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Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 03 Apr 2018 04:43
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Mr Iemmas office has claimed he isnt resigning. However, Mr Iemmas advisor inside the Reform Panel was none other than Mr Scott who has been selected to go on the GWIC Committee from the Alliance who made guarantees on behalf of the industry without consulting us.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 03 Apr 2018 12:44
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What is happening with our tax parity money that we get each year ? Its a few million dollars a year and all GRNSW can come up with so far is an increase in appearance money ?
Dan McDonald Australia (Verified User) Posts 402 Dogs 9 / Races 0 03 Apr 2018 22:50
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Exactly. They haven't just arrived, they've been in the job for quite a few months collecting their wages and the travel money is the best and only offering. No breeding incentives or increased prize money, just a few crumbs for the sparrows hoping they will pay their registration fees at the end of June. They're so far off the mark it's not funny.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 05 Apr 2018 04:33
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Is it possible for the new CEO of GWIC to do a tour of the State ?
Terry Jordan Australia (Verified User) Posts 6019 Dogs 0 / Races 0 05 Apr 2018 06:26
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Mark Donohue wrote:
Is it possible for the new CEO of GWIC to do a tour of the State ?
Starts next week!
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 05 Apr 2018 07:30
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Omg!
Great gig looking after the welfare of our beautiful canine breed.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 07 Apr 2018 01:28
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GWIC/GRNSW have allegedly advertised two compliance officers positions (already have two) at a salary of $113k and a car per position.
How much would stewards be earning ?
We now have three commissioners (two deputies) p/t, two CEOs and Deputy CEO (currently vacant or temporarily being filled) f/t,
No wonder non-Tab race meetings first prize is about $210.
What a great plan the LNP has created.
Simon Moore Australia (Verified User) Posts 2366 Dogs 32 / Races 393 07 Apr 2018 02:36
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one word, DISGRACEFUL!!!
i hope karma works its magic on the ones who have put the industry in this mess.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 07 Apr 2018 03:03
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GRNSW Rep is the CEO of GBOTA whose charter is to only look after its tracks for his members. The Industry Participants Rep preferred the Centre of Excellence Model (I dont know if he has changed his mind). Therefore, we are looking at only 16 tracks in the near future. However, word has it GRNSW/GWIC wont make a decision until after the March 2019 Election.
At $1 Million per C of E the Authority is leaning towards the Racing Hub and Racing Spoke Model.
Terry Jordan Australia (Verified User) Posts 6019 Dogs 0 / Races 0 07 Apr 2018 07:59
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We Nth.Rivers participants have our meeting Thurs 3-5pm with the GWIC at Lismore. That's just great, middle of feeding, emptying dogs. Many Trainers need to travel from Grafton, Tweed, Casino, Kyogle etc. Some needing to travel up to 1&1/2 hrs. Should attract a great Crowd! YEAH. If they cant get the VERY SIMPLE things right, what chance have we got?
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 07 Apr 2018 09:04
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True. They dont want anyone employed to have a feel for the industry. In fact, the two jobs advertised they must not know anyone within the industry. Its going to be a nightmare, but thats what they want.
The last junket they never held any of their meetings on the weekend and I did mention it. Perhaps, they were busy.
Steve Bennie Australia (Verified User) Posts 697 Dogs 11 / Races 2 07 Apr 2018 10:07
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More like they don't give a shet Mark and until we all get together Australia wide form our own union or negotiation committee we are weak. fight fire with fire and let them know we are not going to cop it. Not worth going on strike, been there in the 80's in Newcastle it just brings the SCAB'S out of the closet. PS one way flight for SCOTT, GET RID !
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 07 Apr 2018 21:58
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The Rep and the Participant are not trainers, but are both linked to the Alliance that is linked to GBOTA and the Reform Panel. Good luck to the independent tracks.
The Rep and the Participant are not trainers, but are both linked to the Alliance that is linked to GBOTA and the Reform Panel. Good luck to the independent tracks.
