Greyhound Racing Ban: Industry “Resigned to Its Fate” as the End Is in Sight

Greyhound racing is approaching its end as bans and phase-outs progress across parts of Australia and beyond. With governments setting timelines to wind down the sport, many in the industry appear resigned to the outcome. Supporters of the bans argue greyhound racing carries persistent welfare risks, including injury and death, inadequate housing and socialisation, and unresolved concerns about transparency and oversight from birth to retirement or rehoming. Advocacy groups say stronger traceability, auditing, and enforcement are still needed where racing continues, though they oppose it while these issues persist.