Appeal a decision by a steward

You can make an appeal to the RAT for any of the following decisions:

• a fine of more than $1,000
• suspension or disqualification for more than three months
• suspension or disqualification on an animal together with a penalty imposed on a person
• warning off a person from attending a greyhound meeting for more than 12 meetings
• a fine of more than $500 together with a suspension or disqualification for longer than one month.

You can make an appeal to the DGA for any of the following decisions:

• a fine of less than $1,000
• a suspension or disqualification for less than three months
• warning off a person from attending a greyhound meeting for less than 12 meetings
• a fine of less than $500 together with a suspension or disqualification for less than one month.

You can't make an appeal for any of the following decisions:

• imposed fines on a person of $100 or less
• the eligibility of an animal to race or the conditions under which an animal can race
• disqualification or suspension of an animal from racing - except where the disqualification or suspension is in conjunction with a penalty imposed on you
• where the rules under which a decision was made prohibit an appeal from such as decision.

To make an appeal to the RAT, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in the Racing Appeals Tribunal notice of appeal form.

Step 2. Submit the form by mail or in person.

By mail

Secretary
Racing Appeals Tribunal
GPO Box 1154
Darwin NT 0801

In person

Step 3. Pay the $200 fee at your nearest Territory Business Centre .

To make an appeal to the DGA, follow these steps:

Step 1. Write a letter of appeal. The letter should include the following:

• details of the decision
• reasons why you disagree with the decision.

Step 2. Submit your written appeal by email or in person.

By email

Email your letter to dargrey@iinet.net.au.

By mail

Secretary
Darwin Greyhound Association
15 Hook Road
Winnellie NT 0820

The review process will begin after you submit your notice or letter of appeal and pay the $200 fee.