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Reports on Integrity Assurance in the Victorian Racing Industry

In March 2008, the government commissioned Judge Gordon Lewis to lead a process of consultation with racing industry controlling bodies and stakeholders under agreed terms of reference, with the objective of identifying options to ensure that integrity assurance within the industry is of the highest standard.

Over a period of three months, Judge Lewis met with representatives from the three major racing codes, police, media, government, industry associations and committees, appellate bodies, veterinary groups, individuals, and wagering companies.

The report contains 63 individual recommendations separated under the following headings:

• criminal activity in the racing industry (recommendation 1)
• internal integrity structures of the Victorian codes (recommendation 2)
• co-operation on integrity issues – racing integrity commissioner (recommendation 3)
• disciplinary and appeals processes (recommendation 4)
• swabbing and drug testing (recommendation 5)
• stewards (recommendation 6)
• other integrity matters (recommendation 7).

Following the release of the Report the Government established a joint Government-Victorian racing industry Implementation Working Party (IWP) to analyse the Report’s recommendations and advise on the progress of their implementation by 31 December 2008.

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Author:	Judge Gordon Lewis
Place of Publication:	Melbourne
Publisher:	Department of Justice
Date of Publication:	August 2008
Number of Pages:	Report on Integrity Assurance in the Victorian Racing Industry - 95 Lewis Report cover letter - 1 Implementation of the recommendations of the Lewis Report - 43
Copyright:	State of Victoria 2008