❓ Question asks if greyhound microchips are scanned before each race. The answer confirms that they are, for identification purposes by Racing and Wagering Western Australia Stewards.
AnsweredQoN 3386Legislative Council
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I refer to greyhound racing and I ask if the microchip of every greyhound racing is scanned before each race: (a) if not, why not?
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Answered
26 November 2020
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
10 days
Yes, the microchip of every racing greyhound is scanned before each race for identification at the time of kennelling by Racing and Wagering Western Australia Stewards.
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