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Greyhound Racing to End in Tasmania, as Premier Cites Welfare Concerns

TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA, AUG 9 – Tasmania will phase out greyhound racing by 2029 due to community values and animal welfare concerns, with $7.5 million government funding expected in 2024-25, officials said.

Summary by ABC Australia
The Tasmanian government will cease funding greyhound racing by 2029, effectively winding up the industry. The move is in line with ACT and New Zealand, which have banned the sport.

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tasmaniancountry.com broke the news in Hobart, Australia on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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