Greyhound Research Paper
Greyhound racing ban in NSW
New South Wales has become to first state in Australia to ban greyhound racing as the bill has passed the state's Upper House in 2016. While Premier Mike Baird claimed that they must make that choice 'as a humane and responsible government', as many greyhounds have been destroyed for not having the capability to race, as well as the use of live baits, the greyhound industry protested hugely, as the ban would causes thousands of people losing their jobs. They also claimed that the special commision used ‘old and flawed’ information, as well as not consulting with them. The industry stated that the commission's researches are invalid and wrongfully accusing them. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has expressed that …show more content…
Transport for NSW and its Centre for Road Safety displays its statistics from NSW Police Force and other road-related agencies about road accidents on their website. As at September 2016, there has already been 280 lives lost on NSW roads this year, which is more comparing to 248 lives lost in 2015. According to NRMA, death due to road crashes are higher among young drivers between 15 to 24 years of age comparing to other age group. There are different factors why young drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents, including behavioural factors, such as driving under influence, or speeding. As well as environmental factors, such as driving at night-time without good visibility. On 26th February 2016, two 20 years old male students were killed in an illegal street racing, as their Toyota Aurion hit and crashed into a power pole on Canterbury Road in Belmore, at 3:40 am, while racing against a white Nissan Skyline. Its male passenger, who was also 20 years old, was critically injured during the incident. The male Skyline driver, who was 27 years old, was arrested and charged with street racing crime, speeding and dangerous driving. Another similar incident happened on 14 September 2016, A 18 years old male driver was killed instantly on Windang Road, Windang, as his silver Holden Commodore crashed into a parked heavy truck on the side. Police believed that he was involved in a street racing with a 20 …show more content…
Education as the most important component in developing young people should be utilised well in the road safety topic, as RMS could host compulsory road safety course at school, while providing relevant information on their website. For minor and first time offenses, fine and infringement could be given as a punitive act, as well as a formal warning. Prohibition of driving for a certain period of time should be placed on the offenders if fine and infringement were already given. Suspension of license is a more serious punitive act, along with impounding the offender’s actual vehicle, to ensure that he or she is no longer a risk factor towards public safety on the road. Ultimately, if the offenders continue to offend, or causes major injuries and property damage, including death, prosecution would be the final answer in the
New South Wales has become to first state in Australia to ban greyhound racing as the bill has passed the state's Upper House in 2016. While Premier Mike Baird claimed that they must make that choice 'as a humane and responsible government', as many greyhounds have been destroyed for not having the capability to race, as well as the use of live baits, the greyhound industry protested hugely, as the ban would causes thousands of people losing their jobs. They also claimed that the special commision used ‘old and flawed’ information, as well as not consulting with them. The industry stated that the commission's researches are invalid and wrongfully accusing them. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has expressed that …show more content…
Transport for NSW and its Centre for Road Safety displays its statistics from NSW Police Force and other road-related agencies about road accidents on their website. As at September 2016, there has already been 280 lives lost on NSW roads this year, which is more comparing to 248 lives lost in 2015. According to NRMA, death due to road crashes are higher among young drivers between 15 to 24 years of age comparing to other age group. There are different factors why young drivers are more likely to be involved in accidents, including behavioural factors, such as driving under influence, or speeding. As well as environmental factors, such as driving at night-time without good visibility. On 26th February 2016, two 20 years old male students were killed in an illegal street racing, as their Toyota Aurion hit and crashed into a power pole on Canterbury Road in Belmore, at 3:40 am, while racing against a white Nissan Skyline. Its male passenger, who was also 20 years old, was critically injured during the incident. The male Skyline driver, who was 27 years old, was arrested and charged with street racing crime, speeding and dangerous driving. Another similar incident happened on 14 September 2016, A 18 years old male driver was killed instantly on Windang Road, Windang, as his silver Holden Commodore crashed into a parked heavy truck on the side. Police believed that he was involved in a street racing with a 20 …show more content…
Education as the most important component in developing young people should be utilised well in the road safety topic, as RMS could host compulsory road safety course at school, while providing relevant information on their website. For minor and first time offenses, fine and infringement could be given as a punitive act, as well as a formal warning. Prohibition of driving for a certain period of time should be placed on the offenders if fine and infringement were already given. Suspension of license is a more serious punitive act, along with impounding the offender’s actual vehicle, to ensure that he or she is no longer a risk factor towards public safety on the road. Ultimately, if the offenders continue to offend, or causes major injuries and property damage, including death, prosecution would be the final answer in the