RACING ACT 1958
RACING ACT 1958
TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Long Title
1. Short title and commencement
PART I--RACE-COURSES AND RACE-MEETINGS
Division 1--Preliminary
3. Definitions
3A. Certification of company to be Racing Victoria
3B. Repeal or modification of constitution of Racing Victoria
3C. Functions powers and duties of Minister under the constitution of Racing Victoria
3D. Racing Victoria not to represent the Crown
3E. Racing Victoria not a public entity or public body
Division 2--Legality of betting
4. Betting with registered bookmaker
4A. Methods of remote betting
4B. Application for approval to use methods of approved remote betting on off-course premises
4C. Approval of off-course premises for remote betting usage
4D. Cancellation or suspension of approval for approved off‑course premises or variation of conditions
4E. Minister may prescribe requirements to be complied with by bookmakers for approval to accept bets off‑course
4F. Commission to notify controlling body of certain matters
4G. Offence to breach conditions of approval to operate off‑course premises
4H. Offence to open approved off-course premises to public
4I. Prohibition on publishing prohibited advertising in relation to the approved off‑course premises
5. Rules and regulations about business at race‑courses, bookmakers etc.
Division 2A--Club betting permits
5A. Betting in accordance with club betting permits
5B. Grant of club betting permits
5C. Conditions of the permits
5D. Revocation of permits
Division 2B--Rules of Racing Victoria
5E. Definition
5F. Rules of Racing Victoria binding on certain persons
Division 3--Regulation of race-meetings
6. Holding of race-meetings
7. Transfer of race-meeting to another race-course
14A. Duration of race-meetings
14AB. Duration of official trial meetings
14B. Dates and times for horse racing
18. Picnic race-meetings
19. Picnic race-meetings and mixed sports gatherings in country
19A. Restricted harness racing meetings
20. Point-to-point steeplechases held by hunt clubs
21. Charitable race-meetings on metropolitan race‑courses in excess of statutory number
22. Harness races at agricultural shows
22A. Race-meetings on ANZAC Day
22B. Penalty for failure to supply statement of receipts and expenditure or pay net profit from race-meeting to Fund
23. Penalty for holding unauthorized race-meeting
Division 4--Issue of licences, &c.
24. Race-course licence
24A. Racing-club licence
25. Map of race-course
26. Rules of the club
29. Licences not to authorize benefit meetings
32. Licences for harness race-meetings held by Harness Racing Victoria
Division 4A--Managing crowd behaviour
32A. Offence to enter or remain in restricted racing area
32B. Offence to disrupt race-meeting or official trial meeting
32C. Offence to throw or kick projectiles or cause object to be within restricted racing area
32D. Offence to climb on fence, barrier or barricade
32E. Direction not to enter or to leave restricted racing area or race-course
32F. Refusal to leave restricted racing area or race-course and re-entry
32G. Ban orders
32H. Appointment of authorised officers
32I. Identification of authorised officers
32J. Offence to hinder or obstruct authorised officer
32K. Power of authorised officer to require name and address
32L. Refusal to give name and address to authorised officer
32M. Requirement to produce evidence of name and address to authorised officer
32N. Disclosure of information by authorised officer
32O. Delegation by Secretary
32P. Infringement offences
32Q. Who can commence a proceeding for offences against this Division?
Division 5--Exclusion orders by Chief Commissioner of Police
33. Exclusion orders by Chief Commissioner of Police
34. Duration of exclusion orders
35. List and photographs of excluded persons
35A. Provision of list and photographs to stewards
35B. Excluded person not to enter race-course
35C. Notifying police of presence of excluded persons
35D. Police powers of entry to a race-course
35DA. Advice to Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board
35E. Procedure on application for review
35F. Appointment of special counsel
Division 6--Miscellaneous
37. No right to compensation
PART IA--THE RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER
37A. Racing Integrity Commissioner
37AB. Acting appointments
37B. Functions of the Racing Integrity Commissioner
37BA. Powers of the Racing Integrity Commissioner conducting an inquiry
37BB. Power to compel production of documents and other things or attendance of witnesses
37BC. Service of notice to produce or notice to attend
37BD. Power to take evidence on oath or affirmation
37BE. Offence to fail to comply with a notice to produce or attend
37BF. Offence to fail to take oath, make affirmation, answer question or produce document
37BG. DPP or police officer may commence proceeding for offence against section 37BE or 37BF
37BH. Offence to make false or misleading statements or produce false or misleading documents or other things
37BI. Protection of participants
37BJ. Statement not to be used against person who gives information or evidence, or produces a document or other thing
37C. Powers of the Racing Integrity Commissioner
37CA. Protection from liability for Racing Integrity Commissioner
37D. Staff
37E. Disclosure of information
37F. Annual report
37G. Mandatory notification of corrupt conduct to IBAC
37H. Consultation prior to referral or notification
37I. Communication of information to the IBAC
37J. Racing Integrity Commissioner not to prejudice investigations of the IBAC
37K. Racing Integrity Commissioner must investigate public interest complaints
