Welcome to the Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA).

Established in 1968, the ATA remains the principal organisation for Horse Trainers nationally providing superior benefits. Members of the ATA that have registered for website access will benefit with additional important information available through our exclusive areas.
Mission Statement
"To Support, Promote and Protect the Interests of Horse Trainers and the Training Profession as a whole".
Our Values
"A Values-Based Policy that promotes a set of core behaviours for Members".


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Australian Trainers Association Members News

INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Public Holidays & Related Requirements Christmas/New Year Period 23/24

PUBLIC HOLIDAYs and RELATED REQUIREMENTS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PERIOD 2023/2024 Member enquiries about Public Holidays and in particular the...
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – PAID FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE FOR SMALL BUSINESS | 12 SEPTEMBER 2023

PAID FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE FOR SMALL BUSINESS From 1 August 2023 all employees now have access to Paid...
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Public Holidays & Related Requirements September – November 2023 | 8 August 2023

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS and RELATED REQUIREMENTS SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2023 Members are advised of gazetted Public Holidays in SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER &...
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Super changes on 1 July 2023 | 5 June 2023

Employer superannuation contributions From 1 July 2023 superannuation guarantee payments will increase from 10.5 % of ordinary time earnings (OTE)...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – AMENDMENTS TO AUSTRALIAN RULES OF RACING | 28 APRIL 2023

AMENDMENTS TO AUSTRALIAN RULES OF RACING Codes of Practice Horses returning from extended layoffs/injuries, 12 year old horses & Reinstatement of...
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Workplace Sexual Harassment – New Fair Work Commission Powers | 15 March 2023

Workplace Sexual Harassment New Fair Work Commission Powers The Commission now has greater powers to deal with workplace sexual harassment....
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Public Holidays & Related Topics | 16 February 2023

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS MARCH – JUNE 2023 Members are advised of upcoming Public Holidays in MARCH - JUNE...
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RACING SUPPLIES – Van Itinerary

Racing Supplies Van Itinerary The Race Day Van attends Race Meetings in Victoria and performs routine deliveries to various Training...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Non Acceptance Fees | 24 November 2022

RVL Board Proposal to Reintroduce Non-Acceptance Race Fees Trainers will have received a communication today from Racing Victoria (RV) EGM...
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Family & Domestic Violence Leave | 18 November 2022

New paid family and domestic violence leave   From next year, employees will be able to access 10 days of...
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From $5.95 per roll for a Quality Adhesive Bandage | 10 November 2022

From $5.95 per roll for a Quality Adhesive Bandage From the same stable as the industry leader TENSOPLAST Vet®... Introducing...
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Public Holidays & Related Topics | 10 November 2022

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PERIOD 2022/2023 Member enquiries about Public Holidays, the days observed as...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Sandown Track Changes | 28 October 2022

Sandown Racecourse-Track Changes Dear Member, Due to the temporary closure of Caulfield Racecourse between November 2022 & May 2023 (to...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Floods (Tas) | 26 October 2022

Support for TAS Businesses affected by floods The Australian Government has announced a range of grants and payments available to...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Floods (NSW) | 26 October 2022

Support for NSW Businesses affected by floods The NSW Government has announced a range of grants and payments available to...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Floods (Vic) | 25 October 2022

Support for Victorian Businesses directly affected by floods Trainers affected by the recent floods have access to the Victorian Government...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Workforce Crisis in Racing | 5 October 2022

Workforce Crisis in Racing The International Workforce Dear Member, Attracting new entrants to work in our racing stables from around...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Abandoned Race Meeting Policy | 14 September 2022

Member Update Abandoned Race Meeting Policy Dear Member, Following discussion with Racing Victoria, compensation payable in line with their Abandoned...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Members Update (TAS) | 19 August 2022

Tasmanian Update Dear Member, Stephen Shaw, based out of Brighton in the south of the state, has been elected President...
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Members Update (VIC) | 18 August 2022

Member Update - Victoria Dear Member, A number of matters to highlight follow: VOBIS GOLD Nominations It is timely to...
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Please click the button to Make a Payment to the Australian Trainers' Association (ATA). You will be transferred to the Westpac PayWay website to process your secure card payment of ATA Membership or Invoice/s from the ATA and Racing Supplies Pty Ltd. Please note that card payments processed through Westpac PayWay are subject to a surcharge that is payable in addition to your nominated payment amount.


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ATA

News
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Australian Trainers' Association. Members exclusive news via login access.

Members

Benefits
Take advantage of our member benefits and services as well as significant savings through Racing Supplies Saddlery.

Racing Supplies

Saddlery
Everything for the horse at everyday low prices. ATA Members special discount and offers. Open direct to public and national distribution.


Employer

Information
Information and resources about employees covered under the Horse and Greyhound Training Award 2020 (HGTA).

Employee

Wage Rates
Employee Wage Rates for the Horse and Greyhound Training Award 2020 providing for various aspects of Employment.

Nationwide

Superannuation
Nationwide Super has supported employers & employees in the Training Industry over many years, and works closely with the ATA.


Trainer & Owner

Reforms (TOR)
Mandatory agreement to ensure transparency & greater certainty exists within the contractual relationship between the Owner & Trainer.

Insurance

Programs
The Australian Trainers' Association organises Insurance programs for horse Trainers throughout Australia.

Our

Partners
Recognising our Association partners that participate or sponsor to advance the organisation and the training industry.

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