Dr. Pettitt inquires about penalties imposed on Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) if a greyhound racing meet is halted after commencement. The answer indicates no such penalties exist.

AnsweredQoN 1713Legislative Council
Asked
18 October 2023
Portfolio
Racing and Gaming

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(1) If Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) halts a Greyhound racing meet at any Western Australian Greyhound racing track after that meet has already started, is there a penalty imposed on RWWA by any broadcaster, betting agent or by any other party? (2) If yes, do these penalties differ from one race night to another? (3) If there are penalties, are there different ones for: (a) a greyhound racing meet being delayed; (b) a greyhound racing meet that started, but was not finished; and (c) a greyhound racing meet that is cancelled prior to it even commencing?

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Answered
30 November 2023
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
10 days
(1)   No. There is no penalty imposed on RWWA by any broadcaster, betting agent or any other party if RWWA halts a race meet at a greyhound race track after that meet has already started.
(2)   N/A
(3)   N/A

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