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Outgoing GRNSW CEO published some controversial comments on his blog last week regarding the Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW as well as other States. GOTBA Victoria cannot let his comments go unchallenged and have written a response refuting some of his more inflammatory statements.

Click on the link to download and read GOTBA's Statement in full.

GOTBA responds to P Newson.pdf

The Department of Environment, Land, Planning & Water have released proposed Statewide Planning Provisions for Greyhound Facilities for public comment.  Submissions on the proposed changes can be made up until 5pm Friday October 7th, 2016.

This is your opportunity to have your say on the future of Greyhound Racing in Victoria!

http://www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/planning/about-planning/improving-the-system/greyhound-facilities

GOTBA's own John Reid was awarded the 2015/2016 Ken Carr Medal for his outstanding administration service to the Victorian Greyhound Racing Industry.  Over more than 20 years, John has held positions on the following Committees:

• GOTBA Committee
  
• Helping Hand Fund
  
• Responsible Breeding TaskForce
  
• Greyhound Owners Breeders Incentive Scheme (GOBIS)
  

The AFGBOTA have issued a media release on the announced closure of Greyhound Racing in NSW.  Click the link below to download.

AFGBOTA_NSWClosure_15082016_mediapdfFinal.pdf