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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tamsin Rose

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

Horses jump from the barrier at the start of  a race at Canterbury Park Racecourse
NSW Treasury recently recommended directors of state-owned corporations serve a maximum of two three-year terms. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

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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