Breeding & Racing Magazine

Vic Govt Begins 20-Point Integrity Overhaul

Victorian Racing Minister Rod Hulls announced immediate implementation of 20 recommendations (flowing from the report by retired Judge Gordon Lewis on Integrity Assurance In the Victorian Racing Industry) "to improve integrity services & systems within the racing industry". Hulls noted: "When Judge Lewis released his review, I asked the working party to report back to me by 30 September & highlight what could be implemented quickly & I am happy with the interim work that has been done to date". The interim report examined Judge Lewis' 63 recommendations & highlighted those targeted for immediate implementation. Hulls added many of the remaining recommendations "require legislative or significant structural change"; a final report is due to be presented to Hulls on December 31.