Office of Racing

The Office of Racing provides a policy and regulatory framework which maintains public confidence in the integrity of the Queensland racing industry.

The Racing Act 2002 commenced on 1 July 2003, repealing the Racing and Betting Act 1980 and replacing it with a modern legislative framework to manage and regulate the Queensland racing industry.

The key objective of the Act is to ensure that the racing of animals, upon which betting is lawful, is conducted to the highest standards of integrity by all persons involved in racing or betting, and that the welfare of all animals involved is protected.

A full copy of the Racing Act 2002 and the Racing Regulation 2003 can be accessed via the web site of the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel.

Copies of forms under the Racing Act 2002 are available on this web site.

Last reviewed 16 October 2007