Enhanced Powers for Australian Racing Authorities

ENHANCED POWERS FOR AUSTRALIAN RACING AUTHORITIES 
Legislative changes were yesterday made to Racing Act 1958 that will allow Racing Victoria jurisdiction over unlicensed persons participating in the racing industry, according to Racing and Sports. This gives the organization, which oversees racing in the State of Victoria, the power to penalize such individuals, including commission agents, punters and veterinarians, under the rules of racing, and to call them to inquiries. 
“Today serves as an important reminder that anyone who seeks to do wrong by the sport is not welcome, and that the stewards will take the necessary action if they are found doing so,” Chief Steward Terry Bailey told the site. “This important legislative gap has now been closed, and for that we extend our appreciation to Premier Dennis Napthine and all that supported these changes through Parliament. It is only fair that persons who are engaged in racing and deriving an income from the sport should be required to abide by the Rules of Racing, whether they are licensed or not.” 
Also included in the changes are enhanced powers for Racing Integrity Commissioner Sal Perna.