Animal Welfare Committee
Committee Members
Alicia Fuller (GRNSW) Chair
Megan Cotton (GRV)
Michael Dore (GRNZ)
Markio Lauber (GRV)
Martin Lenz (QRIC)
Belinda Lewis (Tasracing)
Katalin Orosz (GRSA)
Brenton Scott (RQ)
Anna Smet (RWWA)
Integrity Committee
The Greyhounds Australasia Rules & Integrity Committee is sanctioned by Greyhounds Australasia (GA) to provide advice to the GA Board on national rule and integrity-related matters and specifically, to recommend the introduction of new national rules and amendments to existing rules that aim to protect and enhance the integrity of the industry and the welfare of the greyhound and other animals.
Committee Members
Shane Gillard (GRV) Chair
Edward Berry (NT)
Denis Borovica (RWWA)
Des Jonas (GRSA)
Alex Kitching (QRIC)
Anthony Latham (ORI, TAS)
Glenda Hughes (GRNZ)
Matthew Tutt (GWIC)
Vets and Analysts Committee (VAC)
The Greyhounds Australasia Veterinary and Analyst Committee (VAC) is sanctioned by Greyhounds Australasia (GA) to provide advice to the GA Board predominantly on matters related to prohibited substances and their detection, research worthy of GA’s financial support, breeding related matters (i.e. frozen semen), analytical issues, integrity matters, disease and quarantine issues.
They may provide a balanced and suitably qualified opinion, where rules regarding welfare and or prohibited substances are being discussed.
Committee Members
Steven Karamatic (GRV) Chair
David Betty (RASL)
Karen Caldwell (QRIC)
Chris Doyle (GRSA)
Rob Hewitt (NZRLS)
Malcolm Jensen (GRNZ)
Michelle Ledger (GWIC)
Judith Medd (RWWA)
Sam Neils (QRIC)
Adam Richardson (Tasracing)
Charlie Russo (CCWA)
Racing Committee
The Racing Committee is sanctioned by Greyhounds Australasia (GA) to review, assess, and where appropriate, recommend increases to minimum group race funding levels based on GA’s National Group Race Funding Policy.
The Racing Committee will also undertake other such racing matters as deemed appropriate and delegated to them by the GA Board, which may include comment on the structure and production of the annual Australian group race calendar.
Committee Members
Wayne Billett (GRNSW) Chair
Michael Dore (GRNZ)
Peter Howell (RWWA)
Greg Kerr (GRV)
Shaun Mathieson (GRSA)
Brenton Scott (RQ)
Liam Swan (Tasracing)
Finance, Audit and Remuneration Committee
Committee Members
Grantley Stevens (GRSA) Chair
Dale Cartwright (RQ)
Michelle Grima (GA)
Cherie Nicholl (GA)
Marketing and Communications Working Group
Working Group Members
Nick Babos (GRNSW)
Paul Eriksson (Tasracing)
Richard Goodbody (RQ)
Lisa Jaques (GRNZ)
Louise Martin (GRV)
Anna McGill (NT)
Cherie Nicholl (GA)
Lauren Prater (RWWA)
Matthew Watson (GRSA)
Stakeholders
GWIC
QRIC
ORIC
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Greyhound Clubs Australia formerly known as Australian Greyhound Racing Association (AGRA)
The Greyhound Clubs Australia charter is to continue the promotion and development of the greyhound industry nationally. Its members represent the principal clubs in all states and as such its composition allows for national development for national benefit. Greyhound Clubs Australia conducts a national conference and promotes the Australian Group Race Calendar. It provides recommendations and advice to Greyhounds Australasia and promotes the National Sprint and Distance Championships.
Australian Greyhound Vet Association (AGVA)
The AGVA is an associated body of veterinarians with a special interest in greyhounds and it has over 100 members throughout Australasia. The AGVA provides advice to other veterinarians on the treatment of greyhounds and helps advise greyhound racing bodies on welfare policy. Respected past Presidents of the association include Dr Harry Cooper and Dr John Murray.
The AGVA’s specific role with GA is to provide expert opinion and guidance in regard to veterinarian matters that impact on the health, welfare, integrity and other associated matters with the racing greyhound.
