International track closures reflect an industry in decline

CPG’s International Reporter Jeff White looks at the declining racing industry in USA, Ireland and United Kingdom. The closure of the Canidrome in Macau two years ago seemed to herald the irreversible decline of greyhound racing worldwide. Track closures in several other countries have confirmed this trend. Jeff also discusses what this international experience has … Read more

It’s your last chance to help protect them: feedback to NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice closes today

A draft code for the welfare of greyhounds in NSW has been released and a call is being made for feedback. The feedback deadline has been extended until 14 April 2020. Participants, industry stakeholders and the general public are able to provide feedback. We need as many people as possible to make it clear to … Read more

For the record – the NSW Government’s failure to protect ‘retired’ greyhounds.

CPG’s view is that the NSW greyhound regulator the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC) is unable to protect greyhounds when they are ‘retired’ from racing and transferred to a third party outside the industry. This situation is not GWIC’s fault. Regulators can only do what they are empowered to do. It is the responsibility … Read more

Select Committee on Animal Cruelty Laws in NSW

Opening statement by Dennis Anderson, National President, Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds This committee was established on 8 August 2019 to inquire and report on the effectiveness of arrangements for the administration and enforcement of the laws of New South Wales for the protection of animals from cruelty. The committee began its inquiry in the … Read more