Report on hearings arising under Committee term of reference 3.3(a)(ii): the financial operations and funding pathways of greyhound racing in Western Australia
Estimates and Financial Operations Committee· 18 September 2024general_report
The WA parliamentary committee report investigates the financial operations and funding of greyhound racing, prompted by concerns from Free the Hounds. Hearings revealed serious animal welfare issues, including a significant increase in on-track greyhound deaths. The committee recommends a select committee be established in the 42nd Parliament to further investigate these welfare concerns.
Impact
Greyhound racing industry participants, greyhounds, animal welfare advocates, and the WA public are affected. The report highlights concerns about animal welfare and the need for further investigation, potentially leading to changes in regulations and industry practices.
public_sectorenvironmentgreyhound racinganimal welfareparliamentary inquiryfunding pathwaysgreyhound deathsgreyhound injuriesFree the HoundsRWWAWAGRAselect committee
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