Subjects 2009
Racing Industry Law and Regulation 730791
- Credited Courses: Graduate Diploma in Government Law 178; Graduate Diploma in Government Law 178; Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies L08; Graduate Diploma in Sports Law 893; Graduate Diploma in Sports Law 893; Master of Commercial Law 504; Master of Commercial Law 504; Master of Laws (LLM) 502; Master of Laws (LLM) 502; Master of Public and International Law 511; Master of Public and International Law 511
Objectives
A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
- Possess knowledge of the general nature of racing industry regulation in Australia
- Understand the law relating to the ownership, training and racing of horses and greyhounds
- Understand the legal and policy relationships between racing and gambling
- Be able to evaluate the adequacy of the current regulatory environment to meet the needs of key stakeholders and the wider community.
Syllabus
This subject will consider selected topics concerning the regulation of the racing industry (thoroughbred, harness and greyhound) in Australia. The primary focus will be upon analysing evolving regulatory arrangements and the role of public policy.
Principal topics will include:
- Overview of the structure of the racing industry in Australia, including identification of key stakeholders and commercial and legal relationships
- Governance and regulatory issues, including the historical role of Principal Clubs and the trend to public regulation
- Public policy issues in gambling control and their relationship to the racing industry
- Legal aspects of breeding, purchase and ownership, including the role of the Australian Stud Book and syndication
- Liability for injury
- Occupational regulation of jockeys, trainers and bookmakers
- Legal aspects of race results, prizes and incentive schemes
- Legal issues in professional gambling
- Disciplinary powers and processes, including stewards’ hearings, appeal tribunals and judicial review.
