Gaining Ground for Greyhounds
Together, we're keeping the pressure on the greyhound racing industry, engaging with decision makers, and bringing cruelty into the spotlight across Australia and the world.
Together, we're keeping the pressure on the greyhound racing industry, engaging with decision makers, and bringing cruelty into the spotlight across Australia and the world.
Like never before, the controversy and cruelty that's always surrounded commercial greyhound racing has been dominating public debate and media headlines. At Animal Liberation, we've continued to work hard, focussing on our behind the scenes collaborative campaign work. Here's a wrap up of many of the current and prominent activities, and how your ongoing support is helping to drive our important work for the greys.
Here’s a breakdown of the key developments and campaign work happening across the country.
With the Drake Inquiry now complete, the NSW industry is under intense scrutiny. The findings, combined with our latest data analysis, provide irrefutable evidence of widespread animal welfare failures.
A groundbreaking economic report has revealed the immense public cost of propping up Victoria's failing greyhound racing industry. The data makes a powerful economic case for a phase-out, adding to the ethical imperative.
Conditions at Queensland tracks, particularly the new Bundaberg facility, are under fire as the death and injury toll continues to rise. Brave whistleblowers are coming forward, corroborating evidence of systemic safety failures.
In a landmark development, the Tasmanian government is now formally considering a phase-out plan for the greyhound racing industry. This represents a monumental shift and a significant victory for animal welfare advocates.
The South Australian greyhound racing industry is in a state of chaos. Widespread boycotts by trainers and ongoing disputes over prize money and conditions have halted races and exposed the industry's instability.
For the first time in history, the Western Australian greyhound racing industry is being subjected to a parliamentary inquiry. This crucial investigation is bringing much-needed transparency to an industry that has operated in the dark for too long.
The push to end greyhound racing isn't just happening in Australia. It's part of a growing global consensus that this industry is cruel and outdated.