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Evening News: Queensland orders urgent inquiry into the treatment of retired racehorses

Horses in a race in Australia

Source: AAP

The Queensland government has ordered an urgent inquiry into the treatment of racehorses after the release of shocking footage taken at a local abattoir.


An urgent inquiry into the treatment of retired racehorses has been ordered by the Queensland government.

The inquiry will be headed by retired District Court judge Terry Martin SC, with the support of Australian Veterinary Association representative Dr Peter Reid and oversight from the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission.

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