against Mr Gilbert from 26 November 2023. Total penalty 20 weeks.16 September 2024Appeal against charge dismissed. Appeal against penalty upheld. Penalty varied to 2 weeks commencing 20 September 2024. Appeal deposit refunded.Decision
Grant HoogenboomDecision made on 6 August 2024 to refuse Mr Hoogenboom 's application for registration as a Greyhound Owner Trainer and Breeder-Whelper.10 September 2024Revoke the decision made 6 August 2024 and instead grant Mr Hoogenboom’s application for registration as a Greyhound Owner Trainer and Breeder-Whelper.Decision
Simone LoaderDecision made on 23 July 2024 to impose a 5 month disqualification on Ms Loader.30 August 2024Confirm the decision made on 23 July 2024.Decision
Martin CiniDecision made on 30 May 2024 to refuse Mr Cini's application for registration as an attendant and kennel & track attendant.22 August 2024Confirm the decision made on 30 May 2024.Decision
Terry CraigDecision made on 12 June 2024 to refuse Mr Craig's application for registration as a Kennel and Track Attendant.15 August 2024Confirm the decision made on 12 June 2024.Decision
Anthony LowryDecision made on 14 May 2024 to issue a $1000 fine and a 12 week suspension (wholly and conditionally suspended) for breach of Rule 141(1)(a).2 July 2024Vary the decision made 14 May 2024 to reduce the fine to $750 and maintain the 12 week suspension (wholly and conditionally suspended).Decision
Chris TeritaitiDecision made on 18 April 2024 to refuse Mr Teritaiti’s Application for registration as a greyhound Owner/Trainer.17 June 2024Confirm the decision made on 18 April 2024.Decision
Steven BoardDecision made on 18 April 2024 to refuse Mr Board’s Application for registration as a Greyhound Attendant.21 May 2024Confirm the decision made on 18 April 2024.Decision
Kevin BakerDecision made on 9 November 2023 to refuse Mr Baker’s application for registration.8 May 2024Confirm the decision made on 9 November 2023.Decision
Robert HowardDecision of 15 February 2024 to issue a $700 fine, a $300 fine and a $300 fine for misconduct at a race meeting.15 April 2024Confirm the decision of 15 February 2024.Decision
Mark CraigDecision of 9 March 2024 to issue an endorsement for ‘Failing to Pursue’ (third offence) on Mr Craig’s greyhound ‘Raven Nighthawk’.22 March 2024Confirm the decision made 9 March 2024 to issue an endorsement for ‘Failing to Pursue’ (third offence) on Mr Craig’s greyhound ‘Raven Nighthawk’.Decision
Morgan Fenwick-BenjesDecision dated 19 December 2023 to reject Mr Fenwick-Benjes' application for registration as an attendant.4 March 2024Confirm the decision made 19 December 2023 and refuse Mr Fenwick-Benjes’ application for registration as an Attendant.Decision
Ryan SuttleDecision dated 7 September 2023 to reject Mr Suttle’s application for registration as an Owner Trainer.2 February 2024To confirm the decision made 7 September 2023 and reject Mr Suttle’s application for registration as an Owner Trainer.Decision
Daniel DennisDecision dated 25 September 2023 to reject Mr Dennis’ application for registration as a greyhound Race Official.18 December 2023Revoke the decision made 25 September 2023 and instead grant Mr Dennis’ application for registration as a greyhound Race Official.Decision
Edward SanchezDecision dated 26 October 2023 to reject Mr Sanchez’ application for registration as a greyhound Owner Trainer18 December 2023Vary the decision made 26 October 2023 and instead grant Mr Sanchez’ application for registration as a greyhound Owner TrainerDecision
Mark HowardDecision dated 9 November 2023 to reject Mr Howard's application for registration as a greyhound Race Official14 December 2023Confirm the decision made 9 November 2023 to refuse the application of Mr Howard for registration as a greyhound Race OfficialDecision
Amanda AzzopardiDecision dated 25 October 2023 to reject Ms Azzopardi’s application for registration as a greyhound Owner and Attendant.13 December 2023Vary the decision made 25 October 2023 and instead grant Ms Azzopardi’s application for registration as a greyhound Attendant.Decision
