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Craig Staples announced as Australian Jockeys Association Chairman
Craig Staples announced as Australian Jockeys Association Chairman
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Australian Jockeys “blindsided” by Racing Victoria announcement re whip reform
AJA Disappointed at Racing Victoria Whip Stance
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Coronavirus Update May 26
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Vale Darby McCarthy
Legendary jockey passes away at 76
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Coronavirus Update - Jobkeeper Allowance
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Coronavirus Update: Where to find assistance
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Guidelines to Coronavirus
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AJA Support news Welfare Initiative
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Vale Mr Robert (Bob) Whyburn
Australian Jockeys Association advises the passing of Mr Robert (Bob) Whyburn
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Pam O’Neill honoured with feature race
Pam O’Neill, will be immortalised in the New Year with the naming of a new $150,000 feature race
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Federal Court rules on unpaid Superannuation
FULL FEDERAL COURT FINDS RACING CLUBS ARE LIABLE FOR SUPERANNUATION GUARANTEE CHARGE ON UNPAID SUPER
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NJT TAKES OVER BRANDING OF JOCKEYS BREECHES AUSTRALIA-WIDE
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.…
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AJA Statement on the Whip
With horse welfare clearly front of mind, the issue of the whip has resurfaced over the last couple of days.
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Vale Melanie Tyndall
A statement from Thoroughbred Racing NT following the tragic death of Melanie Tyndall
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Vale Mikaela Claridge
A statement from Racing Victoria following the tragic death of Mikaela Claridge
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Mark Zahra secures victory for ROW in Shergar Cup
Mark Zahra's winning ride aboard Indianapolis awards him Ride Of The Day
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Jamie Kah and Mark Zahra represent Australia in Shergar Cup at Ascot
Jamie Kah will ride for the Girls Team and Mark Zahra for the Rest of the World in Ascot's famous team's event
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National Jockeys Trust Event - Randwick
NSW September 21 2019 Luncheon: Randwick Contact: Heidi Castillo (02) 9894 9629 $240 per ticket or $2400…
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National Jockeys Trust Event - Morphettville
South Australia September 14 2019 Luncheon: Morphettville Contact: Tahl Samuel/Jason Benbow 0402 445 517 Prices to be confirmed
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National Jockeys Trust Event - Doomben
Queensland August 3 2019 Luncheon: Doomben Contact: Adrienne Coats (02) 9894 9629 $190 per ticket or $1900 per table of 10
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National Jockeys Trust Event - Flemington
Victoria May 25 2019 Luncheon: Flemington Contact: Tahl Samuel/Jason Benbow 0402 445 517 $275 per ticket or $2750 per table of 10
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Martin Talty Appointed Australian Jockeys Association Chief Executive
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…
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Paul Innes To Retire As CEO Of AUSTRALIAN JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION
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.
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Public Liability Insurance Issues
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…
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NSW Public Liability Insurance
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…
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NSW Banned Substances
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 &…
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Australian Rules of Racing Banned Substances 2018
The following substances and/or their metabolites, artifacts and isomers are declared as banned substances in riders
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Tragic Week for Jockeys Nationally
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.
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Des O’Keeffe Appointed Chairman of the AJA
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.
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Insurance
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…
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LUCRF SUPER
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…
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Queensland Workers Compensation and Riding Fees
The AJA continues to support Queensland jockeys in obtaining improvements to their Workers Compensation benefits, and an increase in their Riding Fees.
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Padded Whip Rule
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
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Apprentices Conditions
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…
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