Baird refusing to budge on greyhound ban

By Katherine Ernst

PREMIER Mike Baird is refusing to back down despite growing public outrage at his decision to shut down greyhound racing in NSW as of July 1, 2017.

Baird made the decision, before the legislation to ban the sport had even gone to Parliament, based on the report handed down by the Special Commission of Inquiry led by Justice Michael McHugh.

Since the announcement on July 7, several holes have appeared within the report, raising serious questions about the accuracy of figures relating to wastage and the percentage of trainers engaged in live baiting.

Appearing on 2GB radio on Thursday morning, Premier Baird stood Read full article

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