The debate will be fiery and some MPs may vote against it, but the Baird government's controversial bill to end greyhound racing in New South Wales is expected to pass this week. Nationals MP Kevin Humphries on Friday confirmed he would cross the floor over the bill, warning it will devastate regional communities. The member for Barwon is one of a handful of Coalition MPs who have publicly argued against the ban. The Greyhound Racing Prohibition bill, which includes a one-year jail sentence and maximum $A11,000 ($NZ11,500) fine for anyone caught organising a race after the ban, was fast-tracked through parliament last week. The proposed laws will also forbid people to export greyhounds to other states without the written consent of Greyhound Racing NSW before the ban takes effect.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 23, 2016 01:18 UTC