For instance why did it take five days for contract tracing to be undertaken at St Josephs?

She has over the years tried to claim Hazeldene's underpaid contract workers. She should now be asking the question, why were contract workers were allowed to continue at the plant?

Why does this government continue to send officials from Melbourne such as Worksafe and meat inspectors instead of basing them in central Victoria?

She prides herself on going into fight for Bendigo well now that we are fighting for our health its time she proved herself and ask the hard questions irrespective of the fact that it is a Labor government responsible for this disaster.

Under stage four restrictions in Melbourne we cannot have a haircut, exercise for more than an hour, or buy food after 8pm. Why is dog racing still permitted?

According to the Premier, shutting down the industry would present "significant animal welfare issues".

What can we take from this statement, apart from assuming that a greyhound who no longer makes money for his or her "guardian" is going to be neglected, abandoned, or killed?

After all, this is an industry that railed against legislation requiring them to provide dogs with enriching toys, claiming this "anthropomorphised" greyhounds. Greyhound trainers have previously been exposed for dumping dogs in mass graves, and live-baiting small animals.

I am the proud fur-grandpa of two rescued greyhounds. These loving, quirky individuals spent their early lives cut off from natural pleasures like play, socialisation, and regular walks.

One of them was confined to a cage for most of the day, and forced to live in her own waste. Her only exercise was being chained to a walking machine.

The other dog has badly-worn teeth from chewing on the bars of her cage, and anxiety issues that are only now settling after years in a loving home.

The cruel practices of this non-essential business should not be permitted in a State of Disaster, or any state at all.

This exemption only serves to prove that racing industries put profit above anything else - including public safety.

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