The start date for the Racing Integrity Board is 1 July 2021. It will manage the integrity functions for the racing industry.
The Racing Industry Act 2020 introduced new governance arrangements for the racing industry and establishes the Racing Integrity Board as an independent statutory body. The Racing Integrity Board will replace the Judicial Control Authority for Racing and the Racing Integrity Unit. I, and my fellow Board members, are pleased to have responsibility for leading this important change for the racing industry. A strong and effective integrity system is vital to the public’s confidence in the sport of racing.
—Sir Bruce Robertson, Chair of the Establishment Board
About the Racing Integrity Board
The Racing Integrity Board will promote and ensure compliance with high standards of integrity, animal welfare and professionalism by people in the racing industry. The Racing Integrity Board’s core functions are:
- Compliance and enforcement with racing rules and regulations
- Prohibited substances testing for animals and people
- Raceday veterinary services and monitoring racing code animal welfare policies and initiatives
- Adjudicative services
Many of these functions are currently provided by the Racing Integrity Unit (RIU) and the Judicial Control Authority for Racing (JCA).
The start date for the Racing Integrity Board is 1 July 2021. This date depends on appointment of the Board and Regulations being passed. The JCA and RIU will end on 30 June 2021.
An Establishment Board has been appointed by the Minister for Racing to manage the change.