Police to work with Victorian Racing Industry

The Victorian Racing Industry (VRI) is a significant economic contributor to the Victorian economy, contributing $4.3 billion annually and sustaining more than 33,000 full time jobs among over 121,000 participants.

The Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner provides independent oversight of integrity related matters across Victorian Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound racing codes.

To ensure the Victorian public and racing participants continue to have the utmost confidence in the integrity of the VRI, the Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner together with Victoria Police have initiated a program of work to assess criminality across the VRI and if any effect on integrity services or racing in general.

Commencing today, two Police officers will be seconded to the Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner for six months and will work with the racing codes and broader industry to better understand the criminal and integrity risks within Victorian racing.

Sean Carroll, the Racing Integrity Commissioner “this initiative represents an excellent opportunity for not only my office but also Victoria Police that will provide a unique insight into racing to better support and promote integrity within the racing industry”.

Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner