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, we’ve seen little to 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. 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.
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Inquiry into the South Australian greyhound racing industry
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.
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.