After the QGBOTA’s successful meeting with the QGRC, with RQ in attendance, the club has provided answers to all the questions put forward on behalf of members.

Limited questions relating to Racing Queensland’s infrastructure project and Grading will be redirected to the next appropriate contacts.

To see the full list of questions and answers provided, please click here.

If members have follow up questions or more information relating to an original question, please contact the club directly or back to the QGBOTA.

The QGBOTA thanks the QGRC for providing the time and resources to this list.

After receiving concerns from members about PBD’s we put the following questions to the Grading Department and received the following response.

Sent on March 13th

Dear Sir/Madam

Can the preferential box draw be applied to every race in QLD?
If so, when can we start this?
If not, Please provide the reason?

Can we please clarify who sets the preferred box for a greyhound?  Is it the trainer or the grading department?

Can a predetermined preferred box be changed? and what is the process to achieve this?

Kind regards
The QGBOTA committee. 

Reply Received March 19th – with attachment

Hi QGBOTA Committee,

Preferential Box Draws have been discussed as part of the Government racing review and we await the implementation plan for further information.

Regarding who sets the preferred box for a greyhound, as per the RQ Grading Procedure, when a trainer nominates a greyhound for a Preferential Box Draw for the first time, they advise of a specific trait. The RQ Graders then review each greyhound and advise the trainer of any amendments prior to grading.

RQ Graders continue to review early running traits for greyhounds that compete in PBD events.

Regards,

Alex

Answered today in State Parliament.

Friday Feb 27th we presented questions from members to the QGRC. We will put the answers here as they are received.

Answers

Last update 20 Mar 2026

Matters referring to RQ will be redirected where required
Matters regarding Grading will be compiled for a future discussion with Grading.

14 Mar 2026
L1- Ainsworth Report Re Brisbane 2025 Cup –  A combined response from RQ, QRIC and the club has been provided to the minister.

updated 12 Mar 2026

Questions

	Section A – Track Q1, Q2, QST	If not QGRC please advise referral
A1	The excuse for the 12-month builders guarantee must have expired, when are they going to fix the problems or are the builders off the hook?	RQ still in defect period, but coming to an end in the next month. Some repairs have been completed and others will remain outstanding – we are auditing the venue with RQ Updated 20Mar2026
A2	Is it true that the club is going to “Blend” the sand or patch replace the sand on the Q2? This is not what the report recommended from the Cup abandonment?	here is the link to the RQ media release on 18Mar to provide further information.
A3	Why do management need to lie about track preparation mismanagement (Current Sand debacle)	Clarification of question required
A4	Who is fixing the drainage at the Q2 and when?	clarification of question required
A5	When are you going to get rid of the fishing pole. Is this lure even Legal?	No current plans to change the lure. – from QRIC and RQ updated 20Mar2026
A6	What is going on with the 10 boxes at the QST?  Is it ever going to be used or decommissioned and sold?	RQ – No current plan to decommission. The main reason for not running 10 starters is to do with TAB. Apparently their legacy system will not cater for fields above 8. TAB have indicated they will upgrade their systems however no timeline has been given to date. Updated 20Mar2026
A7	QST why are the boxes not properly Roll on/Roll Off and not against the rail as promised by Brenton Scott? Is it because we have the fishing pole width? When are we going to abandon that fishing pole as a failed experiment?	This falls under he RQ infrastructure projects not the QGRC. updated 20mar2026
A8	What is the point of the digital signs on the Q2 520 and 600 boxes? Are they going to say anything other than Ladbrokes.	Yes they will, Ladbrokes paid for these signs not the QGRC Updated 20Mar2026
A9	When are signs going to be put on the boxes to label the date and race number?  Like every other racetrack in the world.	Exploring digital for replays and other options. updated 20mar2026
A10	Catching Pen QST, squeaker makes dogs do sharp turns causing unnecessary strains on wrists and hocks. Who came up with this harmful idea?	Decoy lure was needed to be put in to ensure all dogs ran in to the pen. RQ exploring pen gate options on the QST. updated 20Mar2026
A11	Q2 why are we going out to stir up, then back in just to walk out another door to the boxes?	Resolved updated 20mar2026
A12	Will you ever hold QST 300m races for dogs higher than 5th grade?	Refer Grading
A13	Is it true that FTP and USP will never be given on the straight track?	Not true, several greyhounds have been penalised as per the stewards reports – QRIC updated 20Mar2026
A14	It took nearly a year to put in the Q1 required gate at the Catching pen. When are you going to erect a proper shade with Screens to see our dogs.  You can use the ones outside on the wall of the QST area that are never turned on.  We can’t see our dogs run during the race, have no sound out there and are clueless until the steward’s radio calls the numbers.	Will look at shade. not currently in project. Other shades being installed in the next few weeks. Will include onto project list. Updated 20Mar2026

