Craig Kelly (Hughes, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to congratulate the New South Wales state government for seeing common sense and reversing the ban on the breeding, owning, training and racing of greyhounds. A sign of true leadership is being prepared to change your mind in light of new evidence, and today Mike Baird showed true leadership. The vast majority of people in the greyhound industry are very good people. On Saturday night I was pleased to go to Wentworth Park and present a trophy to the winner of the third race, One Samuel, with proud owner Noelene Holloway. The greyhound industry is as iconic as the Australian movie The Castle, where Darryl Kerrigan looks after his four beloved but moderately-performing greyhounds. Perhaps in The Castle Darryl Kerrigan's lawyer is right that our Constitution has a vibe, and that vibe is our Constitution will simply not condone governments banning the pleasures of individuals or dictating how they should spend their leisure time or earn a living. I congratulate the New South Wales Premier on showing leadership on this. You little ripper!