Answers to Questions

HORSERACING

In reply to the Hon. M. PARNELL (17 May 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation): As the Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation I have received this advice:

The Animal Welfare Act 1985 does not specifically address or regulate what type of horse races can be run. Rather, the Act focuses on the prevention of ill-treatment of animals.

The Minister for Recreation and Sport has provided the following information:

Thoroughbred Racing SA, the racing controlling authority for thoroughbred racing in South Australia, determines what types of races are appropriate. The decision to continue with jumps racing events in South Australia rests with them.