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Melissa Meehan and William Ton

Another greyhound racing ban could see dishlickers done

It's a race to the finish line for the greyhound industry. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

A state leader's bid for political power could spell the death knell for greyhound racing across Australia as animal activists hail an end to the controversial sport in the Apple Isle.

The tenuous Tasmanian administration of Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced it will phase out greyhound racing by mid-2029 as it works to shore up support from independents to continue in minority government.

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