Racing Industry Law and Regulation

Subject LAWS70164 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

November, Parkville - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Corequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Non Allowed Subjects: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Core Participation Requirements: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.

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Subject Overview:

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.
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
Assessment: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Prescribed Texts:

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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