37L. Racing Integrity Commissioner must refuse to investigate certain public interest complaints
37M. Racing Integrity Commissioner may refuse to investigate certain public interest complaints
37N. Notification of refusal to conduct investigation on public interest complaint
37O. Notification of corrupt conduct
37P. Procedure on completion of investigation of public interest complaint
37Q. Person who made public interest disclosure to be informed of result of investigation
37R. Racing Integrity Commissioner must not disclose certain information
37S. Disclosure of information by Racing Integrity Commissioner
37T. Confidentiality notice
37U. Extension of confidentiality notice
37V. Racing Integrity Commissioner to provide the IBAC with copies
37W. Disclosure subject to confidentiality notice
PART II--HARNESS RACING VICTORIA
38. Definitions
39. Harness Racing Victoria
40. Term of office
41. Vacancies
41A. Appointment of administrator
42. Meetings
43. Chief Executive Officer and other officers
44. Function of Board
44AA. Board may act as venue operator
44A. Borrowings by Board
44B. Harness Racing Advisory Council
44BA. Functions of Harness Racing Advisory Council
44C. Reporting on consultations
45. Registration etc. of clubs, horses and persons participating in harness racing
45A. Disclosure of pecuniary interest
46. Harness Racing Victoria Fund and finances of Board
48. Agreement with Royal Agricultural Society and its alteration
49. Rules of Board
PART IIA--VICTORIAN RACING TRIBUNAL
Division 1--Establishment of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50A. Definitions
50B. Establishment of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50C. Functions of Victorian Racing Tribunal
50D. Members of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50E. Terms and conditions of office
50F. Vacancies, resignations and termination of members of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50G. Chairperson of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50H. Deputy Chairpersons of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50I. Appointment of a judicial officer as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson
50J. Acting appointments
50JA. Validity of decisions
Division 2--Jurisdiction of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50K. Appeals to the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50L. Racing Integrity Commissioner may direct that certain appeals be heard
50M. Appeals in respect of approvals for approved off‑course premises
50N. The Victorian Racing Tribunal may grant an extension of time for leave to appeal
50O. Hearings of serious offences by the Victorian Racing Tribunal
Division 3--Conduct of hearings of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50P. Constitution of the Victorian Racing Tribunal to hear and determine matters
50Q. Proceedings of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50R. Experts may assist the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50S. Power to compel production of documents and other things or attendance of witnesses
50T. Service of notice under section 50S or 50U
50U. Variation or revocation of notice under section 50S
50V. Failure to comply with notice to produce or attend
50W. Directions
50X. Dealing with questions of law in hearings of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50Y. Evidence in hearings of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50Z. Chairperson or Deputy Chairpersons may authorise a person to take evidence
50ZA. Retention of documents and exhibits
50ZB. Protection of parties and members of Victorian Racing Tribunal
50ZC. Service of documents by the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50ZD. When is service effected?
Division 4--Determinations of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50ZE. Determinations of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
50ZF. Victorian Racing Tribunal to provide written statement of reasons for determinations on request
Division 5--Offences
50ZG. Offence to fail to comply with a notice to produce or attend
50ZH. Offence to fail to take oath, make affirmation or answer question
50ZI. Offence to make false or misleading statements or produce false or misleading documents or other things
50ZJ. Privilege against self-incrimination does not apply
50ZK. Contempt of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
PART III--GREYHOUND RACING
51. Definitions
Division 1--Restrictions on, and licences for, greyhound racing
52A. Plumpton coursing with mechanical quarry
52B. Greyhound racing permits
55. Offences relating to greyhound races that involve the use of an animal as a lure
63A. Greyhound races on ANZAC Day
64. Penalties for holding greyhound races in contravention of this Division etc.
65. Returns to be lodged by promoters of greyhound races
66. Provision in case of offence by body corporate
Division 2--Greyhound Racing Victoria
69. Greyhound Racing Victoria
70. Term of office
71. Vacancies
71A. Appointment of administrator
72. Who to preside
73. Chief executive officer and other officers of Board
73A. Board may delegate functions to the chief executive officer
74. Travelling expenses and fees
75. Functions of Board
75A. Disclosure of pecuniary interest
75B. Consultation procedures to be established
75C. Reporting on consultations
76. Fund and finances of Board
76A. Borrowings by Board
Division 3--General control of greyhound racing
77. Registration etc. of clubs and persons participating in greyhound racing
77AA. Registration of racing greyhounds
77A. Member of Board etc. may enter and inspect etc.