James GoddardDecision dated 17 August 2023 to impose a 9 month disqualification on Mr Goddard.12 December 2023Confirm the decision to impose a 9-month disqualification made by the Decision Makers on 17 August 2023.Decision
Anthony AndrewsDecision dated 22 August 2023 and impose a 3 month suspension for each charge.28 November 2023To vary the penalty imposed to that of a 4 week suspension for all charges.Decision
Preston WhitelawDecision dated 3 July 2023 to refuse registration as an  Owner and Attendant.29 September 2023Confirm the decision of 3 July 2023 to refuse Mr Whitelaw's application for registration as an owner and attendant.Decision
Shane CartwrightDecision dated 30 July 2023  to impose a suspension of two months, to commence midnight Tuesday 1 August 2023 and end midnight Saturday 30
September 2023.		25 September 2023Confirm the decision to impose a suspension made by the Decision Makers on 30 July 2023.Decision
Tegan GrayDecision dated 10 September 2023 to impose a marring penalty upon “Masked Hunter”.18 September 2023Confirm penalty to impose a marring penalty upon “Masked Hunter”.Decision
Garry ParsonsDecision dated 30 May 2023 to impose a $1,000.00 fine on Mr Parsons.25 July 2023To vary the penalty imposed to that of a $1,000.00 fine, wholly and conditionally suspended for a period of 24 months.Decision
Ronald MarsdenDecision dated 3 July 2023 to impose an unsatisfactory performance upon “Hardaway Ranger” at Nowra.10 July 2023To revoke the decision dated 3 July 2023 to impose an unsatisfactory performance upon “Hardaway Ranger” at Nowra.Decision
Peter ParkerDecision dated 30 May 2023 to suspend Mr Parker for three months. 3 July 2023Confirm the penalty imposed as that of a suspension of 12 weeks.
*subject to appeal and stay granted		Decision
Nathan AllanDecision dated 6 April 2023 to impose a 9 month disqualification for improper conduct towards the controlling body representative.30 May 2023Vary the decision to impose a 9 month suspension, with 4 months condtionally suspended for a period of 12 months.Decision
Shane WaterhouseDecision dated 24 April 2023 to refuse registration as an Owner Trainer.22 May 2023To revoke the decision of 24 April 2023 and instead issue a probationary Owner Trainer registration to Mr Waterhouse for a period of 12 months with a review to occur at that time.Decision
Crystal PillarTo confirm the original decision/s imposed by the Stewards on 28 March 2023.12 April 2023Confirm the decision of 28 March 2023 being an interim suspension.Decision
Adam WadeTo confirm the original decision/s imposed by the Stewards on 21 December 2022 and 2 January 2023.25 January 2023Confirm the decision/s imposed by the Steward on 21 December 2022 and 2 January 2023.Decision
Denis HampsonDecision dated 14 Nov 2022 to issue a fine of $1000.00 with $250.00 partially and conditionally suspended for 12-months for a breach of Rule 141(1)(a).14 December 2022Vary the decision of 14 Nov 2022 and wholly and conditionally suspend the entire $1000.00 fine for 12-months.Decision
Mark SmallDecision dated 18 October 2022 to impose an 8-week suspension for breach of prohibited substance Rule 141(1)(a)22 November 2022Confirm the decision of 18 October 2022 being an 8-week suspension.Decision
Jorja-Louise HowardDecision dated 6 September 2022 to impose a 7-week suspension for breaches related to prohibited substance rules.2 November 2022Vary decision of 6 September 2022 to a suspension period of 4 weeks and 5 days.Decision
Michael HooperDecision dated 13 September 2022 to issue a 6-month suspension with 2 months conditionally suspended for 12 months against Mr Michael Hooper.11 October 2022Revoke the decision of 13 September 2022 and overturn the charges.Decision
Charmaine RobertsDecision dated 28 July 2022 to disqualify Ms Charmaine Roberts for thirteen (13) months.5 September 2022Vary the decision of 28 July 2022 and instead disqualify Ms Charmaine Roberts for a period of twelve (12) months.Decision
Rodney Haime

Decision dated 11 May 2022 of the Applications Assessment Panel under section 49 (3) of the Greyhound Racing Act 2017, to refuse an application for registration by Mr Rodney Haime as a Greyhound Owner.

