Ms Geraldine Larkin:

There are a number of structures in place which allow us to meet with people. The arrangements are probably not as formalised as I would have experienced in a previous life; I will put it that way. It is an area on which I am working hard. There is a clear commitment, even going right down to the core concluding remarks in our response to Indecon, that we will work with all stakeholders. That is the only way we will develop practical and pragmatic solutions and restore confidence within the industry.

The Senator asked what we are doing on drug testing. We did not get into the detailed plans we already have under way. In short, in aligning ourselves with international best practice, we have looked to the industry in the UK, with which we have very close relations both at a technical or laboratory level and with the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, GBGB. There are very close working relationships there, and my intention is to grow them even further.