Published 2 years ago

Should the ACT's horse racing industry receive $40 million in public funding? The Greens say no

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The ACT government is in negotiations to re-sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Canberra Racing Club and the Harness Racing Club worth about $40 million. Under the deal, the horse racing industry will receive at least $7.5 million in taxpayer funding each year for the next five years. The Greens want the government to phase out the current funding deal and develop a transition plan to support workers in the industry.

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ABC Australia

Should the ACT's horse racing industry receive $40 million in public funding? The Greens say no

The Greens say there are "better ways" for the ACT government to spend $40 million in public funding. But the Canberra Racing Club says the injection is value for money.

2 years ago·Australia

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The RiotACT

Greens refuse to back $40 million government funding for horse racing

The ACT Greens say time is up on public funding to the horse racing industry, despite the government indicating it will progress with updating and extending its current deal for five years. Party spokesperson for animal welfare Jo Clay said members of the public are “shocked” when they learn the ACT Government provides millions of […]

2 years ago·Deakin, Australia

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