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
Dance, Brandon 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Hyland Matata
Substance: Theobromine
Date: 18 March 2023, The Gardens
Suspension: 2 months 05/07/2023 View
Memorey, Adam 165(c)(a)(iv) Engaged in contemptuous, unseemly, improper, insulting or offensive conduct towards or in relation to an official of the Controlling Body Fine: $1500 ($1000 conditionally suspended) 04/07/2023 View
Sheather, Graham 174(7)(a)(i) Misconduct at a race meeting Disqualification: 6 months 04/07/2023 View
Clare, Alan 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Mystic Faith
Substance: Dexamethasone
Date: 27 January 2023, Wagga
Fine: $1000 03/07/2023 View
Borg, Ernest 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Rio Bravo
Substance: Methylprednisolone
Date: 14 April 2023, Richmond
Fine: $1000 29/06/2023 View
Collett, Glen 21(1)(c), 30, 148(1)(a), 151(1) and 156(h) Possession of prohibited substances.
Failed to keep health records for greyhounds in his care. Inappropriate use of barking muzzles. Kennels not constructed or maintained to the required standard. Failure to comply with an order issued by Controlling Body.
To issue a 6-week suspension and $900 fine, wholly and conditionally suspended for 2 years subject to Mr. Collett not breaching these, or any like, rule(s). 21/06/2023 View
Barrass, Kerry Rule 21(3) & Rule 165(a) Permitted an unsafe condition that was dangerous to the health, welfare and safety of greyhounds in her care. Committed an act detrimental to the image of greyhound racing. Charge 1: Disqualification for a period of 6 months;
Charge 2: Disqualification for a period of 6 months; with the penalties to be served concurrently.

Penalties to commence midnight Thursday 29 June 2023 and expire midnight 29 December 2023.
20/06/2023 View
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