The Victorian GBOTA are asking three things from their state control body. Safe Racing Fair Treatment Fair Pay GBOTA Vic have released the a statement “Prizemoney – Does GRV or the Minister care – it seems not – wider action is needed“ With a follow up open letter to their control body entitled “Call to … More GBOTA Victoria asking for a Fair Go
Greyhound Australasia closes public consultation on their National Rules today. These rules will be endorsed by the GA directors on June 30th. Dale Cartwright is the Queensland Board member, with Brenton Scott as the Queensland alternate. All state participant bodies are appalled, but not surprised by the flippant response by GA to ignore all feedback … More Joint National Media Release
Greyhounds Australasia have made a copy of the draft rules publicly available on their website after the industry consultation. The public consultation phase is closing on Monday June 7th. Industry (participant) consultation closed on April 19th. All state GBOTA’s, an the federal body (Greyhound Participants Australia – GPA), made submissions voicing concerns around numerous proposals. … More GA Draft Rules – be aware
The Greyhound Australasia (GA) Rule Review has moved to its next phase without any efforts to include feedback from participants. The QGBOTA returned feedback for 35 Rules, but it seems we have wasted our time and efforts. GA was simply not really interest in what their “customers” have to say. The changes put forward for … More Why Did GA bother to consult?
The QGBOTA has no words to express the sudden loss of a great man. We wish the family our sincerest condolences at this difficult time. Mike Stephenson (Tricky) was a cornerstone to the industry and a tireless volunteer at the Lawnton Members Track. His effortless easygoing manner enabled him to become a natural leader and … More Loss for a great Man