Report from former chief vet alleges Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission failed to enforce industry rules and was ‘obfuscating the facts’
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The greyhound racing watchdog in New South Wales will lead an inquiry into the industry despite concern from advocates the probe’s powers are “politically constrained” and “inadequate” to address allegations of rampant animal abuse.
The state’s racing minister, David Harris, announced a new acting commissioner of the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC), Lea Drake, would lead the inquiry.
Continue reading…Report from former chief vet alleges Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission failed to enforce industry rules and was ‘obfuscating the facts’Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe greyhound racing watchdog in New South Wales will lead an inquiry into the industry despite concern from advocates the probe’s powers are “politically constrained” and “inadequate” to address allegations of rampant animal abuse.The state’s racing minister, David Harris, announced a new acting commissioner of the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC), Lea Drake, would lead the inquiry.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…