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
Rice, Trevor Rule 86(o), Rule 86(x), Rule 106(3)(b) Rehomed greyhounds whilst interim suspended without permission to do so; Made false statements to the Commission about the location of greyhounds; Caused the death of four greyhounds; Failed to notify the Commission of the death of three greyhounds within the required period. Charges 1 to 9: $250 fine per charge

Charges 10 to 13: 4 month disqualification per charge, served concurrently

Charges 14 to 17: Lifetime disqualification per charge, served concurrently

Charge 18: $1000 fine

With the net effect of the penalties being a lifetime disqualification from the industry.		 07/02/2024 View
Dennis, Rodney 141(1)(a) and Rule 151(1)-(4) Charge 1: Rule 141(1)(a)
Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Dana Dennis
Substance: Meloxicam
Date: 6 November 2023, Goulburn

Charge 2: Rule 151(1)-(4)
Participant failed to produce written treatment records when requested by an authorised person.		 Charge 1: Disqualification 8 months, to commence 6 February 2024 and expire 6 October 2024.
Charge 2: Fine $200.		 06/02/2024 View
Lee, Raymond 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Kinloch Babe
Substance: Meloxicam
Date: 18 October 2023, The Gardens		 Suspension: 4 months, to commence 4 February
2024 and expire 4 June 2024.		 04/02/2024 View
Verhagen, Meridith 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Panama Lady
Substance: Arsenic
Date: 14 October 2023, Muswellbrook		 Fine: $1000, and a 12-week suspension, wholly and conditionally suspended for a period of 12 months pending no further breaches under this or any like rule. 01/02/2024 View
Swain, Sydney 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Kangaroo Jack
Substance: Meloxicam
Date: 4 November 2023, Wentworth Park		 Suspension: 5 weeks, to commence 1 February 2024 and expire 8 March 2024. 22/01/2024 View
McDonald, Rodney 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Greyhound: Dana Dennis
Substance: Meloxicam
Date: 6 November 2023, Goulburn		 Fine: $1,000 and a 3-week suspension, wholly and conditionally suspended for 12 months subject to participant not breaching this or any like rule in this period. 22/01/2024 View
Robinson, Troy 141(1)(a) Detection prohibited substance
Charge 1: Gagan Asher
Date: 19 December 2022, Dubbo
Charge 2: Gagan Singlets
Date: 19 December 2022, Gunnedah.
Substance: Theobromine		 Charge 1: 10 week suspension
Charge 2: 10 week suspension		 12/01/2024 View
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