In 2025, the WA state government launched an inquiry into greyhound racing. This comes after a petition calling for an end to greyhound racing gathered 26,000 signatures.
NOTE: SUBMISSIONS TO THE INQUIRY ARE NOW CLOSED
DEADLINE
Submissions are due by 17 November 2025. Anyone can make a submission.
WRITE YOUR SUBMISSION
A unique submission written from the heart will be powerful. Whether you have adopted a greyhound, worry about the lives of greyhounds in the racing industry or have concerns about gambling, please share your own experience and insights.
We have included some suggestions below that may be useful in writing your submission.
MAKE YOUR SUBMISSION
Make your submission at the Parliament of WA website here or go directly to lodge your submission by using the button below. The website includes the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry which may also be useful in writing your submission.
After selecting the “lodge your submission online” button you can fill in your details and either upload or type your submission.
Note: If you are making a submission from outside Australia, the form requires a 10-digit phone number. You can use 0400 000 000 for a mobile number, or 08 0000 0000 for a landline.
Please double-check your email address so the Committee can contact you if needed. Parliament House has been made aware of this workaround for overseas submissions.
Some suggestions for your submission
- 11 deaths: So far in 2025, 11 greyhounds have been killed on WA racetracks.
- 495 injuries: So far in 2025, there have been 495 injuries on WA tracks.
- Rehoming crisis due to overbreeding: Rehoming groups are overwhelmed due to the number of dogs bred and discarded by the industry each year.
- Lack of oversight and transparency: There is no independent regulator of the WA greyhound racing industry.
- Tasmania and New Zealand are phasing out greyhound racing: Earlier this year, Tasmania announced that it will be phasing out greyhound racing. New Zealand made a similar commitment late last year. It’s time for WA to do the right thing, and follow these jurisdictions in ending greyhound racing.
- Most Australians oppose greyhound racing: We know that the majority of people in Australia don’t support greyhound racing. An EMRS poll found that 74 percent of Tasmanians backed the government’s decision to phase out greyhound racing.
- Waste of taxpayer funding: The WA greyhound racing sector receives millions of dollars in taxpayer funding every year, money that should be going to healthcare, schools and housing.
- It’s the gambling companies that are profiting: Companies like Sportsbet, Ladbrokes and Tabcorp all make enormous profits from people betting on greyhound racing.
- Political parties are influenced by industry donations: Gambling companies make big donations to the major political parties. This year, Sportsbet has donated $1650 to WA Labor. The gambling peak body ‘Responsible Wagering’ has donated $13,750 to the Labor-affiliated Perth Trades Hall.
Free the Hounds in WA have also put together some points and questions to help structure your submission: https://www.freethehounds.com.au/wa-government-inquiry-into-greyhound-racing/
Thank you for speaking up for greyhounds
Thank you for taking action on behalf of the thousands of greyhounds who suffer at the hands of the Australian greyhound racing industry every year.
This is Jeffrey, his story features on our Tales of Hope page. Jeffrey's story is a familiar one of cruelty and neglect.
His wonderful rescuer Alee Li Gibbs says "Everyone needs to fight for these dogs. My three have brought me nothing but happiness. Justice needs to be served for Jeffrey and every other greyhound out there."