The Victorian Racing Industry (VRI) is a significant economic contributor to the Victorian economy, contributing $ 4.3 billion annually and maintaining more than 33,000 full-time jobs among over 121,000 participants.
The Racing Integrity Commissioner’s office provides independent oversight of integrity-related matters relating to Victorian Thoroughbred, Belt and Greyhound racing codes.
To ensure that the public and races in Victoria continue to have the utmost confidence in the integrity of the VRI, the Racing Integrity Commissioner’s office, along with the Victoria Police Department, has initiated a work program to resolve crime across the VRI and any impact on integrity to evaluate services or races in general.
Starting today, two police officers will be seconded to the Racing Integrity Commissioner’s office for six months and will work with racing laws and the wider industry to better understand the criminal and integrity risks in Victorian racing.
Sean Carroll, Race Integrity Officer “This initiative represents an excellent opportunity not only for my office but also for the Victoria Police Department to provide a unique insight into racing to better support and promote integrity within the racing industry “.
Race Integrity Commissioner Office
