The Greens have obtained a list of 1,608 greyhounds who were killed or died before their time over the last 3 1/2 from the Office of Racing Integrity.
Our incorrect listing of Wee Fire as a deceased greyhound was unintended, and I will correct the Parliamentary record this evening.
TasRacing has released the names of 16 greyhounds reported deceased for the first six months of this year.
Tasracing's claim they will re-home all ex-racing greyhounds after 1 July 2019 is a sign of desperation from an industry whose social licence is gone.
Today's 'March for the Murdered Million' rally commemorated the thousands of dogs that die across the country every year as a result of greyhound racing.
More than half of Australians want greyhound racing banned, according to the national Essential Research poll released today.
The NSW Premier has recognised the inherent cruelty in greyhound racing and acted in a the best interests of animal welfare. Tasmania should do the same.
We have written to the Clerk of the House advising that monies above a 2% pay rise will go to six non-government organisations.
While live baiting incidents haven't been proven in any Tasmania, it's clear the we're not immune from the practice.
Minister Rockliff signalled the Liberals' plan to abandon their pledge to keep strengthening the Animal Welfare Act.
