You have 28 days from the date of service to seek an internal review of a disciplinary action.

An internal review is conducted by the Commission. The process of conducting an internal review is similar to the RAT in the sense that the reviewer will consider all the evidence and consider whether the decision should be upheld, or changed or overturned.

An internal review is conducted by one or more of the Commissioners, or a senior member of staff who was not involved in the original decision. The purpose of this is to ensure that the Disciplinary Action Guide 12 review is independent of the original decision.

Anyone who applies for an internal review can also request a stay of penalty, and this is included in the same form.

There is no fee for an internal review.

Appeals to the Racing Appeals Tribunal (RAT) must be lodged to the appeals secretary within seven (7) days of the date of service.

The RAT is an independent body that hears appeals against decisions of controlling bodies in thoroughbred and harness racing, as well as greyhound racing.

The Racing Appeals Tribunal Regulation 2015 allows the RAT to hear appeals against a decision to suspend or disqualify a participant, or fine them more than $200. 

The RAT operates like a court, with a tribunal member presiding. A Legal Officer from the Commission will attend to explain why the Commission considers that its decision was correct. People who appeal can also get a solicitor to represent them at the Tribunal, or they can represent themselves if they wish.

The Tribunal member will consider all the evidence and determine whether the Commission’s decision should be upheld, or changed, or overturned.

There is a $250 fee for lodging an appeal.