Greyhound racing to be shut down in New South Wales

July 7, 2016 Comments Off

By Brad McGrath

THE greyhound racing industry in Australia is reeling, after New South Wales premier Mike Baird announced the systematic shut down of the sport in the state.

A Special Commission of Inquiry made the recommendation after finding evidence of animal cruelty, including mass greyhound killings and the well publicised live baiting scandal.

Mr Baird and Deputy Premier and Minister for Racing Troy Grant announced today the NSW Government had made the decision to shutdown the industry from July 1, 2017. It has also thrown huge doubt over the industry in the rest of Australia.

“As a humane and responsible Government, we are left with Read full article

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