Committee rejects calls to review greyhound phase-out bill
A Tasmanian parliamentary committee has declined to review a bill aimed at phasing out greyhound racing in the state. The decision follows concerns raised by legislative councillors and recent data on ex-racing greyhound deaths. The timeline for a vote on the bill remains uncertain as the government continues to navigate opposition and support within the upper house.
- ▪The Tasmanian government initially promised to phase out greyhound racing in August 2025.
- ▪Premier Jeremy Rockliff requested a second inquiry into the bill, which was rejected by the Joint Select Committee on Greyhound Industry Transition.
- ▪Concerns regarding the impact on regional participants and animal welfare have been raised by various stakeholders.
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Parliamentary committee rejects Tasmanian premier's request to review greyhound ban laws By state political reporter Josh Duggan and Clancy BalenTopic:Greyhound RacingMon 25 May 2026 at 4:39pmMon 25 May 2026 at 4:39pmMon 25 May 2026 at 4:39pmThe Tasmanian government first promised to phase out greyhound racing in August 2025. (ABC News: Ebony ten Broeke)In short:A parliamentary committee has rejected the Tasmanian premier's request to review a bill, which would phase out the greyhound racing industry in Tasmania.The Joint Select Committee on Greyhound Industry Transition was asked to review concerns raised by legislative councillors, before a vote was delayed.It follows new Tasracing data on ex-racing greyhound deaths this year, which have sparked animal welfare concerns from the…
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