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NSW bans greyhound racing because of widespread killing

James Thomson and Phoebe Newling
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The NSW decision to ban greyhound racing has sparked a debate in other parts of the country about what to do about the sport.

Greyhound racing in other Australian states appears certain to come under pressure, with the Greens immediately calling for bans in Queensland and Victoria. The ACT chief minister said on Thursday afternoon he would ban racing in the territory.

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James Thomson is senior Chanticleer columnist based in Melbourne. He was the Companies editor and editor of BRW Magazine. Connect with James on Twitter. Email James at j.thomson@afr.com

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