Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal (RPAT)

Responsible for hearing and determining appeals against penalties imposed in disciplinary proceedings arising from, or in relation to, the conduct of greyhound racing, horse racing or harness racing.

A horse and jockey racing

The Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal was formed by enactment of the WA Racing Penalties (Appeal) Act in 1990 which came into operation in 1991.

It helps maintain industry confidence in the enforcement of the various racing rules by providing the racing industry with an impartial judicial forum to hear appeals against penalties imposed in disciplinary proceedings arising from or in relation to the conduct of greyhound racing, horse racing and harness racing.

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Contact

Registrar

Telephone 61 8 6551 4820

Email registrar@rpat.wa.gov.au

Postal address

Locked Bag 14

CLOISTERS SQUARE PERTH WA 6850

Street address

Level 2, 140 William Street
Perth WA 6000

Page reviewed 03 November 2025