19 July 2022

To revoke the decision of 11 May 2022 to refuse an application for registration, and instead approved the application.

Decision
Christopher EdwardsDecision dated 6 May 2022 to warn Mr Edwards off for a total period of 12-months for multiple Charges in relation to his engagement in activities while unregistered15 June 2022Vary the decision of 6 May 2022 and impose a total warning off of 6-months.Decision
Garth RoeseDecision dated 8 March 2022 to refuse an application for registration as a Judge and Starter.19 April 2022Confirm the decision of 8 March 2022 to refuse Mr Roese's application for registration as a Judge and Starter.Decision
Garth RoeseDecision dated 2 December 2021 to impose a 4-month disqualification for Charge One for making a false statement to a GWIC Inspector during an investigation.25 January 2022Vary the decision of 2 December 2021 and impose a disqualification of three months in respect of Charge One.Decision
Wolfgang KraeftGWIC decision dated 13 September 2021 to disqualify Mr Wolfgang Kraeft for 9 months, with 3 months served concurrently with a disqualification for failing to comply with Industry's current COVID-19 protocols.28 January 2022Vary the decision of 13 September 2021 and instead issue an 8 month disqualification.Decision
Brett MayGWIC decision dated 27 December 2021 to issue a fine of $200 for misconduct at a race meeting.25 January 2022Vary the decision of 27 December 2021 and impose a fine of $100.00.Decision
Dave IrwinGWIC decision dated 22 September 2021 to issue a $200 fine and a $500 fine wholly and conditionally suspended for misconduct at a race meeting.22 December 2021Vary the decision of 22 September 2021 and instead issue a $200 fine and a reprimand.Decision
Ricky BrewerGWIC decision dated 28 September 2021 to suspend Mr Brewer for  six weeks following the detection of a prohibited substance in a greyhound presented to race.19 October 2021Confirm the decision of 28 September 2021Decision
Glen McKinleyGWIC Stewards decision dated 3 September 2021 to disqualify Mr Glen McKinley for varying periods ranging from two months to 4 months and three weeks, for failing to comply with Industry's current COVID-19 protocols.30 September 2021Vary the decision of 3 September 2021Decision
Mitchell JobsonGWIC decision dated 9 July 2021 to suspend Mr Jobson for 12 weeks,  for failing to comply with the Greyhound Rehoming Policy.3 August 2021Confirm the decision of 9 July 2021Decision
Kade JarvisGWIC decision dated 14 May 2021 to suspend  Mr Jarvis as a race official for a period of 6 months with 4 months conditionally suspended, for betting misconduct.11 June 2021Confirm the decision of 14 May 2021Decision
Garth RoeseGWIC decision dated 14 May 2021 to suspend  Mr Roese as a race official for a period of 6 months with 4 months conditionally suspended, for betting misconduct.11 June 2021Confirm the decision of 14 May 2021Decision
Toby WeekesGWIC decision dated 20 May 2021 to interim suspend Mr Toby Weekes pending the finalisation of a GWIC inquiry into animal welfare.9 June 2021Revoke the decision of 20 May 2021Decision
Tony AtkinsGWIC decision dated 23 June 2020 to disqualify the greyhound ‘Bazza Brann’ from the Grafton Versatility Series, being race 5 at Grafton on 9 December 2019 and race 6 at Grafton on 16 December 2019.30 November 2020Confirm the decision of 23 June 2020Decision
Carole EatonGWIC decision dated 23 June 2020 to refuse to grant an approval under Rule 127(11) for the greyhound ‘Queen Audrey’ to breed a fourth litter13 October 2020Vary the decision of 23 June 2020Decision
Bruce CarrGWIC decision dated 25 March 2020, commencing 1 April 2020, to warn off Mr Bruce Carr for 24 months for breaching Rule 28(4)x5 and Rule 86(l)x210/09/2020 (served 18/09/2020)Confirm the decision of 25 March 2020. Original penalty upheldDecision
Matthew MartinGWIC decision dated 9 April 2020 to disqualify Mr Matthew Philip Martin as a greyhound racing industry participant for 15 months [with 3 weeks and 2 days suspended due to a period of interim suspension served] for breaching Rule 83(2)(a).25/06/2020Confirm the decision of 9 April 2020. Original penalty upheld.Decision