NSW government clears way for racing chairman Russell Balding to stay beyond 10-year limit
by Anne Davies from on (#5QXN5)
Move comes as former deputy premier John Barilaro labels as rumour' a suggestion he will join the prestigious racing regulator's board
The New South Wales government has cleared the way for the chairman of Racing NSW, Russell Balding, to stay in the role for another two years, taking his term beyond the statutory limit to 12 years.
Last Thursday the upper house passed legislation extending the term, after Labor and the Coalition joined forces to support the bill. The crossbenchers voted against the bill.
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