Why Should You Participate in the April 9 National Day of Action?

Contributed by Jeff White

Throughout the country, the racing industry has shown itself resistant to reform, and the state governments that sanction their cruel enterprise have been shown to lack the moral and political will to do what is right for the dogs. This is unacceptable to the majority of Australians. The long and continuous parade of scandals and outrages has awakened their consciousness of the routine and casual barbarity that pervades greyhound racing, and they are sickened by it. They are rapidly coming to realize that the only solution is to shut down the greyhound racing industry, nationwide.

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A Letter to Premier Berejiklian

Please send this letter to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/contact-the-premier/     Dear Premier Berejiklian, Congratulations on your appointment as Premier of NSW. I am writing to you to ask that you please continue the good work of your predecessor on greyhound racing in NSW. In particular, I am concerned with the industry’s resistance to their promised reforms. Please ensure that your … Read more

The NSW Greyhound Racing Industry Ban Reversal: A Win for a Biased Media Corporation and a Loss for Democracy, and the Greyhounds – of course!

An Industry Ban Reversed on Political Grounds following a Relentless and Biased Media Campaign Troy Grant’s resignation as the leader of the Nationals in NSW has lent momentum to the greyhound racing industry’s push to avoid reform or accountability for the horrors uncovered by the Special Commission of Inquiry into Greyhound Racing. I greeted this news with … Read more

Letter to Premier Andrews and racing minister Pakula

Dear Premier Andrews and Minister Pakula, I am writing in response to last week’s release of Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Annual Report for 2015-2016. Number of starters needed: On the basis of “wastage”, the McHugh report into greyhound racing in NSW recommended a shutdown of the industry. The calculation took into account the number of dogs … Read more

CPG submission re: Proposed Planning Guidelines for Greyhound Facilities

This is the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds submission to the proposed planning guidelines. We encourage you to make a submission at: http://www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/planning/about-planning/improving-the-system/greyhound-facilities Feel free to use ours as a guide. The CPG Submission 1.0 Purpose of Planning Guidelines The stated goal of the new planning guidelines for greyhound facilities across Victoria as stated is … Read more