The Rockliff Liberal Government remains absolutely committed to upholding the integrity of Tasmania’s racing industry.
We take all allegations of integrity and animal welfare very seriously.
After announcing an independent review on Monday, Minister for Racing, Madeleine Ogilvie, has today announced the independent investigator who will undertake the review.
“I am pleased to announce that the highly regarded racing and national integrity expert, Ray Murrihy, has been appointed as an independent expert to undertake the review,” Minister Ogilvie said.
“Mr Murrihy has a long and distinguished career providing independent expert integrity advice services to governments, sporting codes and law enforcement bodies.”
As a previous Chairman of the National Chairman of Stewards Group, an advisory sub-committee to Racing Australia on integrity and safety matters, Mr Murrihy is suitably qualified to lead this important review.
“Mr Murrihy’s experience includes working as the Manager of Integrity for Racing NSW,” Minister Ogilvie said.
“He has a comprehensive understanding of the Tasmanian racing industry and also has undertaken specific integrity investigations in Tasmania.”
Mr Murrihy will also provide advice and assist government to finalise the Terms of Reference for the review, which will be released as soon as possible.