ANIMAL WELFARE — GREYHOUND RACING INDUSTRY
901. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the
Minister for Racing and Gaming:
I refer to the greyhound meeting
held at Mandurah on Tuesday, 23 July 2019.
(1) Did the
sample taken from the greyhound Who's Got Spice at that meeting return
a result for a substance or substances that is in contravention of ''RWWA:
Rules of Greyhound Racing 2008''?
(2) If yes to (1) —
(a) what substance did Who's
Got Spice test positive for; and
(b) what action has been taken as a result
of this test?
(3) Will all dogs trained by Who's
Got Spice's trainer now be tested for banned substances?
(4) If no to (3), why not?
Hon
ALANNAH MacTIERNAN replied:
I thank the member for that very
interesting question. The following information has been provided to me by the
Minister for Racing and Gaming.
(1)–(4) For
reasons of natural justice and to preserve the ability to properly investigate
any reported irregularities in accordance with the powers afforded to stewards
under the Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act 2003 and the rules of
racing, the status or results of analysis are not disclosed prior to any
potential operational matters being concluded. Findings are released publicly
following due process.