Tasmanian Jockeys to Ride Again
- Thursday, 09 August 2007 00:00
The interim offer and agreement follows intensive discussions on 7th August 2007 in Launceston. The Chairman of the Australian Jockeys Association (AJA), Ross Inglis, and the General Manager of the AJA, Des O'Keeffe, flew to Launceston and met with representatives of the TJA, namely Kevin Ring and Ken Moore. Also present was Ian Wakefield (AWU). They then met with representatives of the TTRC along with Michael Aird, the Minister for Racing and Steve Kons, Deputy Premier and Minister for Workplace Relations.
The interim agreement provides jockeys with an appropriate cover for injury, hospital and medical and like expenses, until the Government can consider its position with a view to amending the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1998 (Tasmania) to cover jockeys whilst riding.
Ross Inglis indicated that it was imperative that this cover be in place by 30th November this year. This would bring jockeys riding in Tasmania into line with other states whereupon jockeys are covered under the relevant State Compensation schemes.
Ross thanked the representatives of the TTRC and in particular Mr. Rohan Mitchell, the CEO, and both Ministers for their support and cooperation. He also praised the efforts of local representatives, Kevin Ring and Ken Moore, and thanked the AWU for their support. There will be further meetings in August and September to monitor the progress in implementing the legislative changes.
Media Release - AJA
