On 10 August 2025, Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced that the Tasmanian Government will phase out greyhound racing by 30 June 2029.
Following this announcement, the Premier and Minister for Racing, the Hon Jane Howlett MP, wrote to the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner, Sean Carroll, requesting that work commence as soon as possible to develop a comprehensive plan to deliver all operational, animal welfare and integrity components of the transition.
In order to ensure the smooth transition and to assist in the process, a working group of suitably qualified industry representatives and animal welfare experts has been engaged by the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner.
A Parliamentary Committee has been established to provide accountability to the community during the transition period, with the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner to present the transition plan to the Committee and provide quarterly progress reports, or as required.
The Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner acknowledges that many greyhound racing participants and the broader community will have questions or concerns regarding the phase out program. Any person with a particular concern or query should contact the Commissioner’s office. For more information please visit our queries webpage.
On 6 November 2025, the Tasmanian Government introduced the Greyhound Racing Legislation Amendments (Phasing Out Reform) Bill 2025 to Parliament. Access the Bill.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania has a dedicated webpage with frequently asked questions regarding the Bill. This page will be updated from time to time. Access the Frequently Asked Questions.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania has also prepared a Greyhound Racing information Sheet (PDF 303Kb) that provides details about each of the phase out steps. It shows how the legislation supports changes throughout the transition period, and beyond the transition period. An alternative text version of the Information Sheet is also available.
The Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner acknowledges the impact of this Bill on members of the greyhound racing community.
Welfare and support services are available to members of the greyhound industry.
The Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner encourages anyone requiring assistance to reach out to these services, or to the office of the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner, to assist with connecting to these service providers.