Office of Racing
About us
We provide racing policy advice and manage legislation to support the effective oversight and economic viability of racing in NSW.
We also manage relationships between the NSW Government and organisations responsible for the three racing codes.
Our racing codes
We manage the relationships between the government and responsible bodies for the three racing codes.
Learn about thoroughbred racing governance and oversight in NSW.
Learn about harness racing governance and oversight in NSW.
Learn about the greyhound racing governance and oversight in NSW.
Quick facts
Racing makes a significant contribution to the NSW economy.
The NSW Government commissioned a study into the size and scope of the racing industry in NSW in 2014. The study found:
- racing is a $3.3 billion industry in NSW
- over 90,000 people directly participate in the racing industry as employees, participants or volunteers
- approximately 1.8 million people attend race meetings annually
- economic activity generated by the racing industry sustains more than 27,550 full time equivalent positions across NSW.
Our Minister
The Minister for Lands and Water, and Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson, is responsible for the legislation that governs the conduct of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in NSW.
Minister for Lands and Water, and Hospitality and Racing