	Section B – Trials Q1, Q2, QST	If not QGRC please advise referral
B1	Is it true that you will automatically charge $2.50 per dog for staff to catch?  Then get a refund if they don’t?  What if I don’t ask but they offer? Or just do it without asking me?	The running and management of trials is being discussed ongoning at the club. This includes cost structure and ways i which trial sessions can be run effectively and efficiently. Refer update link here. Updated 20Mar2026
B2	If we are paying per catch, will these staff be qualified (catchers license) and accountable for any injuries sustained in this process?  If a greyhound escapes from a paid staff member, are they available to provide a statement to QRIC?	The club consulted with QRIC who have confirmed this is not reqiured as all grial an drace day staff have their kennel qualifications. Updated 20Mar2026
B3	If you are charging $2.50 to catch, how much are you going to charge to box?	There is curretnly no plans for this. Updated 20Mar2026
B4	Why pay extra for staff to catch, when we are already paying for them to be there with trial fee’s.	Trial fees do not adequately cover wage costs. historically not gone up but wages have significantly. updated 20Mar2026
B5	When will the club stop people booking 1 dog trials but allowing them to trial 4 or 6 dogs?	This is part of the trial review, we expect to introduce a number of changes to trialing operations Updated 20Mar2026
B6	Why does 1 trainer have personal trials after trials are finished when they already trialled more than double the allowed trials earlier?	Noted. We recommend contacting the club directly with concerns. Updated 20Mar2026
B7	Why can’t the Q get rid of On The Clock and revert to the old Albion system and hold staff and trainers to account for what they book.	Have considered this. However it will require more staff. online payment upfront. We recognise Trial booker has faults, we are working with them to imporve the system. We expect to see some upgrades and changes soon. Updated 20Mar2026
B8	Why are trials run efficiently and on time without delays on a Wednesday night, when every other trial session is behind time with a lack of co-ordination?	Less logistical hurdles such as traffic. particpants are generally better organised on a Wednesday night. have made changes to day trials and are seeing imporvements. Trials remain a point of focus for improvement Updated 20Mar2026
B12	Due to the extreme Ipswich heat in summer, you should put large outdoor industrial fans in the car park to circulate the air.  They have them at festivals for heat prevention, what about animal welfare prevention because we can sit for over an hour because your trials are always behind. Not just heat but CO2 from cars and generators.	Noted updated 20Mar2026
B13	How can a trainer have more than 6 trials when it’s a 6-trial maximum? Using owners to book trials for the trainer to exceed the maximum is unacceptable.	Noted. Any person can become a member and book trials. Updated 20Mar2026
B14	How can trials suddenly be cancelled less than 24 hours before they are supposed to happen?  How did the Q1 trials get “cancelled” on Feb 22 for Feb23 for a “power harrow” surely this could have been scheduled better.	Urgent maintenance was required and only identified on the sunday morning – Animal welfare always come first. Updated 20Mar2026
B15	How are we supposed to trial dogs when you keep cancelling the trial sessions?  Where are we to trial now? Why didn’t they transfer trials to another track?  We have three apparently?	We would only cancel trials if the track is unsafe due to weather or other unforseen events. Animal Welfare will always come first. Updated 20Mar2026
B9-B11 redirected to other topics

