NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice

The NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice came into effect on 1 January 2021.

The Code applies to all participants in the NSW greyhound racing industry and greyhounds kept by them, regardless of whether the greyhound is kept for the purpose of racing or not.  

The Code sets out standards for the keeping, treatment, handling, and care of greyhounds. It also includes standards for the facilities, equipment, and conditions at premises where greyhounds are kept, trialled or trained. 

The Code demonstrates the greyhound racing industry’s commitment to improving the welfare of greyhounds across the state. In doing so, it signals to the broader community the collective resolve of the greyhound racing industry to establish and maintain the highest standards of welfare and care in Australia.

The ‘Our Greyhounds” website provides further information, templates and videos about the Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice. Visit the 'Our Greyhounds' site and check whether you meet the standards in the Code.  We are constantly working to improve this website, so if there is information you would like to see, please let us know by calling 13 49 42 (13 GWIC).

Visit the Our Greyhounds website for more information.

Download or view the Code of Practice below