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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Misogynistic greyhound racing figures to undergo sexism training after Victorian MP Georgie Purcell abused online

Greyhounds race around a track
Greyhound Racing Victoria says the training program is intended to ‘promote behavioural change’. Photograph: EPA

Some greyhound racing trainers in Victoria may be forced to undergo training to understand the effects of misogynistic and sexist online commentary, after a spate of abuse directed at the Animal Justice party MP Georgie Purcell.

A spokesperson for Greyhound Racing Victoria has confirmed the training has been introduced for those who have posted “misogynistic or sexist commentary” online, in breach of its social media policy and conduct rules.

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