Racing Integrity Commission

Our purpose

The Commission works in partnership with the industry to monitor racing activities, uphold the Rules of Racing and safeguard the welfare of racing animals to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to compete on an even playing field. The Commission exists to contribute to the ongoing success of the racing industry in Queensland.

About the Commission

integrity and animal welfare in the racing industry. QRIC is committed to ensuring fair play, transparency, and accountability across all codes of racing in Queensland. The organisation is passionate about safeguarding the interests of participants and the wider community, fostering a safe and ethical environment for racing.

At QRIC, employees can contribute to meaningful work that protects the sport's integrity and promotes best practices in animal care. The team at QRIC is driven by a sense of purpose and a dedication to making a positive impact. They work diligently to enforce regulations, conduct investigations, and oversee the compliance of racing entities, ensuring that all activities adhere to the highest ethical standards.

QRIC offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where professionals can thrive and grow. The organisation values continuous learning and development, encouraging staff to enhance their skills and knowledge. Joining QRIC means becoming part of a committed team that is instrumental in maintaining the credibility and reputation of the racing industry in Queensland. The racing industry is critical to the social and economic prosperity of Queensland with estimates that it generates over $2 billion of value to the economy. For those who are passionate about integrity, transparency, and animal welfare, QRIC provides a fulfilling and impactful career path.

Other background information

The Racing Integrity Act 2016 (the Act) establishes the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) as an independent statutory authority, with a range of functions regarding the integrity of the racing industry, including the greyhound, thoroughbred and harness racing codes.

Stewards, who are QRIC employees, can decide, among other things, to suspend, reprimand and/or warn-off persons for breaches of the Rules of Racing. The Act provides a framework to allow racing participants to challenge decisions made by QRIC. The current review model, comprises the original decision made by QRIC, including a steward’s decision, internal review by QRIC, and (if an applicant is not satisfied) external review by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).

The Queensland Government committed to the review of the operation of the Act in consultation with stakeholders in its response to the 2016 Parliamentary Agriculture and Environment Committee report on the Racing Integrity Bill 2015. A public consultation process was undertaken in 2018. The Racing Integrity Amendment Bill 2022 was introduced into the Legislative Assembly in early 2022.

The main policy objective of the Bill is to reform the review processes for decisions made by stewards under the Rules of Racing by:

• replacing the current internal and external review processes for decisions made by racing stewards under the Rules of Racing with review by the proposed independent Racing Appeals Panel;

• ensuring reviews are finalised within a reasonable timeframe; and

• reducing serious welfare, human safety or integrity risks from being stayed pending hearing of an appeal by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).

There will be no change to the arrangements for review of other administrative decisions made by QRIC. This includes administrative decisions, such as licensing decisions, which will still be subject to the current arrangements for internal review and external merits review by QCAT. Further, the exercise of certain powers under the Act, such as the seizure of animals or property and the issuing of animal welfare directions, will still be subject to internal review and appeal to the courts as currently provided.

There are currently no available opportunities with Queensland Racing Integrity Commission.

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