Queensland Racing Review 2025

The Queensland Government is committed to strengthening the state’s racing industry. We want to ensure the long-term viability of all three codes across the state, while maintaining high animal welfare standards.

We will undertake a comprehensive, independent review in 2025 that will shape the future of Queensland’s racing industry looking to 2045 and beyond.

Key focus areas for the Review

Making sure all racing codes are financially sustainable.
Improving integrity and animal welfare standards.
Upgrading infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
Supporting the success of country racing events.
Encouraging better collaboration across the industry.

The public consultation period for the Discussion Paper closed on 7 April 2025, with hundreds of Queenslanders sharing their insights to help shape the future of our state’s racing industry.

What’s next?

The Independent Review Chair will now consider all submissions and meet with industry stakeholders across Queensland as part of ongoing, targeted consultation.

This next phase is critical to ensure the review reflects the needs and aspirations of the industry.

The final review will be presented to the Minister for Racing in late 2025.

More information

For more information, contact racingreview@dtis.qld.gov.au.

Last updated: 08 Apr 2025