	Section C – Trial Slipping tracks	If not QGRC please advise referral
C1	Is this ever going to be ready?  It was promised by Brenton Scott and Adam Wallish and all the committee members of the Ipswich and Albion Club. Just because you can’t prioritise what’s required for training young dogs is not a compromise for members to accept at this “world Class” and “centre of excellence” facility.	This remains as key project for the cub. Working with RQ around some of the key defect requirements first. updated 20Mar2026

	Section D – Injury Rates	If not QGRC please advise referral
D1	Are the trial injuries recorded? And where are they reported? Is this information available to trainers and/or the public?	There is no formal process at this stage, but will be considered working within the jurisdictions of QRIC. Updated 20Mar2026 Injury stats are forwarded to RQ every week. RQ cannot publish these details as it falls to the jurisdiction of QRIC and their quarterly reports. Updated 12Mar2026
D2	Is there an injury evaluation process or discussion committee?	RQ and QRIC jurisdiction. The cub discusses injuries internally as a racing subcommittee and board. we will escalate to RQ and/or QRIC as required. Updated 20Mar2026
D3	How many injuries have been recorded in the QST catching pen due to the lure and decoy lure system with sharp turns at full pace on Hocks and Wrist?	RQ or QRIC would need to supply as per their jurisdictions. Updated 20Mar2026
D4	Where are the plastic splint’s for Left Rear, Right Rear, and front for fractures?  Does the club even have them anymore?	First aid kit falls under QRIC Veterinary care. The club encourages trainers supply their own as part of best practice. Updated 20Mar2026
D5	What training have the staff had to safety move an injured dog off track?  I saw a dog thrown into the back of the van without anyone holding them.  Unacceptable.	Training has been provided and is continuous. March 23 is the next scheduled session. Updated 20Mar2026
D6	Are we going to call the Uni designers to explain why injury rates have not decreased?	RQ’s continues infrastructure responsibilities. Point to note that this designer has retired. updated 20Mar2026

	Section E – The Vet Clinic and Animal Welfare	If not QGRC please advise referral
E1	What are the latest excuses for the vet clinic not happening?	RQ and Club are working through key projects and the vet clinic remains one of those key projects that required adequate funding. Updated 20Mar2026
E2	Are you going to increase the shade over the walkway from the wash bay to the kennel block?	Not part of current plan for install in March – But noted updated 20Mar2026
E3	What are you doing about the hot sun on the bright white concrete walking dogs from the car park to the kennel block?  This burns dogs pads.	Not part of current plan for install in March – But noted updated 20Mar2026
E4	When are you going to put shade over the holding kennels at the end of the straight.  They are metal and get stupidly hot in the full sun.  You have shelter for the staff but not for the dogs?  No water either?	This is scheduled for rectification on 25March Updated 20Mar2026
E5	When a dog is injured on track, why is the van not driving up to the doors of the kennel block?  Why are we making injured dogs walk or be carried?	Club will never deny Animal Welfare related actions. This falls to the QRIC Veterinarian. Updated 20Mar2026
E6	You should have 5 temperature monitors at the track, one on each track, in the car park (in the sun) and one in the open pen area by the kennel block.  Temperatures should be written on a board outside of the kennel block for everyone to see.  There is a QRIC heat policy so Vets can delay or abandon a meeting due to heat.	Noted for consideration Updated 20Mar2026
E7	During the heat at Ipswich the water was right next to the stirrup. When dogs got over excited in the heat water was available to cool down pre-race.  When will the be available at the Q.  An escorted visit to the wash bay is not working. We should also have misting fans available at the stirrup on Q1/QST and Q2 and both have proper shading.	Noted for consideration. There are many design improvements that have been identified. this will be added to that list. The club will continue to work with RQ to deliver the improvements over time. Updated 20Mar2026

