Do you live in South Australia and want to end greyhound racing. Then we need your help to gather 10,000 handwritten petition signatures by October 2025.
It’s been two years since horrifying footage showed a top greyhound trainer punching and kicking his dogs, leading to a state government inquiry into the industry.
A shocking report confirmed what many feared: widespread and deeply rooted animal welfare failures. Despite a two-year reform period given to the industry, over 12 months in, we’ve seen absolutely no improvement in the lives of greyhounds. In just six months, there have been a staggering 561 injuries, including 149 major injuries and 90 life-threatening ones, not to mention on-track deaths and countless hidden off-track tragedies.
This horrific cruelty cannot continue. Greyhound racing is already banned in many parts of America, Wales, and most recently, New Zealand. It’s time for the South Australian government to hear the voice of its people. Most South Australians agree this industry needs to be stopped. We desperately need your help to shield these vulnerable greyhounds from ongoing suffering.
To bring this critical issue directly before the South Australian Parliament, we need to gather 10,000 handwritten petition signatures by October 2025. While 10,000 may seem like a big goal, we are confident we can reach it with the support of animal lovers like you.
Here's the steps to follow to stand with us and the greyhounds
- Download and print the single-sided petition sheet with cover sheet here. You can download additional petition sheets here.
- Gather as many handwritten signatures as you can from your friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues. Please note, digital signatures cannot be accepted.
- Approach businesses who may be willing to display a poster and a petition form for people to sign. Download and print a poster here and a flyer with more information on why SA greyhound racing must end here.
- Contact ellet@greyhoundcoalition or use the CPG contact us form here to arrange for collection of your completed sheets.
We know that printing, signing, and returning a form requires a bit of effort. However, this seemingly small action, driven by your compassion, could be the crucial step that finally brings an end to this cruel practice. Right now, the greyhounds of South Australia need champions like you more than ever.
Inquiry into the South Australian greyhound racing industry
Thank you. Over 400 people used CPG’s template to make submissions to the inquiry into the South Australia greyhound racing industry. And many more made their own submissions.
They called for greyhound racing in SA to end because it does not, and cannot, meet the animal welfare expectations of most Australians. Until that happens, GRSA must be replaced with an effective and independent regulator of the state’s greyhound racing industry.
Thank you to everyone who had their say on South Australia’s new Animal Welfare Act. You have helped to shape the laws that will protect greyhounds and other animals in South Australia.
All animal lovers were appalled by footage showing gentle greyhounds, including puppies, being punched and kicked by an SA trainer.
The SA Premier Peter Malinouskas responded to this brutal treatment by announcing an independent inquiry into Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA).
The Premier immediately limited the scope of the Inquiry by saying that the “greyhound racing industry has a role to play in our state. He also chose an Inquiry head with strong personal and family connections to the racing industry.
GRSA responded to the Inquiry in typical fashion, by spending money trying to influence politicians and the public. They have employed a ‘specialised team of consultants‘ to provide ‘perspective on the industry‘.
But no amount matter of money will obscure how GRSA and the SA government are failing to protect greyhounds. GRSA has no legislative responsibility to the government or the community. This has led to a culture of secrecy and exploitation where commercial considerations always take priority over greyhound welfare.