Racing Commission

Introduction to the Racing Commission

The Northern Territory (NT) Racing Commission is established under the Racing and Betting Act 1983.

Under section 3A, the objects of the Act are to:

  • promote probity and integrity in racing and betting in the Territory
  • maintain the probity and integrity of persons engaged in racing and betting in the Territory
  • promote fairness, integrity and efficiency in the operations of persons engaged in racing and betting in the Territory
  • reduce any adverse social impact of betting.

The commission also conducts investigations into the operation of bookmakers and deals with disputes.

If you are unhappy with a bookmaker, go to the NT Government website to make a complaint.

Powers and functions

The commission's powers and functions are set out under sections 17 and 18 of the Act.

The commission conducts investigations into the operation of bookmakers and deals with disputes between punters and bookmakers.

Members

The commission is comprised of a person appointed by the Minister for Racing, Gaming and Licensing to be chairperson and 4 to 5 members.

Members are selected for their knowledge and experience of the racing industry in the Territory.

The members are:

  • Alastair Shields (Chairperson)
  • Cindy Bravos
  • Amy Corcoran
  • James Pratt
  • Susan Kirkman.

Meeting dates

Below are the Commission 2024 meeting dates:

  • Thursday 1 February 2024
  • Thursday 7 March 2024
  • Thursday 4 April 2024
  • Thursday 2 May 2024
  • Thursday 6 June 2024
  • Thursday 4 July 2024
  • Thursday 1 August 2024
  • Thursday 5 September 2024
  • Thursday 10 October 2024
  • Thursday 7 November 2024
  • Thursday 5 December 2024

Note: The close off period for matters to be tabled is 2 weeks before the meeting date. Notification of decisions are subject to settlement of the meeting minutes. Notifications should be available one week after the scheduled date.

Contact

Northern Territory Racing Commission
Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Level 3, NAB Building
71 Smith Street
Darwin NT 0800

PO Box 1154
Darwin NT 0801

Phone: 08 8999 1800
racing.commission@nt.gov.au

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