	Section F – The Q Kennel block	If not QGRC please advise referral
F1	Why haven’t holes been cut in the mesh of kennel doors to hold water buckets yet? Capalaba can do it, why not the World class Q?	Noted – most particpants have modified water bowls. Updated 20Mar2026
F2	Why are random staff allowed to walk through the kennel block as a short cut? Track Hi-vis staff have no business in this controlled area.	Only authorised personnel should be allowed in this controlved space. all QGRC personal have been informed of this requirement. Updated 20Mar2026 Will address this issue. Updated 12Mar2026
F3	Why are Kitchen staff allowed to walk open kitchen waste through the empty out areas?  This is a controlled area to be free of prohibited substances. Spilled chocolate milk can cause a positive swab. Can all waste be in closed sealed containers or find an  alternative location for the bins.	No bins are being emptied during race meetings – this has been addressed Updated 20Mar2026
F4	Not available during trials. We used to train young dogs to go through the scales on trial days. Can’t now it’s all locked up. Unrealistic for staff to open, kennel, then reopen to retrieve for trials.	Noted – looking at options. it also comes at a cost to cleaning. exploring room near wash bays to turn into scales for trials. updated 20Mar2026
F5	Should be a sign outside to say what race is being called for prerace.	Noted – Added to improvements list Updated 20Mar2026
F6	Should be a red/green light to say if stewards are in the room and available.	Noted – Added to improvements list Updated 20Mar2026
F7	What is the direction of dogs in the pool?  Where are the signs?	Noted – Added to improvements list Updated 20Mar2026
F8	The solution to the  drainage by the pool, so handlers are not walking through ankle deep water, is embarrassing.  An external pump with a square cut into the concrete.  I thought we couldn’t have the demountable buildings because they didn’t go with the “look” but this is OK?  Double standards. Get those demountable’s back and use them.  They were assets you abandoned.	Noted. Drainage is being addressed and agree it has been an ongoing issue since opening. Not aware of any request or refusal for demountable and need for them. Updated 20Mar2026

	Section G – The Q Trainer Facilities	If not QGRC please advise referral
G1	The toilets by the pool are always unclean.  When will there be more toilets for trainers other than the single one by the kennels.	Cleaned daily. high participant use will leave residue. Updated 20Mar2026
G2	The trainer’s area outside of the kennel block has not shelter from the weather or afternoon sun. We were also promised proper facilities like coffee/tea/cold water.	Asked for shade cloth to be placed on the side of the area for afternoon sun. Updated 12Mar2026
G3	What are we paying a membership for?  Albion and Ipswich at least had coffee and tea available on trial days.	Foundation memberships will be recognised more, with options to be discussed at board meeting. Updated 12Mar2026
G4	This was supposed to be World Class and a centre of excellence.  Brenton Scott and Adam Wallish said there would be warm up walker machines, and hydrotherapy walker machines. Where are they?	QGRC unaware of this as it falls under RQ responsibility for infrastructure. Updated 20Mar2026
G5	The car park shade cloth is useless. Replace it with a proper roof and have more cover.  It was a cheap trying to save money. No animal transport vehicles should be in full sun to get hot.	RQ responsibility for infrastructure. Updated 20Mar2026

	Section H – The Q Catering	If not QGRC please advise referral
H1	The emergency exit by the toilets is always full of rubbish, Same with the stairwell, this should not be an unsightly storage area for restaurant items.	Noted, this is a fire exit not for common access. Particpants should be using the elevator updated 20Mar2026
H2	The meals are stupidly expensive and take too long to be served. No way anything can be ordered, delivered and eaten within 2 races. Quicker to go down the road to Macca’s	QGRC is looking into alternative options for particpants. We recognise eating here everyday is expensive. Menu being discussed. Updated 20Mar2026 Working with kitchen to provide quick meal options like sandwiches etc. Updated 12Mar2026
H3	At the AGM the committee Chair said there would be items put up on the walls in the restaurant area to show this is a Greyhound Track.  When will that be completed?	Have started to place items in the cabinet. Looking to modernise the photos for use in other medium’s and place onto walls for visual effects, while keeping the originals for placements. Updated 12Mar2026
H4	Friday March 6th. Will they still be able to cater to the Q1 Race afternoon?	Complete – Free BBQ and drinks were provided. No access to restaurant or internal facilities until 5pm

