Up to 10 per cent of New Zealand's greyhound racing population has been relocated to Queensland and New South Wales following New Zealand's decision to ban the sport, sparking animal welfare concerns.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Roger Jaensch is diligently working to pass legislation banning greyhound racing, with some participants expressing interest in a voluntary exit scheme. The bill, previously deferred, now has six of eight votes needed in the Legislative Council, while Labor opposes it due to concerns over rehoming costs.
Following New Zealand's greyhound racing ban due to animal welfare concerns, approximately 150 greyhounds are being chartered to Australia to continue racing, while 1,400 more require rehoming by the Greyhound Transition Agency.
New Zealand greyhound trainers are relocating up to 150 dogs to Australia via chartered flights to continue racing, as a ban on the sport takes effect in New Zealand. The ban, legislated in April, aims to rehome approximately 1,400 greyhounds due to high injury and death rates, a conclusion disputed by Greyhound Racing New Zealand.
