Harness racing review details released, but there are concerns it won't go far enough

Details of a review into Tasmania's harness racing industry have been published, but there are concerns the review is too narrow and will be prevented from "uncovering everything that is going on". Key points: Tasmania's Racing Minister has released the terms of reference for a review of the state's harness racing industry Ms Ogilvie said the review was to ensure Tasmanians could have faith that animal welfare was never compromised and that the industry's integrity was "above reproach" The RSPCA and others said the review would not go far enough to address broader issues within the racing industry Racing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie on Saturday released the terms of reference for the review, which will look at allegations of team driving, race fixing, and animal welfare concerns. The way the Office of Racing Integrity manages complaints, particularly when it comes to allegations of team driving and/or race fixing in the harness racing industry in the past three years. Ms Ogilvie said Mr Murrihy was also asked to give advice on other matters relating to animal welfare, team driving and/or race fixing in the Tasmanian harness racing industry he determined was relevant.