Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran today announced that grants of up to $1,500 will be available in NSW and Queensland for individuals whose livelihood is dependent on horses.
Mr McGauran said Racing New South Wales will receive $2.5 million and Queensland Racing will receive $1.5 million to distribute to individuals both within the racing industry as well as non-racing, horse-dependent employees and business owners.
The Sydney Spring Carnival will be cancelled after eight racehorses from a Randwick stable today tested positive for equine influenza.
- AAP
For Further Information And Updates Please Visit These Sites:
Australian Horse Industry Council
DPI NSW
DPI QLD
DPI VIC
PIR SA
Agriculture WA
DPI NT
DPIW TAS
Horse SA
National Pests And Disease Outbreak