The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC or the Commission) was established in 2018 under the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 (the Act) as the independent regulator of the greyhound racing industry in NSW. The Commission’s role is to control, supervise and regulate greyhound racing in NSW.
The Commission’s objectives are to:
- promote and protect the welfare of greyhounds
- to safeguard the integrity of greyhound racing and betting
- to maintain public confidence in the greyhound racing industry.
The Commission’s functions include:
- Controlling and regulating greyhound racing
- Administering the Greyhound Racing Rules
- Registering greyhounds
- Registering industry participants such as greyhound owners, trainers and breeders
- Investigating animal welfare and integrity concerns relating to greyhound racing in NSW
- Employing race stewards and veterinarians, inspectors and investigators.