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After some discussion between the state jockey associations in late 2001, there was a general consensus that a national body for jockeys should be established. Up until this time, the state associations were functioning independently and endeavouring to resolve issues and concerns without input and assistance from other states. It was clear to all that often there was duplication of effort and poor economies of scale. Several of the state associations were poorly resourced and unable to properly represent their members.
In April 2002, representatives from all State and Territory associations met in Melbourne and agreed that a national peak body to represent the interests of all jockeys in Australia should be established as soon as practicable. It was unanimously agreed that this body should be known as the Australian Jockeys Association (AJA).
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From this Saturday, November 2, jockeys Australia-wide will be seen wearing the National Jockeys Trust (NJT) brand on their riding breeches, to raise awareness and promote the vital work of the Trust.
With horse welfare clearly front of mind, the issue of the whip has resurfaced over the last couple of days.
A statement from Thoroughbred Racing NT following the tragic death of Melanie Tyndall
A statement from Racing Victoria following the tragic death of Mikaela Claridge
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NSW September 21 2019
Luncheon: Randwick
Contact: Heidi Castillo (02) 9894 9629
$240 per ticket or $2400 per table of 10
South Australia September 14 2019
Luncheon: Morphettville
Contact: Tahl Samuel/Jason Benbow 0402 445 517
Prices to be confirmed
Queensland August 3 2019
Luncheon: Doomben
Contact: Adrienne Coats (02) 9894 9629
$190 per ticket or $1900 per table of 10
Victoria May 25 2019
Luncheon: Flemington
Contact: Tahl Samuel/Jason Benbow 0402 445 517
$275 per ticket or $2750 per table of 10
The Australian Jockeys Association has announced former Dubai Racing Club International
Racing Manager and Victoria Racing Club Executive General Manager of Racing, Martin
Talty, as its incoming Chief Executive Officer.
Paul Innes OAM, Chief Executive of the Australian Jockeys Association (AJA), recently advised the AJA Board of his intention to retire from the position on 31 March 2019.
The AJA has received further advice following the NSW Court of Appeal Decision that jockeys who suffer injury during a race in NSW do not have a right to sue for damages, even if the injury was caused by the negligence of another jockey or party.
The AJA has received advice that, following a NSW Court of Appeal Decision, jockeys who suffer injury during a race in NSW do not have a right to sue for damages even if the injury was caused by the negligence of another party. This does not apply to trackwork nor does it mean that workers compensation will not be paid.
Racing NSW in conjunction with the News South Wales Association and Dr David Duckworth, have prepared the following list of banned substances. If you are unsure about any medication contact your GP & your local steward.
The following substances and/or their metabolites, artifacts and isomers are declared as banned substances in riders
The Australian Jockeys Association and National Jockeys Trust are deeply saddened by the events on Saturday 8 April involving the death of one jockey, and critical injuries to another three riders.
The directors of the Australian Jockeys Association are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Des O’Keeffe to the position of Chairman of the AJA from 1 January 2017.
Since 2009 the AJA has been successful in obtaining 1% of prizemoney so that jockeys no longer have to pay for their Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurances. The AJA has arranged a national programme to provide protection to all licensed jockeys and apprentices in Australia at no cost to riders; a savings of $20.00 per ride.
The Australian Jockeys’ Association (AJA) and LUCRF (Labour Union Co-operative Retirement Fund) Super have entered into another three-year partnership that will ensure significant ongoing financial support for the National Jockeys’ Trust (NJT),
The AJA continues to support Queensland jockeys in obtaining improvements to their Workers Compensation benefits, and an increase in their Riding Fees.
The current padded whip rules are not working and this has been clearly demonstrated with over 2000 reprimands/fines/suspensions incurred since 1st January 2016
The chief executives of Racing Victoria, the Australian Trainers' Association and the VJA met in June to discuss the wellbeing, workload and development of apprentice jockeys in the context of the current racing program.
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