who opposed the bill<\/a><\/em><\/strong> had argued it would lead to a reduction in the number of racing venues, and that up to 20 clubs could face closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThrough the readings and committee processes, the bill underwent several changes in which the voices of clubs, jockeys, breeders, owners, trainers, pundits and many others were heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bill was set to come into effect from 1 July this year, but it was delayed due to parliament’s focus on issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RITA has said it remains confident the bill can be implemented as early as August.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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