Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries, crossed the floor last Tuesday to indicate he’s actively against the greyhound racing ban in NSW.
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He released a statement on Wednesday afternoon saying he believes that the government does not have a mandate to shut down an industry.
“For the first time in my ten years as member for Barwon, I made the decision to cross the floor and vote against the bill,” he said.
“Crossing the floor was not something that I ever thought I would need to do, and I am disappointed and somewhat disheartened it came to that.
“The fact of the matter is I have a duty to represent the people of the Barwon Electorate and like them I believe the government does not have a mandate to systematically shut down an industry.
“I believe the decision was made in haste, without proper due diligence of the impacts on individuals, families and the community involved in greyhound racing.”
“It is the Coalitions strong track record in encouraging and supporting industry that caused me to join the Nationals and I am sorry that we have played such a part in closing an industry down,” he concluded.
Grace Ryan
Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
