‘A multi-billion dollar proposition should not be drawn up on the back of a napkin’ – NSW parliament to hold inquiry into Rosehill

A parliamentary inquiry will be held into an Australian Turf Club proposal to redevelop and sell off Rosehill racecourse.

*The NSW Upper House will hold an inquiry into the proposal to sell Rosehill (Photo: Getty Images)*

The establishment of a Select Committee in the Upper House of the NSW parliament was voted upon in the Legislative Council on Wednesday afternoon and it was passed 21-18, with support from the opposition as well the crossbench, including the Greens, the Animal Justice Party and Independent MP Mark Latham.

The Committee will have the power to call before it those involved in the proposal, including the board members and executives of the ATC as well as Racing NSW. Committees can also ask ministers and senior public servants to explain and justify their actions or decisions.

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