	Section I – The Q Staff	If not QGRC please advise referral
I1	Why are staff parking in the trainer car park.  We are jammed in with trailers restricting ventilation and space. They can park behind the catching pen at the Q2. Get out!	Now addressed. Only Grounds staff should be parking in the single bays. updated 20Mar2026 Asked for staff to move, club will address. Updated 12Mar2026
I2	Staff Uniforms, what do the different shirts Mean? “Staff” beige/Maroon, Black, HiVis and some wear casual non logo. Shouldn’t everyone have a “Staff” Shirt?	Not all staff are required to wear a uniform. Customer facing staff and racing staff are required to wear a uniform. Updaeed 20Mar2026
I3	What is the Staff retention percentage rate?	12 months 34.1% updated 20Mar2026
I4	How many staff do you need?  I counted 12 staff in the kennel block and still had to ask, and wait, to get my dog out to go home.	Many of these staff would be on training shifts. Now that we have been operating for 9 months or so we are looking at identifying efficiencies across the board. Updated 20Mar2026
I5	I cannot identify any staff, If I have a problem, its, That chick with the dark hair…? You can identify us; we need to be able to identify you.  It’s not always bad, sometimes I would like to thank a staff member for their help.	Looking at name badge/patch options for staff. Updated 12Mar2026
I6	Should be a board on the wall to say who is the supervisor with photos. They do it a Maccas.	This idea was accepted and will be adopted. Updated 12Mar2026
I7	When will staff get handlers licences as per the GARs to catch and handle to be accountable or resign.	QRIC have been requested to provide advice. Updated 20Mar2026
I8	Why are staff clocking on two hours prior to kennelling to be paid for standing around? Is there an issue understanding a 24-hour clock?	Provide more information and examples? QGRC believe this to be factually incorrect. Updated 20Mar2026
I9	Why is one of our best lure drivers a Race Day manager? But we continue to persist with 1 of the worst lure drivers against hundreds of complaints?	The club has not received any complaints regarding lure drivers. Please contact the club with your concerns updated 20Mar2026
I10	Can a copy of all staff procedures in the kennel blocks be available for trainers to view and eliminate confusion between instructions given by separate staff on different days?	Please provide examples. Is this a request for a kennelling process checklist? Updated 20Mar2026
I11	What is the standard for new staff hires?  Do we take anyone who just show’s up?  What documented training is given to each staff at each area?	QGRC training processes are extensive and every new staff member must go through the training process. Updated 20Mar2026
I12	Have staff received the training demanded by the Q Investigation by Ainsworth after the Brisbane Cup abandonment?	Track Staff have started a training program. Updated 12Mar2026
I13	How much are we paying for staff to maintain the landscaping outside of the immediate track area. RQ planned this, they should pay for it.	2 Staff – FTE updated 20Mar2026
I14	Three is a speed limit sign, but why are staff zooming around in their little agriculture vehicles?  Why are they driving around anyway during a race day? Shouldn’t they be doing their job? If not, they are not required?	Noted – QGRC will address. Updated 20Mar2026
I15	Is there a list of all the staff saying who they are and what they do?  It seems like we have so many “management” staff walking around. Do we really need them all?	Noted – the club will provide some information in a newsletter in the coming few weeks. updated 20Mar2026 Wall photos and positions to be put into kennel block. Updated 12Mar2026
I16	If your employees are not in a “staff” uniform, they must be off duty and have no rights to walk in any restricted area, or give me instructions.	Noted and accepted. Updated 12Mar2026
I17	Staff in training should be identifiable as “in Training” on their uniforms. It’s frustrating to ask for something and they can’t help.	Idea accepted and will be adopted. Updated 12Mar2026
I18	One year since the Q opened.  Will the club be doing something for the full week or just the Thursday night favourites, and ignore the Provincial and Straight race days?  Maybe just a BBQ or a free food (value of $50) voucher for each member?	There is no plan to offer free food or voucher on the Q’s Birthday. Updated 20Mar2026

