Raising gambling and animal welfare concerns

In this Member’s Statement, Amanda Dorn raises concerns about the City of Rockingham’s decision to direct significant ratepayer funding towards horse racing events at Lark Hill, despite council policies opposing gambling promotion and animal cruelty.

The speech examines broader issues surrounding gambling harm, the treatment of horses in the racing industry, transparency in local government decision-making, and whether ethical standards are being upheld when public money is involved.