NSW Premier Mike Baird has announced a ban on greyhound racing, after the state government considered an 800-page report tabled by a Special Commission into "widespread cruelty" in the industry.
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"In response to widespread illegal and unconscionable activity, including the slaughtering of tens of thousands of dogs, I can today announce that NSW is putting an end to greyhound racing," Mr Baird announced on his Facebook page on Thursday morning.
This story first appeared on The Sydney Morning Herald
QUEENSLAND
Queensland Greens spokesperson and long-time animal welfare advocate Andrew Bartlett says Annastacia Palaszczuk should follow the lead of New South Wales and ban greyhound racing.
“The greyhound racing industry in Queensland has involved systemic animal cruelty, mass killings and live baiting. Animal cruelty is inappropriate entertainment and should be phased out as soon as possible. As the State Government has allowed this industry to exist, the State Government should financially assist the re-employment of workers involved in the industry.”
Jonathan Mallinson
Jonathan Mallinson is a group digital journalist working for Fairfax's Australian Community Media (ACM) based in Tasmania.
Jonathan Mallinson is a group digital journalist working for Fairfax's Australian Community Media (ACM) based in Tasmania.
