In Question Time Minister Madeleine Ogilvie floundered over more serious questions about racing integrity and animal welfare in the industry.
This morning in parliament we presented some very graphic images that were collected by animal welfare advocates over the past couple of years.
I am sure that until the House is able to fully test confidence in this minister, this issue and this question will not go away.
As you know, harness racing trainer Ben Yole has a very similar business model to the notorious greyhound trainer, Anthony Bullock.
The House has no confidence in the Premier for the following reason: he has failed to sack his incompetent Minister for Racing.
Yet again, we have the Government giving cover by refusing to allow this debate to proceed beyond the seeking of leave.
Leaked Tasracing documents reveal plans for the Greyhound Adoption Program to kill more ex-racing dogs.
Minister, is this appalling animal welfare standard what you would expect from Tasmania's so-called 'top trainer'?
The Sykes Report into animal welfare in thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing is another damning indictment on the industry.
I remind the House that we have never seen a business case for this track upgrade. It will be publicly funded.