Queensland Government launches inquiry into cruelty of retired racehorses

An independent inquiry will investigate the treatment of retired racehorses and allegations of animal cruelty at abattoirs, the Queensland Premier has announced.

The announcement comes after ABC's 7.30 program was given hidden-camera video taken at the Meramist Abattoir in Caboolture, which showed former racehorses being kicked, dragged, shocked and slaughtered.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the inquiry would be overseen by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission and be headed by retired judge Terry Martin SC.

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