Non-racing sector recieves $1.94 million boost

The Victorian Government will provide $1.94 million towards rebuilding the state's non-racing horse sector which has been hit hardest by the Equine Influenza epidemic, Premier John Brumby, announced today.
"The Brumby Government considers non-racing horse owners to be one of the most important sectors affected by this disease, and we are committed to ensuring full recovery as soon as possible," Mr Brumby said.
"Although many business owners and individuals have successfully accessed federal funding,the State Government has identified a need to address the shortcomings of commonwealth initiatives and help Victoria's non-profit organisations that were ineligible for federal assistance."

The $1.94 million of funding will be allocated as follows:
• $1 million in the extension of grants for eligible non-profit organisations who have voluntarily cancelled events from November to December, further to the $500,000 in grants announced at the end of September;
• $42,250 for the 56 community meetings held in November;
• $500,000 to commence development of a new equine registration system and;
• $400,000 towards bringing Victorian non-race horses home, inline with national accepted protocols.

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