South Australian greyhound racing to face inquiry after video emerges of alleged mistreatment

Premier Peter Malinauskas says he is no longer willing to accept industry’s assurances following footage allegedly showing man kicking and punching dog

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An independent inquiry will be conducted into South Australia’s greyhound racing industry after a video emerged showing the alleged mistreatment of a dog.

The premier, Peter Malinauskas, said he had viewed the footage and was angry about it. It allegedly showed a man kicking and punching the animal.

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