Greyhound and harness racing reforms in parliament
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Gaming. Media Release.
"The Rees Government today introduced reforms into Parliament to ensure the ongoing
integrity and viability of the harness and greyhound racing industries.
Gaming and Racing Minister Kevin Greene said the Greyhound Racing Bill 2009,
Harness Racing Bill 2009 and Racing Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 will see significant
changes to the commercial and regulatory oversight of the two racing codes.
“We are acting to implement recommendations from the Five Year Review of the
Greyhound Racing Act 2002 and Harness Racing Act 2002, and Malcolm Scott’s
Independent Review of the Regulatory Oversight of the NSW Racing Industry,” he said.
“Australia’s racing industry accepts change is necessary to meet challenges like a tough
economic climate, increasing competition and the need for modern business standards."