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Racing Legislation Amendment (Entity Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2026

1 Sep 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

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greyhound racing harness racing horse racing industry regulation racing industry sports integrity

Introduced by: The Hon Anthony Carbines MP (ALP); The Hon Enver Erdogan MLC (ALP)

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Racing Victoria can now grant licences, registrations and permits to industry participants
The Racing Integrity Commissioner can refer integrity-related complaints to specific entities
The Racing Integrity Commissioner must wait 14 days after notifying a controlling body before taking further action
The Governor in Council can remove a member from the Integrity Commission Board on the Racing Minister's recommendation
Penalties imposed under harness racing rules are debts owed to Harness Racing Victoria
The Racing Minister cannot certify a company unless that company is registered
Greyhound Racing Victoria and Harness Racing Victoria cannot alter their constitutions

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Dylan Wight ALP

“I have never heard the racing industry called sexy, but it gives me great pleasure to follow the member for Ovens Valley.”

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David Southwick LIB

“In making a contribution to the Racing Legislation Amendment (Entity Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2026, I want to begin this contribution by Wednesday17June2026 LegislativeAssembly 2451 saying this is just yet another example of a chaotic government that is making stuff up as they are going along. We still are unsure in terms of where we are sitting with this particular bill.”

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Colin Brooks ALP

“Under standing orders, I advise the house ofhouseamendmentstothisbillandrequestthattheybecirculated.Aspartof theconsultationonthis Wednesday17June2026 LegislativeAssembly 2453 bill, I understand some concerns were raised by those opposite about the size of the board overseeing the new Racing Integrity Commission Victoria.”

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