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Ethan James

Possums used as live bait, Tasmania's parliament told

Tasmanian MP Kristie Johnston has raised claims of live baiting in the greyhound industry. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Possums with "cut off paws" are being used as live bait in Tasmania's greyhound industry, an independent politician has claimed in state parliament.

The island state's racing industry is in the spotlight after allegations of race fixing, unusual betting activity and horse cruelty in harness competitions were raised in an ABC report.

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