Determinations and hearings

Determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

Hearings

Hearings are held at the State Administrative Tribunal, Perth.

Determinations

Determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

Applicant

Shane Andrew Beard

Result

Appeal dismissed

Decision

Disqualification for 6 months for presenting a greyhound for racing with a drug or drugs (Diclofenac) administered to it under Rule 106. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal dismissed, penalty confirmed.

Racing type

Greyhound

Greyhound racing rules

Offence type

Prohibited substances

Precedent

In this appeal, counsel for the appellant tendered to us reports of penalties imposed for similar offences in other states? opinion that nothing has been demonstrated to indicate that the Western Australian approach is not the one to be followed.

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Decision file

Page reviewed 09 January 2024
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