Greyhound racing injuries and deaths surge despite NSW government’s $30m safety pledge

Advocates for greater regulation of greyhound racing question how injury and death figures can be so high despite $30m of promised track improvements. Photograph: EPA

The number of greyhounds injured or dying on New South Wales racetracks has surged, with a new report from the state’s industry regulator finding that last winter was the worst on record for the sport since 2018.

Data released by the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission revealed that 67 dogs suffered “catastrophic and major” injuries from July to September 2022. Of those, 19 died.