Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal (RPAT)

Responsible for hearing and determining appeals against penalties imposed in disciplinary proceedings arising from, or in relation to, the conduct of greyhound racing, horse racing or harness racing.
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The Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal was formed by enactment of the WA Racing Penalties (Appeal) Act in 1990 which came into operation in 1991.

It helps maintain industry confidence in the enforcement of the various racing rules by providing the racing industry with an impartial judicial forum to hear appeals against penalties imposed in disciplinary proceedings arising from or in relation to the conduct of greyhound racing, horse racing and harness racing.

Appeals

Who can appeal, what you can appeal, application forms, fees and processes.

The tribunal

The tribunal comprises a chairperson and six members appointed by the Minister for Racing and Gaming.

Determinations and hearings

Determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

Racing precedents

A list of precedents from determinations made by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.

Publications

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