Hon Alison Xamon asks about greyhound racing winnings for hobbyist and business racers, and whether Racing and Wagering WA provides winnings data to the ATO. The Minister provides the winnings data and confirms no information is shared with the ATO.

AnsweredQoN 3382Legislative Council
Asked
3 November 2020
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Racing and Gaming

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(1) I refer to the 910 'hobbyist' greyhound owners/co-owners/lessees/syndicates that have not registered for GST, and I ask: (a) what is the total pool of winnings for the most recent financial year for these 'hobbyist' greyhound racers; and (b) what is the total pool of winning for the most recent financial year for the 19 'business' greyhound racers? (2) does Racing and Wagering Western Australia provide any information to the Australian Tax Office regarding winnings per dog or per owner?

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Answered
26 November 2020
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
10 days
(1)
(a) $7 670 985
(b) $2 753 796 (GST NOT included)
(2) No Racing and Wagering Western Australia does not provide information to the Australian Tax Office regarding winnings per dog or per owner.

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