All media enquires should be directed to enquiries@racingintegrity.tas.gov.au for the attention of the Commissioner.
TasRIC Media Release - Assessment of Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare - 2 February 2026.pdf (PDF 210Kb)
TasRIC - Media Release - Annual Report (PDF 516Kb)
Media release - Tasracing Chief Steward - 14 October 2025 (PDF 417Kb)
Media Release - Greyhound Racing Transition Working Group - 3 October 2025 (PDF 131Kb)
Joint Media Release - Weona Park Stud Inspection - 01 October 2025 (PDF 110Kb)
Media Release - Investigations into Tasracing Stewards - 12 September 2025 (PDF 167Kb)
Media Release - Greyhound Phase Out - 25 August 2025 (PDF 131Kb)
Open Letter - Phase out of greyhound racing in Tasmania - 23 August 2025 (PDF 155Kb)
Updated copy: On Saturday 23 August 2025, an open letter from the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner was published in Tasmanian newspapers. Regrettably, this open letter incorrectly stated that the announcement by the Tasmanian Government to phase out greyhound racing was made on the 10 July 2025. This announcement was made on the 10 August 2025. We apologise for the error and any confusion caused.
Media Release - Sidmouth Property - 20 May 2025 (PDF 149Kb)
Media Release - Stable Inspection - 24 March 2025 (PDF 416Kb)
Media Release - Assessment of Code of Practice for Racehorse Welfare - 14 March 2025 (PDF 144Kb)
Media policy
The Commissioner may communicate with media. The Commissioner's staff are not authorised to do so without the prior approval of the Commissioner.
The Commissioner will not comment on operational matters, including investigations, inquiries, and other activities, or where confidentiality or privacy are required or authorised by law.
When determining whether to release or comment on information, the Commissioner will consider factors including:
- legal obligations and arrangements with other persons, bodies, and authorities.
- the risk of prejudice to any current or future operational matters or activities, including the activities of other persons, bodies, and authorities.
- the rights of complainants and other persons who assist the Commissioner, including their rights to confidentiality and privacy.
- the risk of any reputational damage to complainants and stakeholders generally.
- the risk of prejudice to court or tribunal proceedings.
The Commissioner will publish an annual report on the performance of his functions and the exercise of his powers on this website. As appropriate, it will include summaries of investigations, inquiries, and other activities.
The Commissioner will also publish other reports and information about his activities on this website.