Licensing and Integrity Powers for Horse Racing Industry Bodies
Racing Legislation Amendment (Entity Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Anthony Carbines (ALP), Enver Erdogan (ALP)
Links to official parliament websites
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 Minister's recommendation
Penalties imposed under harness racing rules are debts owed to Harness Racing Victoria
The Minister cannot certify a company unless that company is registered
Greyhound Racing Victoria and Harness Racing Victoria cannot alter their constitutions