Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA) advises that following an assessment of its current financial situation it has reassessed its position with respect to the engagement of externally contracted personnel. The HRSA Board has determined that many functions, currently undertaken by external contractors will now fall within purview of existing HRSA staff.
HRSA Board Chairman Gary Crocker stated. “Changes in the way we conduct our business are necessary in order to assist HRSA bridge a significant deficit resulting from both a decline in wagering revenues and the introduction of the Point of Consumption tax by the previous government.”
The Point of Consumption Tax and the impact of our product being shown on Sky2 is set to cost HRSA in excess of $400,000.00 in the current financial year.
Mr Crocker added “Oliver Bott (HRSA Finance Manager) and Ross Neal (Chairman of Stewards) are currently conducting a thorough and comprehensive review of all operational and race day functions with the aim of ensuring the long-term sustainability of harness racing within South Australia.”
This report will be submitted and considered by the Board at its next meeting on 27th June and the outcomes will be advised to the industry following the meeting.
For further information please contact:
GARY CROCKER | CHAIRMAN
(08) 8285 2899 • gcrocker@saharness.org.au
Mobile: 0408 945 755
