Integrity / Disciplinary Processes

Prohibited substance matters

Conduct and other matters

Disciplinary process for prohibited substance matters Disciplinary process for conduct and other matters 

The below documents help to explain the Commission's disciplinary processes.

Disciplinary Action GuideA 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.
Compliance and Enforcement Explanatory GuideProvides 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.
Penalty GuidelinesProvides advice to participants about the possible penalties that may be imposed after an offence is proven.

View the previous Penalty Guidelines published between Dec 2021 - June 2022 here.
Penalty Guidelines GraphicSummaries the Penalty Guidelines in an infographic
Disqualification Fact SheetInforms participants who are subject to a disqualification on what they can and cannot do while disqualified, including steps on rejoining the industry when their period of disqualification is over.
Suspension Fact SheetInforms participants who have been suspended from the industry on what they can and cannot do while suspended.
Returning to the industry after disqualification fact sheetProvides an overview of how to reapply for a GWIC registration after a disqualification. 

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 here.