NSW government seeks third extension of racing boss’s term as sector faces ‘challenging’ times

Animal Justice party to fight state government's absurd' move to extend Racing NSW chairman Russell Balding's term

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The New South Wales government will seek a third extension of Russell Balding's term as chairman of Racing NSW despite Treasury recommending two-term limits for directors of state-owned firms.

The extension will require legislation to be passed before the end of the year, with Balding's position ending on 18 December, alongside that of the deputy chair, Saranne Cooke, who the government also wants to retain.

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