Retired greyhounds to continue to be rehomed overseas despite ‘distressing and sometimes fatal’ outcomes

Six greyhounds have died either in transport or during preparation to travel to US since 2023 under Greyhound Racing NSW’s rehoming program. Photograph: AAP

Retired New South Wales greyhounds will continue to be rehomed overseas despite an independent review of the racing industry finding the practice is “distressing and sometimes fatal”.

The state government has also rejected a recommendation to suspend the sport if the operator, Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW), fails to determine new race track standards by the year’s end.