Prohibitions on the Importation and Exportation of Greyhounds

FED Prohibitions on the Importation and Exportation of Greyhounds

Customs Legislation Amendment (Commercial Greyhound Export and Import Prohibition) Bill 2021

Private Member's Bill

23 Jul 2025: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

If this bill passes, it means that:

People cannot import or export greyhounds or their reproductive material without official permission.

The Agriculture Minister can only grant permission if the greyhound is a domestic pet; it cannot be for breeding, racing or commercial use.

Exporters must keep records of the greyhound's age, sex, weight and the reason for export.

Exporters must provide these records to the Agriculture Minister or an authorised person upon request.

Any new law that removes these prohibitions must be approved by a resolution of both Houses of Parliament.