	Section J – Finances	If not QGRC please advise referral
J1	Both clubs promised a vet clinic in the amalgamation to be paid for by the club funds. The amalgamation was built on a lie. Where did all the millions go from each club if it did not build the clinic?	Current QGRC board and management aware of the vet clinic as a concept although we are not aware of promises made by previous management. Updated 20Mar2026
J2	Do we get a cut of the restaurant profits?	The restaurant is not leased. it is wholly owned and operated by the club. Updated 20Mar2026
J3	If trials are making a loss, when will the club start charging trainers when they book 1 trial for 1 dog, then turn up with multiple dogs for free?	This already happens updated 20Mar2026
J4	The benefits of membership are negligible. Ipswich used to have free coffee from the café. 10% off food is nothing. Cents on the dollar.  There is a bigger discount for unrelated rugby players.	Noted. As mentioned QGRC will review current membership practices just after the winder carnival. Updated 20Mar2026
J5	Why is the Q wasting money on a “Sports Bar” when we need a vet clinic now! As promised by Hall and Gleeson to get members to agree to the company transfer.	Noted Updated 20Mar2026
J6	Sell off the Pokies and redirect the money to the Vet Clinic. Animal welfare is more important.	Noted Updated 20Mar2026
J7	Why did we waste money with digital signs on the Q2 520 and 600 boxes.  That money could have been spent on anything else	Noted – However ladbrokes requested and paid for these signs. Updated 20Mar2026
J8	The Kennels have been replaced; did we get a refund for the ones on wheels? Or just send more cash to China?	The fronts of the kennels on wheels were retained and used in the fix. RQ led this work. Updated 20Mar2026
J9	Why are you spending money on cheap shade gazebo’s that don’t last. When are you going to spend the same money for a permanent structure that can cover two yards from both sun and rain?	Underway – Install late March. Understand more shade is required. Updated 20Mar2026
J10	How much did we pay Allan Langer?  What financial returns do we make from him?	Commercial in confidence Updated 20Mar2026
J11	Why are we wasting money on more turf grass behind the wash bay?  It’s the same as the waste of money inside the Q2  That money should have been spent re-sanding the Q2 and fixing the drainage.	RQ funded this and it provides more cooling Updated 20Mar2026
J12	Who is spending money on erosion on an area that is never seen?  Surely, we can put that money to better use?	Project related – Part of the defect period and FKG finalising. Updated 20Mar2026
J13	Is it true there is a finance committee?  What is their role, who is on it and where are their reports, minutes and solutions?  Otherwise, what is the point of them? I thought that’s why we had to have the RQ appointed directors to solve the finance problems with accountants?	Commercial in confidence – it is an internal governance control. Updated 20Mar2026
J14	What financial KPI’s are available to prove promotional costs have any returns?	Commercial in confidence – but over 700 social members is a pretty good start. Updated 20Mar2026
J15	Why are we paying committee when the club is broke. If the committee members are serious about the club, they should decline the money.  Are they still getting free food and drinks? For over 40 years it was all volunteers.	Commercial in confidence Updated 20Mar2026
J16	If management are losing money, why have they not been fired and replaced?	Commercial in confidence Updated 20Mar2026
J17	What is the rental agreement with RQ?  How much are we paying?	Commercial in confidence Rental payments commence on 1 July Updated 20Mar2026
J18	What are the profits from the pokies area 2024-2025 and Jul-Dec 2025?	Will be available in the annual report – revenue is growing but we are below the LGA market share relative to the number of machines we have. QGRC will continue to invest to grow membership and visititatin to ensure the financial position of the club is strong. Updated 20Mar2026
J19	How much is the lease on the restaurant? Do we get any revenue from the restaurant?	Restaurant is club owned. Updated 20Mar2026
J20	You made a loss of $3.75M last year, how much have you lost in the 6 months from July-Dec 2025?	Annual results will be in the annual report but improvement in the first 6 months of this year and on track to reduce that by half. Updated 20Mar2026

