Final Disciplinary Decisions | Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

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Rule 181 of the Greyhound Racing Rules outlines that GWIC must keep records of the disciplinary action it takes, and can publish records relating to disciplinary action at its discretion.

A full list of final disciplinary decisions can be found below.

Note: Participants are reminded that anyone dealing with or associating with a disqualified or warned off person for greyhound racing purposes may be in breach of the Greyhound Racing Rules and subject to disciplinary action.

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Final Disciplinary Decisions

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Final Disciplinary Action Decision

23rd March 2026

Robert Hoare Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 731.9 KB)

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by preventing Officers of the Controlling Body from carrying out an inspection of his registered kennel address.

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes and offence, by engaging in threatening and abusive conduct towards Officers of the Controlling Body.

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by breaching a condition upon their registration.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

23rd March 2026

Neville Yates Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 697.79 KB)

Participant has acted improperly, by failing to check-in or provide end of life or retirement notifications for his greyhounds.

The participant, when directed to complete overdue eTrac Check-ins for greyhounds in his care, failed to comply with this direction.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

20th March 2026

Robert Andrews Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 271.44 KB)

The participant, in the opinion of the stewards, engaged in contemptuous, unseemly, improper, insulting or offensive conduct towards or in relation to an official of a Club.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

19th March 2026

Augustus Weekes Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 690.39 KB)

Participant did something, which in the opinion of the Controlling Body constitutes an offence, by possessing a substance that was not registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).

Participant did something, which in the opinion of the Controlling Body constitutes an offence, by administering a substance that was not labelled and dispensed in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, state and territory legislation.

Participant did something, which in the opinion of the Controlling Body constitutes an offence, by failing to comply with a code of practice adopted by the Controlling Body.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

19th March 2026

Joseph Baldacchino Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 688.63 KB)

Participant did something which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by engaging in conduct detrimental to the interest of greyhound racing.

Participant did something which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body constitutes an offence, by failing to comply with a lawful order of the Stewards.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

17th March 2026

Chris Edwards Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 706.23 KB)

Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Wrangler Fusion
Substance: Pregabalin & Metformin
Date: 26 November 2025, Gunnedah

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

12th March 2026

Wayne Dargan Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 730.1 KB)

Participant did a thing which, in the opinion of the Controlling Body, constitutes an offence, by failing to comply with a lawful order of a person authorised by the Controlling Body.

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

10th March 2026

Michael Appleby Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 706.35 KB)

Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Tough One
Substance: Benzydamine
Date: 20 November 2025, Richmond Straight

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

10th March 2026

Jeffory Alaban Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 706.47 KB)

Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Yuna Herrera
Substance: Heptaminol
Date: 20 November 2025, Nowra

Final Disciplinary Action Decision

5th March 2026

Barry Harmey Disciplinary Action Decision (PDF, 140.85 KB)

Participant declared a defaulter until such time as all outstanding fines are paid.