Mark
You don't know what you are talking about, perhaps you should read their website, that may give you a clue or two
The GWIC has absolutely nothing to do with Track Rationalization, That is a matter for the Commercial Board of GRNSW
Also I am not even a member of the GBOTA or the Alliance Decision-Making Committee, so I don't get your point where you think that I am aligned with them
The participants rep position on the panel was advertised by the NSW Government
You could have applied for it if you wished, but of course, all you are concerned with is negative and mindless chatter on this Forum rather than actually doing something positive
Perhaps you should get your facts straight before making any kind of commentary because its one thing to make an honest mistake but its another thing to look like a complete imbecile
Sandro , Bob Glover here, Glad you came on board " Saves me trying to get in touch with others on the weekend and all, People are having some troubles with getting onto the schedule for coming meets with the commissioners traveling Roadshow ? I have been passing onto some that I could get in touch today but ,not all are at home or have message bank, easily to leave calls to,? Can't find on the dogs for them or GRNSW web, is there another you could pass onto me P>M or onto here ,Bob Glover
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 08 Apr 2018 05:56
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Sandro, Are you a trainer ?
Were you not involved in the Alliance ?
Didnt you prefer the C of E ? Do you still prefer it ?
This is what happens when they separate the authority into two. Animal welfare and tracks go hand in hand. Youve mentioned it elsewhere the tracks you might like to keep.
Didnt you prefer the C of E ? Do you still prefer it ?
This is what happens when they separate the authority into two. Animal welfare and tracks go hand in hand. Youve mentioned it elsewhere the tracks you might like to keep.
Mark
I have been a trainer and am an owner & breeder
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Also I am not even a member of the GBOTA or the Alliance Decision-Making Committee, so I don't get your point where you think that I am aligned with them
The participants rep position on the panel was advertised by the NSW Government
You could have applied for it if you wished, but of course, all you are concerned with is negative and mindless chatter on this Forum rather than actually doing something positive
The GWIC doesn't look after track rationalization. You have an opinion, I have an opinion so does every other participant.
Therefore, what I think of it, means Jack Sh!t so no point bringing it up because all that does is throw the focus off your stupid comments on whatever conspiracy theories you are trying to peddle
Animal Welfare and Track Shape and design are related to a degree, but its not the GWIC's job to decide what track's stay or go
That is up to GRNSW Commercial Board.
You are obviously either not understanding the roles of each structure or you are just another nark stirring the pot
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 08 Apr 2018 06:31
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The theory is they GRNSW / GWIC are going to close half the tracks by over-regulating and starving the industry.
I hope youre allowed to speak/write publicly about youre time at GWIC. IMO one body will influence the other and if you think it wont, youre naive and a moron. Thats no conspiracy.
The theory is they GRNSW / GWIC are going to close half the tracks by over-regulating and starving the industry.
I hope youre allowed to speak/write publicly about youre time at GWIC. IMO one body will influence the other and if you think it wont, youre naive and a moron. Thats no conspiracy.
Look Mark, you are making wild assumptions at the moment.
My role is on an advisory committee made up of 5 people that advises the CEO & the Commissioners
The issues you are talking about haven't been brought up and whether they are related are not are yet to be seen
So really there's no point in making assumptions to suit your conspiracy theory.
If you wanted to make a difference you should've applied, it was open to everyone.
If you believe that I am nave or a moron, I can't help that, that 's your opinion and if you really believe that, then you can also really believe that its your apathy, negativity and lack of commitment to the industry that has put me there.
Mark Donohue Australia (Verified User) Posts 3237 Dogs 6 / Races 0 08 Apr 2018 06:49
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Were you part of the Alliance ?
If you were, you know that these things that you have mentioned that havent been raised, have already been committed to by the Alliance. I have a copy of the document here with me. Do you want a copy ? You shouldve received one. So, whos naive ?
Do you have questions about greyhound racing?
