The New South Wales Greyhound Breeders, Owners & Trainers’ Association (NSW GBOTA) has officially announced the candidates for its upcoming Board Director Election, with terms commencing on 1 June 2026.
Candidates have been confirmed across multiple districts, representing a broad cross-section of the greyhound racing community throughout New South Wales. In the Metropolitan District, where three director positions are available, nominees include Brian Barton, Sandro Bechini, Richard Bligh, Mathew Bozovitch, Michael Eberand, and Michael Hooper.
The Newcastle and Hunter River District will elect two directors, with candidates Tony Atkins, Jennifer Green, Natina Howard, Robert Howard, Dimity Maher, and Gary Minter contesting the positions.
Several districts will see contested elections for a single director role. In the North and North Western District, Ross Pannowitz and Geoffrey Rose will stand for election, while the Riverina District will see Gregory Derrick and Rodney McDonald compete for the position.
Meanwhile, a number of candidates have been provisionally elected unopposed. Will Griffiths (Northern Rivers District), Kevin Keys (South Coast and Southern Tablelands District), and Damian Harris (Western District) were the sole nominees in their respective regions and will assume their roles subject to formal confirmation.
The election process is being overseen by Returning Officer Matthew Murphy, CPA, with the official notice issued on 1 April 2026.
For more details and the full list of candidates, please visit:
https://gbota.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Notice-of-Election-Candidates.pdf
This election plays a key role in shaping the leadership and future direction of the Association, ensuring representation across all regions of the state.
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