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290 Political Chronicles Turnbull government from prosecuting any of its main messages — another case of “own goal” damage when none was envisaged. All this put the government again on the back foot at the commencement of 2017. New South Wales July to December 2016 DAVID CLUNE Government and International Relations, University of Sydney DOI:10.1111/ajph.12355 Baird Blows Up The last six months of 2016 saw a surprising and spectacular decline in the standing of Premier Mike Baird and his government. The spark that ignited the explosion was the report of a Special Commission of Inquiry conducted by former High Court Judge Michael McHugh into greyhound racing, which revealed systematic cruelty and maltreatment. It was estimated that 50-70 per cent of dogs bred for racing in New South Wales in the past twelve years had been killed. About a fifth of trainers were said to have used live animal baits. Concluding that the industry could not be reformed, Baird decided on a Draconian response. Without consulting their respective party rooms, he and Deputy Premier and Nationals Leader Troy Grant announced in July a total ban on greyhound racing in twelve months’ time. The government established a task force with a
Australian Journal of Politics and History – Wiley
Published: Jun 1, 2017
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