The Minns government has introduced contentious legislation that would extend the tenure of Racing NSW’s chairman, but it faces crossbench opposition and is threatening to split the Coalition party room.
The legislation introduced on Tuesday would pave the way for Russell Balding’s term to be extended to 14 years as the head of the body, which coordinates racing in the state and is responsible for overseeing chief executive Peter V’landys, one of the industry’s most powerful figures.
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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au
