[1984] VR 641
ROBBINS v HARNESS RACING BOARD
SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA
O'BRYAN J
8, 27 March 1984
[1984] VR 641
Administrative law — Harness racing — Decision of Harness Racing Board — Whether a "decision" reviewable under Administrative Law Act 1978 — Racing Act
1958 (No. 6353), s45, s49 — Administrative Law Act 1978 (No. 9234), s3.
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Following an incident which occurred during the running of a race at a harness
race meeting, the applicant saw the chief steward in the stewards' room and
expressed criticism of the way in which the Harness Racing Board had carried
out its functions of controlling harness racing, both in general terms and in
relation to the incident which had just occurred. As a result he was charged
under the rules of the Harness Racing Board with improper or offensive
behaviour. The applicant sought, but was not given, particulars of the charge
against him. He was found guilty before the stewards and a penalty was
imposed. An appeal to the Harness Racing Board was dismissed. The applicant
obtained an order nisi pursuant to the Administrative Law Act 1978 to review
the decision of the Board.
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