Racing Industry Law and Regulation

Subject 730-791 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

November, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Mr Hayden Opie
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Possess knowledge of the general nature of racing industry regulation in Australia
  • Understand the law relating to the ownership, training and racing of horses and greyhounds
  • Understand the legal and policy relationships between racing and gambling
  • Be able to evaluate the adequacy of the current regulatory environment to meet the needs of key stakeholders and the wider community.

Syllabus:

This subject will consider selected topics concerning the regulation of the racing industry (thoroughbred, harness and greyhound) in Australia. The primary focus will be upon analysing evolving regulatory arrangements and the role of public policy.

Principal topics will include:

  • Overview of the structure of the racing industry in Australia, including identification of key stakeholders and commercial and legal relationships
  • Governance and regulatory issues, including the historical role of Principal Clubs and the trend to public regulation
  • Public policy issues in gambling control and their relationship to the racing industry
  • Legal aspects of breeding, purchase and ownership, including the role of the Australian Stud Book and syndication
  • Liability for injury
  • Occupational regulation of jockeys, trainers and bookmakers
  • Legal aspects of race results, prizes and incentive schemes
  • Legal issues in professional gambling
  • Disciplinary powers and processes, including stewards’ hearings, appeal tribunals and judicial review.
Assessment:
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (22 February 2010) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-791Racing Industry Law and RegulationMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2009P

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Possess knowledge of the general nature of racing industry regulation in Australia
  • Understand the law relating to the ownership, training and racing of horses and greyhounds
  • Understand the legal and policy relationships between racing and gambling
  • Be able to evaluate the adequacy of the current regulatory environment to meet the needs of key stakeholders and the wider community.

Syllabus:

This subject will consider selected topics concerning the regulation of the racing industry (thoroughbred, harness and greyhound) in Australia. The primary focus will be upon analysing evolving regulatory arrangements and the role of public policy.

Principal topics will include:

  • Overview of the structure of the racing industry in Australia, including identification of key stakeholders and commercial and legal relationships
  • Governance and regulatory issues, including the historical role of Principal Clubs and the trend to public regulation
  • Public policy issues in gambling control and their relationship to the racing industry
  • Legal aspects of breeding, purchase and ownership, including the role of the Australian Stud Book and syndication
  • Liability for injury
  • Occupational regulation of jockeys, trainers and bookmakers
  • Legal aspects of race results, prizes and incentive schemes
  • Legal issues in professional gambling
  • Disciplinary powers and processes, including stewards’ hearings, appeal tribunals and judicial review.
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (22 February 2010) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A. N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Mr Hayden OpieLawLawNNNNParkvillePARKVILLEFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730791730-7912November

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