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"Mike Baird's handling of the controversial NSW greyhound ban and the National Party's devastating Orange by-election result probably helped spark the premier's decision to quit politics, outspoken former Liberal MP Ross Cameron says. Mr Baird announced his sudden resignation on Thursday, two...

And finally, the premier has quit. I don't for one second believe his poor performance, particularly during this episode, didn't have everything to do with it. As someone said, don't let the door hit you on the way out Mike...

"Troy Grant, Adrian Piccoli to resign as NSW Nationals leader and deputy leader New South Wales Deputy Premier Troy Grant has announced he will stand down as leader of the Nationals. ..." "When questioned about the role of his greyhound policies in the poor election result for the Nationals on...

1. Well that depends on how you define 'good people'. Personally, I don't think a genuinely good person would put down a dog just because it'd stopped bringing in the money. OTOH it's not against the law to put down a dog for any reason whatsoever and maybe half a million Aussies put down a pet...

Thought I'd 'un-ignore' the ignored ones to see their reaction to all of this and I can hear crickets. That last post gave me a laugh. Aaron Cross, a Kiwi, wannabe Aussie and self appointed spokesman for the loony brigade. He just can't admit his dream of an end to greyhound racing has been...

One final chance LOL. If the NSW Govt appointed GRNSW had done their job this whole debacle wouldn't have happened. One final chance means what exactly? If anyone is caught breaking a rule? A law? If 10 people are caught? One final chance means diddly! Tough talk from someone who's shown nothing...

"Greyhound ban: Mike Baird to announce reversal based on industry guarantees to end dog slaughter EXCLUSIVE Andrew Clennell, State Political Editor, The Daily Telegraph October 10, 2016 12:00am PREMIER Mike Baird will announce a reversal of his greyhound racing ban based on industry guarantees...

Even the NSW Government's turning against it's own decision now. Obviously they're learning more as they go instead of being up to speed in the first place. They greased the squeaky wheel. "A majority of Nationals in the 23-member party room are now understood to oppose the ban, including...

"THE head of Mike Baird's greyhounds taskforce John Keniry sent a letter of resignation to the Premier's office about a month ago, saying he did not support the racing ban. But Dr Keniry was talked out of going. ... ...News of Dr Keniry’s resignation attempt comes as another Nationals MP has...

And then there's this, which supports what I stated in an earlier post that the NSW Govt were the ones that failed to support the industry to 'clean itself up' when it asked for help (OUR FAIR SHARE). (link opens straight up to an audio file) http://www.2gb.com/audioplayer/206666

Note that these two originally voted in favour of the ban. "TWO senior Nationals ministers are working to have Premier Mike Baird’s greyhound racing ban reversed, with senior party figures even talking about the possibility of voting with Labor to overturn it. Skills Minister John Barilaro and...

'WHERE ARE THEY' BAIRD??? READ THIS! "***NGRU BREAKING NEWS*** First it was 6000 greyhounds effected by the ban, then it was 19000 as reported by the NSW GOV Taskforce.... But the true figure is now known, which is 41000 greyhounds, all are alive and well in NSW!!! Full story soon, but this...

To many greyhound racing participants it's a ploy to soften people's views, to get them thinking that maybe if the Nationals keep the seat the Government may overturn the ban. If a decision isn't made to overturn the ban before the Orange by-election there's NO WAY it will be overturned if the...

The generous Mr Baird wants to give owners "up to" $1500 per race dog (only) as compensation for the banning of racing. Considering it costs around $8000 per dog just to get it to racing age this seems a bit light on. "Mike’s $1,500-a-dog compo deal PAYMENTS of up to $1500 per dog will be made...

Baird's adamant that it was shut down for welfare reasons but it's not that any more. Troy Grant says it was shut down for financial reasons. How about letting participants decide when they can't afford to stay in the industry Mr Grant? As if the closure won't be costing participants many, many...

"'The Special Commission of Inquiry reported evidence from Greyhound Racing NSW that there were 6809 active racing dogs in NSW,' the report says.'In total, GRNSW has reported to the taskforce that there are an estimated 10,263 named greyhounds (between 18 months and six years of age) in NSW.'A...

Yeah but but but the Report... If you're still not convinced the Inquiry and ban were stitch-ups then there's no hope for you. Also, they tell us the main problems were over-breeding and training practices (live baiting), not racing, so why allow breeding and training to continue and ban racing...

Sand greyhound racing tracks operating under either CGRC or FCI rules. https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?shorturl=1&mid=1PCh0Q5C0YhJojIRkFlSxjNWYsHg

A bit of a summary of the situation today from Alan Jones and Miranda Devine which outlines many of my previously raised points. But of course, I'm a crackpot... Again, don't click on the link if you don't want to hear what they have to say. http://www.2gb.com/audioplayer/204316

Every day another 'mistake' is exposed regarding this corrupt decision of this equally corrupt government. The player opens automatically so again, if you don't want to listen don't click on the link. http://www.2gb.com/audioplayer/204186 Property developers, not welfare... Sounds familiar!

You think that anti-gamblers, of which there are quite a few in BigFooty, don't browse through here? I see plenty of anti-racing comments from 'anti-gamblers' on racing sites, at least on the ones that don't censor comments. My mind isn't that closed that I can't accept that some of the people...

Have a listen to Alan Jones and Luke Foley. I'm not a fan of Alan Jones but he's well known as a Liberal supporter (and former candidate) so for him to be so strongly against the ban says a fair bit. This will play automatically so if you don't want to hear it don't click on the link...

This idiot and his government never stop with the BS. So his rushed legislation and propaganda campaign is to educate people involved in greyhound racing about not putting down or dumping their dogs after hearing of the ban... Of course, it's not to try to convince the gullible public that...

"Barnaby Joyce blames Mike Baird's greyhound ban for local election results" "Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has blamed NSW Premier Mike Baird's decision to ban greyhound racing from July 1 next year for swings against the Coalition in the state's local council elections. ... "I just...

This is one of the three 'expert' vets that gave evidence to the McHugh Inquiry, Karen Dawson. It's been alleged that she (and the other two) was actually not qualified to present evidence at the Inquiry but I believe that scenario is currently the subject of legal action. You can see why her...

It probably does belong in SRP because it's a political decision and not a punting topic per se, but it's here for now. However, the following, if it comes to pass, will be the end of punting. "Mr Tuckey said the “injustice” of the greyhound racing ban – which has sparked calls by the Greens...

Read the topic heading.

"Sorry" and then as you were. If Baird had integrity he'd call an election and then step down as the Liberal leader. "Those former MPs found to have “acted with the intention of evading the (electoral) laws” include Andrew Cornwell, Garry Edwards, Mike Gallacher, Chris Hartcher, Tim Owen, Chris...

LOL, 'ash_1050'... You wouldn't have more than one account here by any chance or maybe you're using someone else's account? I don't see where you've asked that question previously sorry. In answer to it, I provided you with where the figure comes from. Just a page or so ago another member also...