Improved Compensation Cover For Tasmanian Jockeys
- Friday, 02 February 2007 00:00
The benefits will increase the maximum weekly income from $600 per week or 90% of earnings, whichever is less, to $1,000 per week or 90% of earnings, whichever is less.
The cover includes race riding, official trials and trackwork for all jockeys and apprentices at registered race courses or registered training facilities in Tasmania.
In a joint jockey working party meeting this morning with TOTE Tasmania, AWU and TJA the TTRC advised its increased benefits plan which was widely accepted by all stakeholders.
The jockey working party also progressed with a Tasmanian Workcover Compensation proposal to the government, specific timeframes and outcomes were agreed upon during the meeting by all parties and the final submission will be presented to the government in April.
TTRC Chairman Mr Thirkell-Johnston AM said "Today's outcome ensures that all jockeys and apprentices riding in Tasmania will be eligible for benefits comparable to national standards", "the entire jockey working party will continue to work closely to finalise and submit a proposal to the government for consideration in April".
All Tasmanian and interstate jockeys and apprentices will be formally notified of the change in benefits and we look forward to a very successful Summer Racing Carnival.
Media Release - Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Council
