Integrity / Reviews and appeals
Once a penalty has been imposed by the Commission, people who have been penalised can appeal against the decision if they wish. This can be done in two ways: by lodging an appeal with the Racing Appeals Tribunal, or requesting an internal review. Because they are separate processes, a person can apply for both an internal review and an appeal if they wish. However, if an appeal has been lodged, the Commission will wait until the appeal is finalised before conducting the internal review.
Internal Review | Racing Appeals Tribunal |
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You have 28 days from the date of service to seek an internal review of a disciplinary action. An internal review is conducted by the Commission. The process of conducting an internal review is similar to the RAT in the sense that the reviewer will consider all the evidence and consider whether the decision should be upheld, or changed or overturned. | Appeals to the Racing Appeals Tribunal (RAT) must be lodged to the appeals secretary within seven (7) days of the date of service. The RAT is an independent body that hears appeals against decisions of controlling bodies in thoroughbred and harness racing, as well as greyhound racing. |
Lodge an Internal Review | Lodge an appeal with the Racing Appeals Tribunal |