NSW Greyhound Commission Must Set Rules for Rehoming and Putting Down Dogs; Rehomed Dogs Must Stay Registered for Life; Registration Must Be Free

Greyhound Racing Amendment (Whole-of-life Tracking) Bill 2026

Private Member's Bill

11 Feb 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

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animal welfare euthanasia greyhound racing pet breeding

Introduced by: Abigail Boyd MLC (GRN)

Links to official parliament websites

Official page: progress through parliament

Official page: bill text and explanatory notes

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission must set standards for rehoming and euthanising greyhounds. These standards apply to any greyhound that has been owned or kept for racing.
Greyhounds that are rehomed as pets must stay registered under greyhound racing laws for the rest of their lives.
The Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission cannot charge fees or set registration conditions for rehomed greyhounds.