The campaign to end greyhound racing is building momentum across the world with a dramatic shift in the attitude of mainstream political parties. Most recently there has been cross party support for ending greyhound racing in New Zealand, Scotland, Wales and Tasmania.
The Australian greyhound racing industry continues to mislead the public about the extent of deaths and injuries, the ongoing abuse and neglect and just how much this cruel industry costs the Australian community.
The Q racing complex cost taxpayers $44m, Victoria could save $50m a year over the next 10 years if it ends greyhound racing, Australians lose $31.5 billion annually through gambling. And all this is built on the suffering and death of greyhounds.
HELP KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING
As citizens, we’re sick of hearing about the latest cruelty outrage that only receives a slap on the wrist. We’re appalled that politicians are so addicted to betting revenue and donations from betting companies like Ladbrokes and Sportsbet, that they ignore animal welfare in favour of profit.
State and Territory MPs have the power to stop this. That’s why it is so powerful to write to your local MP and demand action.
- USE THE TEMPLATE BELOW to send an email to your local state MP. Please edit the email to add your own insights and concerns and make it clear why you believe the greyhound racing must be phased out in your state. If you are a Tasmanian resident, please send the email highlighting that you are one of the 74% of Tasmanians who support the decision to phase-out the industry.
- WRITE YOUR OWN EMAIL to your local MP, an email in your own words often has more impact. Under the more information heading below are links to more evidence of the cruelty and corruption of the greyhound racing industry across Australia. This may be useful in writing your own email, please make sure you call for your representative to support a phase-out of greyhound racing in your state.
More information
- The dreadful toll of track injuries and deaths: 2026 – death and injury tracking
- The waste of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars: the government funded racing industry
- Smoke and mirrors reports: government misinformation about taxpayer funding
- State based summary of financial losses and animal welfare failings – “An industry in decline” brochure
- NSW – cruelty and corruption – the Drake Inquiry, the Brittan report
- SA – widespread and deeply rooted animal welfare failures
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."