The below information is to provide an update for the Western Australian racing industry, in response to the Federal Government and health authorities advice regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).
The health and safety of our industry as well as the wider community remains of paramount concern and RWWA will continue to closely monitor and follow the advice of health authorities to ensure that appropriate measures are in place.
Please note whilst RWWA endeavours to review and provide the most up to date information, industry participants should monitor current advice and requirements of the Australian and Western Australian Governments to ensure you have the most current information.
In the event of any inconsistencies between information on this website and any relevant State or Federal Government requirements, you must strictly comply with the latter.
The information on this website does not constitute medical advice, and individuals should consider their own circumstances and obtain any relevant professional and/or medical advice where necessary.
RWWA does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any material on its website or any linked site. RWWA accepts no legal liability arising from or connected to any material on this website or on any linked site.
Last updated 12 November 2021
The State Government recently announced WA’s Safe Transition Plan, which outlines Western Australia’s transition and easing of border controls, with a vaccination target of 90 per cent of people aged 12 and over.
The State Government will set a date for the easing of border controls after the State reaches 80 per cent double dose vaccination, a target expected to be reached in December. The date is expected to be set for late-January or early February and once it is set it will be locked in.
As part of baseline public health measures to be implemented when WA transitions, proof of vaccination will be required for anyone attending a large event (1000+), including staff and industry participants.
Therefore, anyone attending a race meeting where there is an attendance of 1000+, will be required to be double dose vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination when WA transitions.
Further information regarding WA’s Safe Transition Plan can be found here.
We have all worked together to safeguard the continuation of racing throughout the pandemic.
Now let’s continue to protect racing and the wider community, by rolling up our sleeves and getting vaccinated.
We are all in this together.
For more information on getting vaccinated and to book an appointment visit: www.rollup.wa.gov.au
Last Updated 30 April 2021
Please be reminded that any individuals attending WA racetracks are required to register their details as part of mandatory contact tracing.
WA race clubs have the right to deny entry to anyone who refuses to provide their contact information.
To help businesses and venues, the WA Government has developed the SafeWA app, for more information click here.
Updated 15 February 2021
RWWA advises that following the WA Government’s announcement to transition from a hard border to a controlled interstate border, the following bio-security measures will apply to industry participants and horses travelling interstate.
Any WA licenced racing participant, or member of their household, who is travelling or returning from interstate travel must still notify the RWWA Stewards of their travel history.
For further information regarding WA’s controlled interstate border, including which category each state or territory falls under, click here.
Travelling from very low risk states and territories:
Individuals
- Before travelling to WA, complete a mandatory G2G PASS registration and declaration.
- On arrival at Perth Airport, complete a health screening.
- Scan your G2G PASS to exit the airport.
- Travellers from very low risk states and territories are not required to quarantine.
- Therefore, there will be no restrictions on access to racecourses or licensed premises for racing participants or members of their household travelling from states and territories that fall under this category.
Horses
- Horses travelling into WA from these states and territories will be able to proceed directly to licensed properties.
Travelling from low risk states and territories
Individuals:
- Before travelling to WA, complete a mandatory G2G PASS registration and declaration.
- You should wear a mask as directed.
- On arrival at Perth Airport, complete a health screening.
- Scan your G2G PASS and then verify you have suitable premises for self-quarantine.
- If you have suitable premises, enter self-quarantine for 14 days. If not, you will be directed to enter a Government-approved quarantine facility at your own expense for 14 days.
- You must present for a COVID-19 test on Day 11 if still in WA.
- Any persons (including essential racing personnel) who resides in the same household as someone who has returned from a low risk state or territory must not interact with any other licenced racing participants during the 14-day period. Such persons will also not be permitted to attend any WA racecourses including race meetings, trials or trackwork.
Horses
- Any horse travelling into WA from low risk states and territories must go to a non-licensed property for a minimum of 24 hours and cannot proceed directly to any licensed property.
- Following this the horse can be floated to a licensed racing premise. Under no circumstance should the person who floated the horse into WA be directly involved in the transfer of the horse to a licensed racing premises.
- Any equipment or other items that have travelled with the horse should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to entry to the licensed premises.
Travelling from medium risk states and territories:
Individuals
- You are not permitted to enter without an exemption through G2G PASS.
- If permitted entry, you must self-quarantine at a suitable premises for 14 days. If a suitable premises is not available, you will be directed to a Government approved quarantine facility at your own expense.
- Approved travellers are subject to a COVID-19 test within 48 hours of arrival and on day 11 of quarantine, or at any point when symptoms develop. A mask must be worn while travelling to and from the COVID Clinic.
- You must wear a mask from when you enter WA until you arrive at suitable self-quarantine premises or government approved quarantine facilities. In addition if travelling by air, you must also wear a mask on the flight while in WA airspace, and while inside the airport (with some exceptions – e.g. children under the age of 12 are not required to wear a mask).
- Any persons (including essential racing personnel) who resides in the same household as someone who has returned from a medium risk state or territory must not interact with any other licenced racing participants during the 14-day period. Such persons will also not be permitted to attend any WA racecourses including race meetings, trials or trackwork.
Horses
- Any horse travelling into WA from medium risk states and territories must go to a non-licensed property for a minimum of 24 hours and cannot proceed directly to any licensed property.
- Following this the horse can be floated to a licensed racing premise. Under no circumstance should the person who floated the horse into WA be directly involved in the transfer of the horse to a licensed racing premises.
- Any equipment or other items that have travelled with the horse should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected prior to entry to the licensed premises.
Updated 12 February 2021
Further information regarding the WA Government’s latest updates on COVID-19 can be found at www.wa.gov.au
Last updated 25 March 2020
It is understood that these are uncertain times for many individuals and therefore please be reminded that RWWA’s Racing Assist provides free confidential support through counselling to any licenced participant, whether it be due to racing-related or personal issues. For more information, click here.
