Why is NSW continuing overseas rehoming for greyhounds?

The NSW government will continue overseas rehoming for retired greyhounds, stating it will be an operational issue for Greyhound Racing NSW with increased oversight.

What were the findings of the independent review into NSW greyhound racing?

The review found overseas rehoming distressing and fatal, recommended an end to the practice, and suggested suspending racing if track standards aren't met.

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NSW Rejects Greyhound Ban, Continues Overseas Rehoming

Q: How many greyhounds died during the NSW overseas rehoming program?

Six greyhounds died during transport or preparation for rehoming in the United States since the program began in 2023.

9 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Overseas greyhound rehoming continues despite review deeming it distressing and fatal.
Government rejects suspending racing if track standards aren't met by year-end.
Six greyhounds died during transport or preparation for US rehoming since 2023.

NSW Rejects Greyhound Ban, Continues Overseas Rehoming

Retired greyhounds from New South Wales will continue to be rehomed overseas, a practice deemed "distressing and sometimes fatal" by an independent review. The state government has announced increased oversight but has stopped short of enacting stricter recommendations. This includes rejecting a proposal to suspend the racing industry if new track standards are not established by the end of the year.

Since 2023, six greyhounds have died during transport or preparation for rehoming in the United States. The review detailed that deaths occurred due to stress or heat exposure during flights, with one dog euthanized at Sydney airport after a spinal fracture. The report recommended an immediate halt to international rehoming due to the inability to ensure meaningful oversight and the inherent risks to the animals.