Dr. Lynn Hillyer:

It depends on the reason for the inspection or the operation. I cannot comment on a particular operation but in broad terms, there are operations that do not require our presence because they may not have anything to do with racing. There are other operations where we will closely collaborate with the Department's authorised officers from the get-go. We will plan the operation with them and plan exactly how things will be accessed and carried out.

Regarding the earlier question as to what triggers an inspection, I can only speak for us. Perhaps Mr. Drea will speak for the Department's team. For us, it is a question of going through our normal risk register of all our licensed premises. Those that have not been inspected for a long time, such as those that had a previous positive or have come to light for whatever other reason, are visited more frequently or more regularly. Others, where we are satisfied there are no breaches of rules or issues, would be inspected less regularly. That is the baseline. There are other factors on top of that. If there is a welfare concern or we have intelligence about an animal or welfare compromise, that premises would go to the top of the list immediately. That inspection is then carried out as immediately as is possible. If we have intelligence about doping, medication or animal remedies, it will depend on what it is. That information will be assessed and that assessment will often involve colleagues in Mr. Drea's division, who will take appropriate action.