The department will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025. We will respond to queries in the new year. Best wishes for a safe and happy festive season.
Responsible for hearing and determining appeals against penalties imposed in disciplinary proceedings arising from, or in relation to, the conduct of greyhound racing, horse racing or harness racing.
The Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal was formed by enactment of the WA Racing Penalties (Appeal) Act in 1990 which came into operation in 1991.
It helps maintain industry confidence in the enforcement of the various racing rules by providing the racing industry with an impartial judicial forum to hear appeals against penalties imposed in disciplinary proceedings arising from or in relation to the conduct of greyhound racing, horse racing and harness racing.
Who can appeal, what you can appeal, application forms, fees and processes.
A list of tribunal members appointed appointed by the Minister for Racing and Gaming.
Determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.
A list of precedents.
Steve SpallarossaRegistrar
Telephone 61 8 6551 4820Facsimile 61 8 9325 1041
Email registrar@rpat.wa.gov.au
PO Box 8349, Perth Business Centre, WA, 6849
Level 2, 140 William StreetPerth WA 600