Integrity / Final Disciplinary Action Decisions

A Disciplinary Action Guide is a simple overview of the Commission's disciplinary action process. It includes information on the Commission's regulatory powers, the process that is followed for prohibited substance and conduct matters, information on interim disciplinary action, the Commission's decision-makers and the appeal process.

The Compliance and Enforcement Explanatory Guide provides a comprehensive explanation of how the Commission goes about its regulatory role, including its approach to taking disciplinary action against non-compliance by greyhound racing industry participants.

The Commission has also developed Penalty Guidelines to provide advice to participants about the possible penalties that may be imposed after an offence is proven.

Participants are reminded that anyone dealing with or associating with a disqualified person may be in breach of the Racing Rules and subject to disciplinary action.

A full list of final disciplinary decisions can be found below.

From 1 May 2022, an updated version of the Greyhound Racing Rule came into effect and the numbering of rules has changed. For example, rules relating to prohibited substances are R141 and R142. A rule number index that compares the previous rule numbering to the current rules can be found here.

Name Rule Description Penalty Start date Link to decision
Stiff, Shayne Rules 86(f)(iv), 86(q) & 86(f)(i) Charges relating to misconduct
Warning: This report contains language which some readers may find offensive		 Suspension: 9 months with 5 months suspended for 12 months (conditionally),
3 months (wholly and conditionally suspended) and 6 months with 2 months suspended for 12 months (conditionally) served concurrently.
Fine: $5000		 09/06/2020 View
Tubinas, Mitchell R86(f)(iv); R86(f)(iii) x3 Charges relating to misconduct
Warning: This report contains language which some readers may find offensive		 Suspension: 9 months (with 5 months suspended conditionally for 18 months) 02/06/2020 View
Micallef, George R83(2)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Taylor Made Grey
Substance: Caffeine and its metabolites theophylline, paraxanthine and
theobromine
Meeting: 19 October 2019, Nowra		 Suspension: 12 weeks 29/05/2020 View
Summers, John Rule 83(2)(a), Rule 84(2) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Before the Storm
Substance: Atenolol; “Streets”
Meeting: 28 August 2019, Richmond		 Suspension: 8 weeks
Formal warning/reprimand		 28/05/2020 View
Ryan, Nikki Rule 86(ag) Failure to comply with the Greyhound Re-homing Policy Disqualification: 18 months served concurrently (with 12 months suspended due to period of interim suspension served). 28/05/2020 View
Hoare, Robert Rule 86(f)(iv) Charges relating to misconduct
Warning: This report contains language which some readers may find offensive		 Fine: $300 (wholly suspended, conditionally) 28/05/2020 View
Board, Scott R84(2), x7 R86(ae)(ii) Possession of prohibited substances and unapproved equipment Fine: $1,400 (wholly and conditionally suspended)

Formal warning/reprimand		 26/05/2020 View
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