By Victoria Stone-Meadows
Greens MP Nina Springle has slammed the State Government for supporting the greyhound racing industry in Cranbourne.
The Upper House Member for the South East Metropolitan Region says the government is knowingly supporting an industry that disregards animal welfare.
“The sport kills thousands of dogs every year,” she said.
The spray comes after the State Government announced a funding contribution to the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club’s girls’ night out event.
The government announced an $8,700 contribution to the club on Friday 30 June, to host the event that is promoted as a way to engage more women in sport.
Activities included in the girls’ night event at the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club include make-up and hair touch-ups, as well as manicures and massages.
Ms Springle labeled the night as “offensive” and said there were more worthy community sporting events in Casey that were geared towards boosting women’s involvement in sports.
“Instead of pumping taxpayer funds into prehistoric concepts like ladies’ nights, the government should spend that money phasing out this cruel bloodsport,” she said.
“We want to see this money spent upgrading the Casey Fields football ground, which is manifestly inadequate for the women’s AFL matches it hosts.
“That’s a much better way to support women’s participation in sport.”
