In a jaw-dropping twist, the South Australian Government has bypassed whistleblower protections in its Inquiry into the greyhound racing industry, writes Elle Trahair.
PROMPTED BY grave animal welfare concerns, South Australia launched an Inquiry on 14 August 2023 into the murky world of the state’s greyhound racing industry. The Inquiry seeks to uncover the industry’s operations, culture, governance and practices.
Ordinarily, politicians table inquiry reports, protecting any whistleblowers through parliamentary privilege. This allows individuals to provide evidence without the fear of legal consequences.
For reasons unknown, but could only be malfeasance or stupidity, the SA Government revealed the Inquiry will send its report directly to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing. This unprecedented move bypasses tabling and its whistleblower safeguards.
The shocking decision by the SA Government has set alarm bells ringing, not only about the investigation’s credibility but also about the safety of informants who find themselves in an absurd and precarious situation.
It is no small thing. Bypassing whistleblower protections raises questions about the very essence of our democracy. To venture down this path threatens the public’s right to know and leaves those sharing...
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