Live baiting

Although illegal, live baiting still occurs because there is an old-fashioned belief held by some racing industry participants that it gets greyhounds to run faster.

Here is recent media coverage about live baiting offences:

• ABC news online – Tasmania’s leading greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock given lifetime ban after baiting investigation
• ABC news online – Tasmania’s leading greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock under investigation after release of graphic video footage
• Ch9 TV news Melbourne (VIC)  – Veteran trainer and another man suspended amid allegations of live baiting
• Bay 93.9 news online (VIC) – Greyhound trainer suspended amid Lara live baiting scandal
• ABC News Online (SA) – Greyhound trainer bans for live baiting leave SA premier ‘shocked’ after industry assurances
• ABC Radio Adelaide Drive Program (SA) – Three trainers disqualified for life due to live baiting
• ABC Radio Adelaide Late Afternoon Show (SA) – Interview about live baiting
• CH9 TV News (SA) – Investigation underway into live baiting allegations

It can be very difficult to get evidence of live baiting. Even when it is obtained, surveillance laws can make prosecution extremely difficult – see this article.