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TasRacing Correctly Identifies No Social LicenceAfter the 2015 parliamentary Greyhound Inquiry, the racing industry has been on notice to reform and build its social licence. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 28 Oct 2023 |
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Racetrack Cost Blowout Casts More Doubt on Stadium BudgetThe skyrocketing cost for a new racetrack is not only a shocking waste of taxpayer funds on a cruel industry, but casts further doubt over the Hobart stadium Vica Bayley MP | Media Release | 12 Oct 2023 |
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Murrihy Report Shows Urgent Need for Reform to Protect AnimalsThe interim report from the Murrihy investigation of harness racing in Tasmania highlights the failure of laws and regulations to protect the welfare of horses Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Media Release | 20 Sep 2023 |
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Racing – Ben Yole AllegationsDoes the Office of Racing Integrity have a record of a complaint from Ms Ainscow relating to potential race-fixing? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Jun 2023 |
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Racing Industry - IntegritySeventeen of the complaints were lodged with ORI before the ABC did the Government's job of investigating Ben Yole. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 11 May 2023 |
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Animal Welfare, Race Fixing Allegations Piled Up on Ogilvie’s WatchRTI documents reveal 19 complaints have been made to the Office of Racing Integrity about Tasmania's biggest harness racing trainer Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 11 May 2023 |
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Leave to Suspend Standing OrdersI too noticed the vigour in the Premier's defence of the Aboriginal Affairs minister this morning in contrast to his very flaccid defence of minister Ogilvie. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Mar 2023 |
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Racing Industry - Animal Welfare ConcernsAs you know, harness racing trainer Ben Yole has a very similar business model to the notorious greyhound trainer, Anthony Bullock. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 29 Mar 2023 |
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Racing Industry - Allegations of CorruptionThe minister and the Office of Racing Integrity had been alerted to these appalling scenes several months ago. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Mar 2023 |
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Racing Industry - Allegations and Actions of MinisterThe whistleblower believed they had already made tens of thousands of dollars and no action was taken by ORI. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 28 Mar 2023 |
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Racing Allegations, Animal Welfare Concerns Dismissed By OgilvieIn Question Time Minister Madeleine Ogilvie floundered over more serious questions about racing integrity and animal welfare in the industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 29 Mar 2023 |
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Independent Investigation Needed for Racing Industry ClaimsRacing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie must initiate an immediate, independent investigation into allegations of race fixing and animal cruelty by a harness trainer Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 26 Mar 2023 |
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Concerns for Animal Welfare in the Harness Racing IndustryMinister, is this appalling animal welfare standard what you would expect from Tasmania's so-called 'top trainer'? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 23 Mar 2023 |
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Welfare Report Confirms Racing Industry Failing to Meet Basic StandardsThe Sykes Report into animal welfare in thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing is another damning indictment on the industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 27 Sep 2022 |
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Greens' Submission to the Racing Regulation Act ReviewAt a minimum any amendments coming out of this process should define what ‘integrity’ means and looks like - and must involve clear animal welfare standards. Cassy O'Connor MP | Submission | 3 Feb 2022 |
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TasRacing – Horse DeathsThe table here talks about the number of horses that were euthanased and the number of horses that were deceased and how many were rehomed. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Nov 2021 |
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TasRacing – Use of WhipsHarness racer, Gavin Kelly, who refused to carry a whip was, in fact, changed for refusing to carry a whip. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 30 Nov 2021 |
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The Greens Join Animal Lovers in Saying Nup to the CupAnother Melbourne Cup day, another opportunity for Tasmanians to understand the cruelty at the heart of the racing industry. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 2 Nov 2021 |
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Howlett Must Listen to Welfare Advocates and Ban the WhipThe Greens strongly support the RSPCA and PETA in their call for the Gutwein Government to ban horse whips on the race track. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 19 Oct 2021 |
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Racing - Use of WhipsI want to talk to you about harness racer, Gavin Kelly, who was fined by the stewards for refusing to use a whip. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Racing - Interstate AbattoirsAre you able to provide any information on the chain of custody arrangements for horses in the racing industry in Tasmania? Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 9 Sep 2021 |
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Harness Racing - Use of WhipsOn Saturday night a harness racer won race 7 in the Tasmania Cup after whipping his horse heavily for the duration and using a cruel practice called hocking. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 17 Mar 2021 |
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Harness Racing - Use of WhipsLocal harness racer, Gavin Kelly, has been slapped with a $1000 fine for refusing to use a whip on his horses during races. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 16 Mar 2021 |
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Howlett Fails to Explain Cruel Whip PolicyIf the Gutwein Government actually cared about the welfare of animals, they would ban the use of whips in horse racing. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 16 Mar 2021 |
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TT-Line – Polo Pony DeathsPutting aside the ongoing court case, the report of the autopsy report from the trainer, is that the horses suffocated. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 8 Dec 2020 |
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Estimates Reply - Minister HowlettAgain this year we focused on the two major codes which are horseracing and greyhounds. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 2 Dec 2020 |
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Racing – Ex-Racing HorsesUlverstone Pet Food abattoir is a big sponsor of greyhound racingx. Horses are seen going in and they never come out. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 26 Nov 2020 |
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Horseracing Industry - Ban on the Use of WhipsThe tide is turning. Every year more people are understanding the systemic cruelty inflicted on animals as part of the horse and greyhound racing industries. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Cruelty Can’t Continue, Howlett Must Ban WhipIn Parliament, Racing Minister Jane Howlett refused to agree a ban on whips in horse racing is necessary, and in line with growing public concern. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 12 Nov 2020 |
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Greens Say Nup to the CupA growing number of Australians are saying ‘Nup to the Cup’ this Melbourne Cup Day. The Greens are proud to stand with them. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Nov 2020 |
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COVID-19 Racing and Animal Welfare SupportThe Greens are glad to hear the government have placed a deliberate focus on the welfare of greyhounds and horses not currently racing because of COVID-19. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 7 Apr 2020 |
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Animal Welfare Must be Protected Through COVID-19The decision to restrict the movements of Tasmanians is full of challenges but it’s required to save lives. Cassy O'Connor MP | Media Release | 3 Apr 2020 |
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2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee - TasracingFull transcript of the Tasracing Pty Ltd hearings in the 2019 Government Businesses Scrutiny Committee. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 3 Dec 2019 |
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Racing Industry CrueltyThe 7.30 Report pieces together the endemic cruelty on which that racing industry is fundamentally based. Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Racing Industry CrueltyNext Tuesday in Melbourne, the race that stops the nation will be underway at 3 p.m. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Thoroughbred Racing Horses - Transportation to Interstate AbattoirsCassy O'Connor questions the Minister for Racing on the grotesque cruelty inflicted on thoroughbred racing and trotting horses in Tasmania. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 31 Oct 2019 |
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Race Horse Death at Brighton Training GroundsMadam Speaker, I am off and racing because I want to speak briefly about the mystery of the horse death at the Brighton training grounds on Friday, 31 May. Cassy O'Connor MP | Parliamentary Activity | 14 Jun 2019 |
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Greens Back RSPCA Call to Ban Whips in Horse RacingThe Greens commend the RSPCA for their position to ban whips in horse racing industry, as a matter of priority. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 7 Nov 2017 |
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TasRacing Soft on Animal Welfare ConcernsIn GBE Estimates today, Tas Racing CEO, Doctor Eliot Forbes, seemed to struggle to accept the reality of animal welfare issues facing the racing industry. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Dec 2015 |