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Racing Industry Bill

Introduced on Dec 5. The Bill completes the reforms of the racing industry following a review setting up a new governance structure, a process to distribute the sector’s property and a new regulatory regime for sports betting. First reading on Dec 10 with all parties in support and sent to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee. Report back extended. Reported back on June 8 with a number of amendments. These included changes intended to protect the assets of small racing clubs and preserve them for community use and changes around the regulations covering overseas betting agencies. Second reading June 23, committee stage and third reading June 24 with all parties in support.Racing Industry Bill.