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Mr Baird said the government will announce a “detailed industry shutdown plan” during the second half of 2016 “following consultation with stakeholders in industry and animal welfare organisations”.
The plan is likely to include a strategy for rehoming existing racing dogs, an “adjustment package” for those working in the industry and the shut down of Greyhound Racing NSW.
Deputy Premier Troy Grant praised Mr McHugh and said no stone had been left “unturned” in his report “that shone a light on sickening animal mistreatment”.
“NSW is the first Australian state to ban greyhound racing but, as Mr McHugh notes, we are following in the footsteps of so many jurisdictions across the United States and the world which have banned greyhound racing to protect animal welfare,’’ Mr Grant said.
From July 1 next year the government will roll out a transition plan for the NSW greyhound industry, including:
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The plan is likely to include a strategy for rehoming existing racing dogs, an “adjustment package” for those working in the industry and the shut down of Greyhound Racing NSW.
Deputy Premier Troy Grant praised Mr McHugh and said no stone had been left “unturned” in his report “that shone a light on sickening animal mistreatment”.
“NSW is the first Australian state to ban greyhound racing but, as Mr McHugh notes, we are following in the footsteps of so many jurisdictions across the United States and the world which have banned greyhound racing to protect animal welfare,’’ Mr Grant said.
From July 1 next year the government will roll out a transition plan for the NSW greyhound industry, including:
No Cookies | Daily Telegraph
