Media Release: NSW LABOR’S POLITICALLY CONSTRAINED GREYHOUND INQUIRY FALLS SHORT
11 July 2024The Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Hon David Harris MP, has written to the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) to require it to conduct an inquiry (the Inquiry)...
MEDIA RELEASE: GREENS SLAM MINNS INTERFERENCE IN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF GREYHOUND RACING INDUSTRY
10 July 2024 The NSW Government has ruled out shutting down the greyhound racing industry, despite promising an‘independent inquiry’ amidst allegations of appalling animal welfare practices.
Media Release: The NSW greyhound racing industry is beyond reform
9 July 2024 Following media reports of the contents of the letter from the former chief vet at Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW), the CEO of GRNSW, Mr Macauley has announced his resignation.
Lack of pet‑friendly accommodation is a key barrier to safety for victim‑survivors of domestic and family violence
No one should have to choose between their pet, homelessness or domestic violence. Today in Parliament, Abigail advocated for a bill that enhances renters' rights to keep pets.
How much funding is Labor actually allocating to animal welfare in the 2024-25 budget?
Today in Parliament, Abigail grilled the Minister for Agriculture on the complete lack of transparency in the 2024-25 budget regarding how much money is actually going to the organisations that enforce our...
Farm Transitions Australia: pioneering sustainable alternatives for animal farmers
Today in Parliament, Abigail gave notice of a motion commending the work of Farm Transitions Australia, a non-profit organisation supporting farmers transition away from animal agriculture into sustainable alternatives.
Exporting greyhounds is no welfare solution! Ban overbreeding in racing!
In response to the abrupt closure of Wyee Greyhounds As Pets adoption facility, Abigail gave notice of a motion in Parliament demanding Labor implement breeding caps in the racing industry.
MEDIA RELEASE: Greens raise alarm over plans to transform Wyee greyhound adoption facility into greyhound export base
22 May 2024 Abigail Boyd, Greens NSW MP and spokesperson for animal welfare, has raised the alarm over Greyhound Racing NSW’s (GRNSW) announcement that a Wyee greyhound adoption facility will be abruptly...
Recognising the dedicated volunteers of the Owl & the Pussycat Farm Animal Sanctuary
Today in Parliament, Abigail passed a motion praising the work of the Owl & the Pussycat Farm Animal Sanctuary and called on the NSW Government to commit to funding organisations like this...