STATEMENT ON WAGGA GREYHOUND RACING

STATEMENT ON WAGGA GREYHOUND RACING

I am working with the Wagga Greyhound Club to examine ways to respond to the recommendations of Greyhound Racing NSW’s (GRNSW) Optimal Racing Footprint Report.
 
I have spoken with the GRNSW CEO to obtain additional information and to discuss the issues.
 
The proposed closure of the Wagga track is disappointing given that Wagga is the state’s largest inland city and has an outstanding sporting pedigree.
 
Animal welfare is extremely important, which is why I have fought for improvements to enhance the care and safety of greyhounds racing in Wagga, and with the right safety and financial sustainability measures in place, there should be no reason for Wagga’s greyhound community to be denied racing in their home town.  

I note that the final decision will be in the hands of GRNSW and I look forward to working with them to find an alternative to the closure of the Wagga track.