Tag Archives: Trackrider

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 Australia has been problematic for some time. This in turn, has lead to an increasing reliance (in the last two decades in particular) on internationally sourced labour, either through the VISA system for long term…
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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 remind stables VOBIS Gold nominations for 2020-born foals close on Wednesday 31 August. VOBIS Gold offers trainers and their owners the chance to share in additional bonuses over and above the $13 million already available…
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Forefront of Racing Issues 2021 / 2022 | 24 June 2022

ATA at the Forefront of Key Racing Issues YTD Review of Season 2021/2022 The 2021/2022 racing season to date has again seen your Association at the forefront of a number of key racing issues as summarised below that involve consultation and/or submissions with various PRA's, Racing Australia and other Industry related Authorities. - Animal Welfare…
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INDUSTRIAL UPDATE – Superannuation Changes On 1 July 2022 | 11 May 2022

Superannuation changes on 1 July 2022 From 1 July 2022, Super will increase to 10.5% The threshold of $450-per-month for super guarantee is being removed. The scheduled changes to the superannuation guarantee (SG) will have a substantial impact for racehorse trainers who use trackwork riders engaged under a specific labour supply contract, and/or employ persons…
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