Racing Australia Annual Report 2017

6 | Racing Australia Annual Report 2017 INDUSTRY GOVERNANCE AND NATIONAL COORDINATION Rules Administer and amend the Australian Rules of Racing and the Rules of the Australian Stud Book in adherence to world’s best practice standards of integrity and animal welfare. Government Foster strong working relationships at political and departmental levels, including participation in government/industry partnerships, ensuring that the Commonwealth and State Governments are at all times aware of the views and objectives of the Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry. Industry Maintain and build upon effective lines of consultation and communication which will inform industry stakeholders and customers of Racing Australia’s aims and objectives. Media Promote a better understanding, knowledge and media coverage of Thoroughbred racing as a local, regional and national industry and sport. International Build on Racing Australia’s position as a globally- recognised influencer and standard setter of Thoroughbred Racing with the capacity to promote Australia’s interests internationally. Racing Australia is a member of: IFHA – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities www.horseracingintfed.com ARF – Asian Racing Federation www.asianracing.org ISBC – International Stud Book Committee www.internationalstudbook.com INDUSTRY SERVICES AND COMMERCIALISATION Racing never stops and neither does Racing Australia. The Service Centre is open seven days a week and other specialist services operate whenever racing is taking place. Racing Australia’s support services are available 24/7, 365 days. Racing Australia’s website provides access and the ability to transact specific industry functions at any time. With established products and services and a team of committed people, Racing Australia is Australia’s leading provider of innovative low cost services to the Racing Industry. Importantly, Racing Australia commercialises the industry’s racing materials on a national basis, through the sale of a variety of products and services such as Fields, Form and Results to a diverse range of print and digital publishers domestically and internationally. Racing Australia continues to develop and expand the number of integrated products and services available to Principal Racing Authorities, race clubs, owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, punters and racing enthusiasts. OWNERS AND BREEDERS SERVICES Stud Book The Australian Stud Book is the official record and publication of Thoroughbred bloodlines for horses born in Australia. Its core responsibility is the maintenance, accuracy, quality and integrity of these records. The Australian Stud Book operates under the Rules of the Australian Stud Book and the Australian Rules of Racing and International Stud Book Rules. Registrar of Racehorses The Registrar of Racehorses maintains the official register of ownership and naming of Thoroughbred racehorses for racing in Australia and for export. The Registrar of Racehorses operates under the Australian Rules of Racing. Our Role