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Animal Liberation Tasmania (ALT) work tirelessly to end animal suffering throughout the state. One of its biggest campaigns is the “Defund TasRacing” campaign where the ALT work to ensure no funding agreement is undertaken between the Tasmanian government and TasRacing after the current funding deed expires in 2029. In the current funding period which began in 2012 more than half a billion dollars will flow from the state’s bank into the hands of those benefitting off animal exploitation.

ALT’s position is that wherever money is involved, animals will always finish last. 

Beyond the exploitation inherent within the racing industry, there are issues relating to: animal welfare; deaths on tracks; wastage; the use and overuse of whips; jockeys being allowed to commit multiple infractions with minimum penalties; allegations of race fixing; and the domination of the greyhound and harness racing by two main names who work together.

All of which is funded mostly by the Tasmanian taxpayer, to the tune of nearly $40 million per annum, with the Tasmanian Liberal government committed to increasing funding in the midst of a cost of living and housing crisis.

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