Legislation and Rules of Racing

​​​​​​​​​Legislation​​

​​​Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024 

​This Act exists to provide for the regulation of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing, to ensure the integrity of persons involved in such racing, to safeguard the welfare of animals, and for related purposes. It contains the powers and functions of the Commissioner and others.  ​

​​Racing Regulation and Integrity Regulations 2024 

These regulations are made under the Racing Regulation and Integrity Act 2024

Racing (Tasracing Pty Ltd) Act 2009

This is the Act that establishes Tasracing Pty Ltd, which is Tasmania’s Principal Racing Authority. 


Rules o​f Racing 

​The Tasracing Integrity Unit makes the Rules of Racing by drawing up its own local rules and by adopting Australian Rules of Racing, having regard to any recommendations of the Commmissioner. 

The Tasracing Integrity Unit also ensures that the Rules of Racing are properly enforced by stewards. 

​​​Australian Rul​es of ​​Racing 

Thoroughbred Racing

Harne​ss Racing 

Greyhound Racing 

Ta​​smanian Rules of Racing 

Thoroughbr​ed Racing ​

Harness R​acing

​Greyhound Racing 


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