Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds

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

June 6, 2022November 23, 2016 by admin

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

June 6, 2022November 1, 2016 by admin

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

Letter to Mike Baird: You MUST Enforce Industry Reforms

June 6, 2022October 16, 2016 by vlimcpg

In light of the disappointing news that the greyhound racing ban is off, we must pull together for the greyhounds and take action. Mike Baird, in his announcement that he was backflipping on the most courageous decision ever made by a government, said the industry is going to reform – so let’s hold him to it! Here’s how you can take action.

CPG submission re: Proposed Planning Guidelines for Greyhound Facilities

October 19, 2022October 5, 2016 by admin

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

Animal Welfare in Victoria has Gone to the Dogs.

June 6, 2022September 27, 2016 by admin

The Victorian government is seeking submissions relating to its proposed new guidelines for greyhound facilities across Victoria. The link to the government’s guidelines is: http://www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/planning/about-planning/improving-the-system/greyhound-facilities We encourage you to make a submission. To guide the contents of your submission, please find a copy of a media release sent out by the Animal Justice Party below. Since … Read more