Shoalhaven Greyhound Racing Club is throwing everything it has behind the fight to save the industry it relies upon to stay afloat.
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Premier Mike Baird has reportedly considered reversing or postponing the greyhound racing ban in recent weeks as criticism flooded his way.
Shoalhaven Greyhound Racing Club manager Glenn Midson said it was business as usual.
“A lot has been happening behind the scenes with steering committees organising the legal side of what we can and cannot do,” Mr Midson said.
Mr Midson said the Shoalhaven Greyhound Racing Club had contributed financially to fight the ban.
“The club has given a substantial amount to the fighting fund, pushing toward legal avenues and as well as political pressure,” he said.
We want the decision turned around. We’re looking for redemption, we know we can reform it and we want the opportunity to do so.
- Glenn Midson
The future of dog racing in NSW remains uncertain until Mr Keniry, who is heading up the Greyhounds Transition Taskforce, delivers his recommendations as to how the industry should be supported through the closure next month.
The monumental decision by the Baird Government to ban greyhound racing in NSW has left a bad taste in the mouths of many industry participants.
“As far as we’re concerned he’s not to be trusted,” Mr Midson said.
“The bottom line, he’s not a man we feel is going to give much back to anything and even a slight extension is not good enough.”
Mr Midson said the industry deserved a chance to right the wrongs of the past.
“We want the decision turned around. We’re looking for redemption, we know we can reform it and we want the opportunity to do so,” he said.
“Leaving it hanging over our heads is not good enough.
“Its good news there’s a ground swell in our favour but we need action. The law needs to be rescinded then we can get on with reforming the industry.”