Racing Clubs Events Award [MA000013]

Who the Racing Clubs Events Award covers

The Racing Clubs Events Award covers employers engaged in the staging of events at horse and greyhound racing venues, and their employees who fit within the classifications of the award.

Racing venues include:

  • thoroughbred
  • harness
  • trotting
  • greyhound racing clubs.

Examples of employees covered by the Racing Clubs Events Award include:

  • racecourse attendants:
  • cloak room attendants
  • ticket takers /examiners
  • ushers
  • cleaners
  • kennel attendants and supervisors
  • assistant judges (greyhound fixtures)
  • parking attendants
  • raceday veterinary assistants
  • barrier attendants
  • crowd controllers
  • kennel supervisors
  • farriers
  •  raceday officials:
  • bird cage attendants
  • ground announcers
  • racecourse inspectors
  • timekeepers
  • chief better supervisors
  • raceday judges
  • raceday racecallers
  • liquor employees:
  • bar attendants
  • cashiers.

The Racing Clubs Award also covers labour hire businesses and their employees who are placed with an organisation engaged in the staging of events at horse and greyhound racing venues.

Check the award for full information on who is covered and the classification descriptions.

Source reference: Racing Clubs Events Award [MA000013] clauses 2, 4, 13 and 14

Who the Racing Clubs Events Award doesn’t cover

The following employers and employees are not covered by the Racing Clubs Events Award:

  • employees engaged in the maintenance of racing venues
  • food/drink attendants who are employed by a catering/hospitality business to perform work where the racing event is being held.

Check the award for full information on coverage and classifications.

Source reference: Racing Clubs Events Award [MA000013] clauses 2, 4, 13 and 14

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