Estimates Reply – Minister Howlett
Again this year we focused on the two major codes which are horseracing and greyhounds.
Again this year we focused on the two major codes which are horseracing and greyhounds.
Ulverstone Pet Food abattoir is a big sponsor of greyhound racingx. Horses are seen going in and they never come out.
In Parliament, Racing Minister Jane Howlett refused to agree a ban on whips in horse racing is necessary, and in line with growing public concern.
The tide is turning. Every year more people are understanding the systemic cruelty inflicted on animals as part of the horse and greyhound racing industries.
A growing number of Australians are saying ‘Nup to the Cup’ this Melbourne Cup Day. The Greens are proud to stand with them.
The Greens are glad to hear the government have placed a deliberate focus on the welfare of greyhounds and horses not currently racing because of COVID-19.
The decision to restrict the movements of Tasmanians is full of challenges but it’s required to save lives.
Full transcript of the Tasracing Pty Ltd hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee.
The 7.30 Report pieces together the endemic cruelty on which that racing industry is fundamentally based.
Next Tuesday in Melbourne, the race that stops the nation will be underway at 3 p.m.