Martin Pakula

Former Victorian Police Chief spearheads SA greyhound racing investigation

In a significant move to ensure integrity and transparency in the greyhound racing industry, former Victorian Police Chief, Graham Ashton, has been appointed to lead...
Victorian greyhounds

Emmett Dunne & Marika McMahon reappointed to Greyhound Racing Victoria board

Deputy chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) Emmett Dunne and board member Marika McMahon have been reappointed to the peak Victorian greyhound racing body for...
Victorian greyhound racing

Lisa Tripodi appointed to board of Greyhound Racing Victoria

Lisa Tripodi is the newest member of the GRV board, appointed for three years, recommended by more than 20 years’ experience in accounting, assurance services...
Victorian greyhounds

Victorian greyhound racing to continue at least until Tuesday

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is determined to continue racing, but tomorrow night's national cabinet meeting may take the decision out of their hands. Victoria’s racing...
Vic greyhound news

Outgoing Sandown Greyhound Boss Appointed As GRV Board Deputy

Victorian Minister for Racing Martin Pakula has today announced the outgoing Sandown Greyhound Racing Club CEO Greg Miller will be appointed to the Greyhound Racing...
Vic greyhound news

RSPCA Victoria head backs Victorian greyhound racing

In the wake of the Victorian live baiting scandal that has seen three trainers suspended, the CEO of RSPCA Victoria has stated the organisation does...
Industry Update

New Victorian Racing Integrity Board members announced

According to the Andrews Government, safeguards around Victoria's racing industry will be further strengthened following the establishment of the Victorian Racing Integrity Board and todays...
Vic greyhound news

GRV Supremo Bernie Carolan To Step Down As Chair

Bernie Carolan will step down as Chair of Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) after a four-year term. Mr Carolan was appointed GRV Chair in 2015 just...
Shepparton Greyhounds

Shepparton greyhounds benefit from Andrews Labor govt support

The Andrews Labor Government is upgrading the Kialla Raceway and helping Shepparton host three greyhound race meetings this winter. As part of a $168,000 joint...
Vic greyhound news

Victoria gets its version of a Racing Integrity Commission

The Labor Government today introduced into Parliament the Racing Amendment (Integrity and Disciplinary Structures) Bill 2018 which will establish two new bodies – the Victorian...
Victorian greyhounds

Tim Bull blasts “out-of-touch” Labor after Code of Practice hearing

The Victorian shadow minister for racing, Tim Bull, has taken the long stick to racing minister Martin Pakula, labelling him ignorant and out-of-touch following today's...