Six new board member have been appointed to the Racing Queensland Board, with former Australian Turf Club chairman and Cronulla Sharks director, Matthew McGrath, to lead the board as chair.
Mr McGrath (pictured), who also led the 2025 Queensland Racing Review, is well equipped to lead the delivery of sweeping reforms outlined in The Next Lap: A plan for the future of Queensland Racing, said Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander.
“I am thrilled with the make-up of the Racing Queensland Board, and I am confident they will deliver reforms that will signal a new era for the industry,” Minister Mander said.
“It was imperative we have a Board that continues to represent the three codes of racing, while adding directors that will champion both integrity and regional and country racing.
“Racing’s impact on the state is now close to $2.5 billion per year and is responsible for around 14,500 full-time jobs for Queenslanders, so it is vital its governance model is effective and efficient to benefit the State.”
Joining Mr McGrath on the Board will be Kym Daly, who was also a member of the Racing Review Panel and has significant experience in Thoroughbred racing, delivering integrity services, training and consulting internationally.
Townsville-based legal professional and racehorse shareholder, Michelle Morton, has been appointed as the director to champion regional and country racing.
Additional appointees are Gary Cunningham, Jane Prentice and Sally Branson. Graham Quirk, Jodie Jones and Gary Heath will continue on the Board as the Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound racing industry members.
