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Licensing Department

The Licensing Department is responsible for the review and processing of applications for a licence from Trainers, Jockeys and other licensed persons.

Approvals for each category of licence are either determined by the Licensing Department with delegated authority, or referred on to the Licensing Committee.

Licensing Supervisor: Mr Gary Rudge

Licensing Committee

The role of the Licensing Committee is to make recommendations to the Chief Executive regarding licence decisions, and recommendations to the Chief Executive and Board re the setting of licensing policy and procedure for Racing NSW.

Applicants for licences may be further interviewed at Licensing Committee meetings, and decisions or recommendations forwarded to the Chief Executive for approval or final decision.

Licensing Committee: Chairman: Mr Michael Cleaver (Chairman), Mr Tom Moxon, Mr Gary Rudge and Mr Corey Cox

How to contact the Licensing Department

General Licensing Queries: Licensing@racingnsw.com.au
Licensing Renewals: LicenseRenewal@racingnsw.com.au

Phone: (02) 9551 7500
Fax: (02) 9551 7587

Postal Address:
Level 7
51 Druitt St,
Sydney NSW 2000

For all forms including applications, renewals, visiting trainers and relevant assessment documents view our Licensing Forms

Licensing FAQs:

Licence Periods
1 July – 30 June
- Trainers, Jockeys, Apprentices, Approved Riders, Bookmakers, Riders Agents
1 November – 30 October
- Forepersons, Stablehands, Bookmakers Clerks

For all forms including applications, renewals, visiting trainers and relevant assessment documents view our Licensing Forms

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