Investigation & Surveillance Unit

The Investigation and Surveillance Unit was established in March 2013 to work in conjunction with the Racing NSW Stewards panel to assist the Stewards in maintaining the integrity of thoroughbred racing in NSW.
Recognizing the importance of community and industry sourced information, the Investigation and Surveillance Unit welcomes information and complaints from any person or body that impacts upon the integrity of thoroughbred racing in NSW.

What we investigate
We may investigate any suspected breach of the Rules of Racing and any matter directly related to thoroughbred racing in NSW that may involve:

• Corruption, consorting, cheating, horse doping and race fixing
• Person related crimes including assault, extortion, and harassment including sexual harassment.
• Use and abuse of drugs and banned substances

Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be handled accordingly.

Supplying information or making a complaint
You may provide us information or make a complaint regarding an integrity related issue by completing a Racing Integrity Information and Complaint Form and forwarding it to

Email: racingintegrity@racingnsw.com.au
Post: Investigation and Surveillance Unit
Level 7, 51 Druitt Street Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: + 61 2 9551 7500

What action we will take
On receipt of information or a complaint, the Investigation and Surveillance Unit will assess the matter to consider the most appropriate course of action. This may include one or more of the following courses:

• Conduct an investigation or a Stewards Inquiry
• Take no action
• Refer the matter to another policing or government agency more appropriately suited to
investigate the matter

We will advise you of receipt of your complaint and where practical the finalization and outcome of the matter.