78. Use or disclosure of information for the Domestic Animals Act 1994
79A. Greyhound trials and training
82. Rules of Board
PART IIIB--THE VICTORIAN RACING TRIBUNAL REGISTRAR
83OD. Definitions
83OE. Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar
83OF. Functions of Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar
PART IIIBA--REVIEW BY VCAT--DECISIONS OF THE VICTORIAN RACING TRIBUNAL
83OH. Review by VCAT of decisions of the Victorian Racing Tribunal
83OI. Time limit for applying for review
PART IIIC--REVIEW BY VCAT--OCCUPATIONALRACING AND BOOKMAKING LICENCES
83P. Definitions
83Q. Review by VCAT of occupational racing licences
83R. Review by VCAT of bookmaking licences
83S. Time limit for applying for review
PART IIID--FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF GAMBLING AND CASINO INSPECTORS
83T. Functions of gambling and casino inspectors
83U. Right of entry
83V. Powers of gambling and casino inspectors
83W. Power to require names and addresses
PART IV--REGISTERED BOOKMAKERS AND CONTROLLING BODIES
84. Definitions
91. Requirements for bookmakers to carry on business
91A. Controlling bodies may make rules
91AB. Approved substitutes
91B. Bookmaker's licence levy
91C. Bookmaking development fund
91D. Ministerial approval of rules and guidelines
91E. Provision of information regarding betting records
92. Production of documents by bookmakers and bookmaker's key employees
94A. Guarantee of bookmakers against defaults in payment of wagers
PART IVA--RACING VICTORIA CENTRE LAND
95A. Application of Part
95B. Definition
95C. Surrender of Racing Victoria Centre land
95D. Crown lease
95E. Power to enter agreements to use, sub-lease or assign interest in Racing Victoria Centre land
95F. Registrar of Titles to make necessary amendments
PART IVB--VICTORIAN RACING INTEGRITY BOARD
95G. Establishment of the Victorian Racing Integrity Board
95H. Functions and powers of the Integrity Board
95HA. Integrity Board may delegate certain functions to Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson
95I. Membership of Integrity Board
95J. Terms and conditions of office
95K. Vacancies, resignations and removal from office
95L. Meetings of the Integrity Board
95M. Validity of decisions
95MA. Protection from liability for Integrity Board members
95N. Integrity Board may receive, review and investigate complaints
95O. Controlling body to provide information to Integrity Board
95P. Integrity Board may give directions to controlling body in relation to failure to comply with recommendation
95Q. Integrity Board may refer complaint to Racing Integrity Commissioner
95R. Controlling body to prepare and submit annual integrity plan to Integrity Board for endorsement
95S. Integrity Board to advise Minister of certain matters
95T. Integrity Board's annual report
95U. Minister to table Integrity Board's annual report before Parliament
PART V--GENERAL
95V. Department may recover costs from Greyhound Racing Victoria, Harness Racing Victoria and Racing Victoria
95VA. Regulations
96. Transitional provision on repeal of Part VI
96AA. Transitional provision for change in membership of Committee—Racing Acts (Amendment) Act 2002
96A. Transitional provision for introduction of Racing Victoria—Racing (Racing Victoria Ltd) Act 2001
96B. Operation of Racing (Racing Victoria Ltd) Act 2001
96C. Transitional provision for change of expiry date of certificates of registration—Racing Acts (Amendment) Act 2002
96D. Transitional provision for Racing Appeals Tribunal proceedings—Racing Legislation Amendment (Racing Integrity Assurance) Act 2009
PART VI--TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
97. Definition
98. Transitional provision for changes to Harness Racing Victoria—Racing and Betting Acts (Amendment) Act 2001
99. Transitional provision for change to Greyhound Racing Victoria—Racing and Betting Acts (Amendment) Act 2001
100. Transitional provision for change in registration of greyhounds—Racing and Betting Acts (Amendment) Act 2001
100A. Saving provision—Racing Amendment (Modernisation) Act 2018
PART VII--TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS--VICTORIAN COMMISSION FOR GAMBLING AND LIQUOR REGULATION ACT 2011
101. Definitions
102. Things commenced by the former Commission before abolition of former Commission
PART VIII--TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS--RACING AMENDMENT ACT 2015
103. Saving of reconstituted Harness Racing Victoria Board
PART IX--TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS--RACING AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT (GREYHOUND RACING AND WELFARE REFORM) ACT 2016
104. Definition
105. Saving of reconstituted Greyhound Racing Victoria
106. Saving of reconstituted GRV Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board
PART X--TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS--RACING AMENDMENT (INTEGRITY AND DISCIPLINARY STRUCTURES) ACT 2018
107. Definitions
108. Transition of Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Boards to the Victorian Racing Tribunal
109. Review of decisions of Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Boards
110. Review of decisions by VCAT
PART XI--TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS--RACING AMENDMENT ACT 2022
111. Saving of regulations
SCHEDULE 2
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