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4179 - GREYHOUND RACING COMPENSATION

Hornery, Sonia to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Justice and Police, Minister for the Arts, and Minister for Racing
  1. How will the Government compensate The Gardens Greyhound Racing Track for the loss of revenue from Wallsend Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers after the closure of the greyhound industry from 1 July 2017?
  2. When will the greyhound racing compensation package be announced?
  3. Will this extend to businesses that relied on the greyhound industry to support their trade, for example pet produce, vets, equipment to transport greyhounds?
Answer -

(1) to (3) On 11 October the Government announced that it would give the greyhound racing industry one more chance in New South Wales, subject to it agreeing to the strictest regulations to clamp down on animal cruelty.

The Government has established the Greyhound Industry Reform Panel to determine a new regime that will ensure greyhound racing in New South Wales prioritises animal welfare, has a robust governance structure and a tough independent regulator to monitor the industry. The Panel, chaired by former Premier the Hon Morris Iemma, includes representatives from RSPCA NSW, the greyhound industry and government.

Subject to the report of the Panel, legislation will be introduced repealing the racing ban and establishing the new regulatory regime. The Panel will also determine the timing and criteria for a statutory review of the new legislation and regulatory regime.

Question asked on 11 October 2016 (session 56-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 91
Answer received on 15 November 2016 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 100

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