Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
What a brilliant race the Blacks A Fake was last night at Albion Park. The race of the year. Hands down. It was an absolute ripper. The record books will tell future generations that Don Hugo won it. But really Luke McCarthy did. His drive was absolutely perfect, an 110 out of 10. McCarthy took […]
Racing Queensland will seek to rationalise its property portfolio and take steps to dispose of the former proposed harness racing site at Norwell. QRIC will dispose of the Bowen Hills property that was earmarked for a new Racing Science Centre. These changes will offer a mechanism for new and upgraded infrastructure. Careful consideration will be […]
The Brisbane Racing Club have got their new stand. But not the way they wanted it. $100 million will be given to the BRC to build it. $25 million will be a gift from the Racing Infrastructure Fund. The other $75 million the BRC has to pay back. Unlike the previous ALP government, the LNP […]
The Queensland Government will work to carry out the Albion Park masterplan. This will include a new central location for Queensland’s racing administration at the home of Queensland harness racing. As part of the plan: Racing Queensland (RQ) and the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) will relocate to Albion Park. The Albion Park masterplan includes […]
QGOLD STARTER PAYMENT The QGOLD program will be amended to appropriately fund the new Greyhound Retirement Program. Comment Owners and trainers are going to lose: $1,000 payment for a QGOLD-eligible greyhound if its first start is in Queensland; $1,250 payment for a QGOLD-eligible greyhound if its first win is in Queensland; $1,250 payment for a […]
ALBION PARK No closure or sale of Albion Park. Harness racing will continue at Albion Park and become Queensland’s new ‘Racing HQ’. It will house RQ, QRIC and a new Racing Science Centre. Comment An eminently sensible move. I could never work out why they paid a fortune to rent offices next door to Albion […]
POINT OF CONSUMPTION (POC) TAX No reduction to POC tax rates, which will remain at 20%. Comment The Review Committee recommended a reduction in the tax rate to 15%. The government wisely told them to naff off. It was a stupid idea to start with. Mark = A + No removal of $300 000 threshold […]
RESTRUCTURE OF QRIC AND RQ Stewarding and integrity functions will remain the independent responsibility of QRIC, while operational support functions will sit with RQ. This separation preserves the integrity of decision making while enabling efficiencies and a more coordinated approach to delivering services. Queensland Government will follow the usual process for significant appointments and remuneration. […]
RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Expand access to therapeutic and equine-assisted programs. Options will be explored for a purpose-built facility dedicated to the Riding for the Disabled Association Queensland (RDAQ). The plan involves investigating partnerships with the Equine Therapy Program to align services, share facilities where possible, and maximise participant reach. A centrally-located metropolitan facility will […]
TRACEABILITY A nation-leading lifetime traceability framework will be developed, beginning with the greyhound code and progressing to equine codes. This critical system will incorporate a digital passport that tracks animals from naming through every stage to end of life. Comment Long overdue. Mark = A + REHOMING A new Greyhound Retirement Program will be introduced, […]
