From 1 July 2021 a new Registration Assessment Program is being introduced as well as changes to the requirements for participants when upgrading from an Owner Trainer to a Public Trainer. There is also a change in the process for new participants applying for a National Police Check as part of the registration application process. Details of these changes are outlined below.

New Registration Assessment Program

In keeping with the implementation of the Greyhound Industry Reform Panel's recommendations, from 1 July 2021 the Commission is introducing minimum standards for certain participant roles as a requirement for registration.

When applying for registration, applicants must complete an online Registration Knowledge Test to confirm they have the basic knowledge to perform the role and understand their obligations as a registered participant.

Initially, the registration types included are Attendant, Owner Trainer, Public Trainer and Breeder. Over time, the Commission will be introducing assessment requirements for other roles.

Who needs to complete the Registration Knowledge Test?

From 1 July 2021, the Registration Knowledge Test will be mandatory for any person applying to register as an Attendant, Owner Trainer, Public Trainer or Breeder.

Participants who are currently registered as an Attendant, Owner Trainer, Public Trainer or Breeder will not have to complete the Registration Knowledge Test.

Once an applicant has completed the Registration Knowledge Test they will be emailed a Certificate of Completion. From 1 July 2021, this certificate must be submitted with the registration application form.

For more information about the program please visit www.gwic.nsw.gov.au/RAP

Upgrading from Owner Trainer to a Public Trainer

From 1 July 2021 there will be two new requirements when upgrading from an Owner Trainer to a Public Trainer. All requirements are listed below.

• Have held their Owner Trainer registration for 12 months (current requirement)
• Be a fit and proper person (current requirement)
• Have had a minimum of 20 starters during the preceding 12 months (new requirement)
• Have completed the mandatory Public Trainer Registration Knowledge Test (new requirement)

If a trainer can demonstrate that it was not possible to attain 20 greyhound starts in the preceding 12 months (due to race cancellations, for example), the Commission may consider an exemption from this requirement.

For more information about these changes please contact our Registration & Welfare team on 13 49 42 (13GWIC) or by email at registration@gwic.nsw.gov.au

National Police Checks – change in application process

This change does not affect current participants who have just renewed their registrations.

From 1 July, the process for new applicants applying for a National Police Check will change following the introduction of a new NSW Police online portal.

Rather than providing the Commission with three ID documents, applicants will receive an email from NSW Police and be asked to provide details of their identification documents (e.g. Drivers Licence number) directly via a link provided.

The new process is outlined below.

1. Participant submits registration application to GWIC, with no ID documents
2. GWIC staff request a National Police Check on behalf of the participant
3. NSW Police email the applicant a link requesting three forms of ID (If ID documents provided cannot be digitally verified, the applicant will need to upload additional ID documents)
4. NSW Police advise GWIC of the outcome (participant can request a copy)
5. If approved, GWIC complete the registration application and send applicant a letter confirming their registration and new GWIC ID Card.

For more information please visit www.gwic.nsw.gov.au/registration