Member for Cootamundra Katrina Hodgkinson was one of three Coalition MPs to cross the floor and vote against the legislation banning greyhound racing from 2017.
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Along with Barwon MP Kevin Humphries and their Clarence colleague Chris Gulaptis, Ms Hodgkinson separated from party lines, saying she couldn’t support the ban
“I voted against the bill on behalf of those who are sick and depressed by this proposed ban and who feel that they have no voice,” she said
“And for many people who are involved in agriculture in my electorate who are concerned this legislation will undoubtedly be used as a precedent to abolish other existing industries.
“People are angry and hurt about the decision to close the greyhound industry. When people have something involuntarily taken from them, when it’s their passion and the reason for getting out of bed in the morning, it is natural for them to get upset.
“In my electorate, I have greyhound race tracks in Cowra, Temora and Young. Locally, clubs use race days as an opportunity to raise money for important charities.”