	Section K – General	If not QGRC please advise referral
K1	Have we ever contacted the Uni designers to answer for their poor designs?	No, The uni designers have since retired and we are working with what we have. It is financially un-viable to replace what we have and will constantly evaluate for changes and upgrades. Updated 12Mar2026
K2	Are the RQ elected committee members going to turn up to any raceday, or any committee members going to turn up at provincial nights to actually talk to members?	This has been noted to be presented to the next board meeting for them to become more visible. Updated 12Mar2026
K3	Does being a member from before the amalgamation even mean anything anymore? What loyalties do you have for us? Are we just an annoyance to be ignored? The Ipswich rugby club members get more than us.	Foundation members are respected and concepts are being considered to recognise these members in a more visual and practical way. Ruby club members have less benefits, unless they personally join as a social member. Updated 12Mar2026
K4	We were promised regular updates from the committee.  Why did we get one newsletter with information already notified from Text messages and nothing since.  What do the committee talk about?  Can we at least have an agenda and when the meetings are to notify members?  You do work for us remember.	The lack of information has been noted and steps will be taken to do more in the future. Please feel free to contact the club at anytime with your concerns. Updated 12Mar2026
K5	Committee members, Bellamy (resigned), Warner and Hall gave a spiel about rehoming during their speech to be elected.  When is the club going to hold its first open adoption day?	Noted. Updated 12Mar2026
K6	When are you going to rename a catching pen for Keith?	Was unaware of this due to their lack of local knowledge and will work to rectify. Updated 12Mar2026
K7	This is a Greyhound club, where are the photos and trophies that used to be at the Ipswich and Albion Club?	Have started to place items in the cabinet. Looking to modernise the photos for use in other medium’s and place onto walls for visual effects, while keeping the originals for placements. Updated 12Mar2026
K8	Auction Race not advertised for nominations?  Name change only known to Doug.  Owners and Trainers did not know when it was on and when to nominate? Used to be months of advertising in the lead up to the event.	Acknowledged the lack of advertising this year. Future auctions are being discussed and how they can be maximised for a full potential. Updated 12Mar2026
K9	What is the rule about kids at the track?  There is no promised kids club, so I must supervise my kids in the training area as the restaurant is not welcoming and has made complaints about unsupervised kids at the tables. If my kids are not running around, interfering with the greyhounds, what’s the problem? It’s illegal to leave them in the car. Stewards cannot charge my children and there is no GAR’s relating to minors. Stop pushing this to QRIC to solve. It’s your venue. What’s the solution here?  I can’t scratch because I have kids.	Several ideas were discussed but acknowledged that this is a modern situation in today’s working families. The club needs to find a solution to accommodate this situation. Updated 12Mar2026
K10	When will this all be handed over to the Rugby Ipswich groups and we pushed out?  Is it 3 years of 5?	At no point has RQ or the club had any discussions in inject any rugby club infrastructure into this location. Updated 12Mar2026
K11	Is it true that Garrard’s want a building for them, Rent Free?	No commercial or formal discussions at this stage with the Club and Garrards. Updated 12Mar2026
K12	When is the club going to do the race programming and listen to owners and trainers instead of letting Doug do what he wants?	Racing Sub Committee have consonsulted with RQ. RQ have indicated race programming and grading will remain with them. however RQ is aware of the current issues and has committed to exploring ways to change it-make more transparent. Updated 20Mar2026 This was a long recurring topic with examples given and insight to breeding cycles and maiden/Class 6 that can fluctuate during the year. Scheduling will always be the responsibility of RQ under the Racing Act. However, the club can make requests to be discussed at a later stage. Updated 12Mar2026
K13	Are the builders going to compensate for their failures to build basics like a stirrup pen?	builders built what was on the plans, stirrup pens are a design issue and has been identified as something that needs to be addressed. updated 20Mar2026 Defects are constantly being addressed. When something is fixed or altered the build warranty resets. This will be a continuing situation over the next few years. It was agreed that the Q1 Stirrup pen needs fixing. Updated 12Mar2026

	Section L – The Q Investigation – Ainsworth Report	If not QGRC please advise referral
L1	When are you going to act on this report? What have you done so far?	A combined response from RQ, QRIC and the club has been provided to the minister. updated 14Mar2026