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A GAPing hole - greyhound rehoming
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In FY21/22, the national rate of greyhound breeding continues to be about six times the racing industry’s capacity to rehome via its GAPs.

Crimes and Fines
Current state of greyhound racing regulation
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Read our report on the current state of racing regulation in Victoria.

Tasmanian survey
Tasmanian poll shows huge opposition to dog racing
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The most comprehensive opinion poll ever conducted into Tasmanian greyhound racing reveals overwhelming public opposition.

Five key demands
Five key demands
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CPG has updated our demands of state governments and the racing industry to end greyhound suffering.

Save QLD greyhounds from being sent to research labs
Save Qld greyhounds from being sent to research labs
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Use our email template to urge the Qld Government to stop this cruelty.

The truth about greyhound racing
Help end taxpayer funding of greyhound racing
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Our national survey shows that 69% of Australians oppose taxpayer funding of greyhound racing. Share the results with your State MP.

The truth about greyhound racing
What Australians think of dog racing
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A national survey commissioned by GREY2K USA Worldwide and CPG has found a majority of Australians both oppose greyhound racing and want an end to taxpayer funding.

The truth about greyhound racing
The truth about greyhound racing
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Hard-hitting evidence of what racing greyhounds suffer

Lethal Tracks 2022
Lethal Tracks 2022
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CPG's annual report on the track-related deaths and injuries suffered by dogs used for racing.

A GAPing hole, FY20/21 Update
A GAPing hole, FY20/21 Update
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The national rate of greyhound breeding continues to be about six times the racing industry’s capacity to rehome.

Widespread industry neglect
Widespread industry neglect
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A CPG survey of community-run rescues found that most greyhounds arrive in a state of neglect.

Exposing children to animal suffering
Exposing children to animal suffering
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Research has shown that children forced to witness or participate in acts of animal cruelty can suffer serious psychological consequences.

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The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds is committed to a ban on greyhound racing. Until that happens we fight to end the suffering of racing greyhounds. Our campaigns are designed to influence public opinion and target state governments

Latest track deaths

Latest track injuries

CPG publicises greyhound track deaths and injuries across print, radio and TV.  We aim to hold the industry and state governments responsible for their lack of action to protect greyhounds from unnecessary death and injury. Click here for more information on 2023 track deaths and injuries.

Latest news

Hidden greyhound deaths on NSW racing tracks revealed in new reporting
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Hidden greyhound deaths on NSW racing tracks revealed in new reporting

How you can mark Animal Rights Day this year
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How you can mark Animal Rights Day this year

Greyhound, horse or human? ORI’s doping controls can’t tell you
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Greyhound, horse or human? ORI’s doping controls can’t tell you

October 2023: greyhound track deaths exceed 100
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October 2023: greyhound track deaths exceed 100

GAPing hole in greyhound rehoming widens
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GAPing hole in greyhound rehoming widens

Federal government fails to protect greyhounds from export
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Federal government fails to protect greyhounds from export

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CPG in the media

June 1, 2023 - ABC Riverina News (NSW)

Graphic images of death of greyhound in Wagga Wagga reignite safety debate

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Exposing the issues

CPG believes that people deserve to know the facts about the cruelty of greyhound racing. Governments are spending your money to shore up this failing industry which is guilty of causing so much animal suffering. Read the facts on our media resources page.

Changing policy

CPG targets state governments to influence policy and policy makers so that greyhound welfare is seen as an absolute priority. Learn more on our changing policy page.