Eight years since the shocking live baiting scandal of 2015 the SA greyhound racing industry has never been subject to an independent inquiry. Independent inquiries have occurred in all states (except the NT).

In 2023, the SA media is still actively reporting on greyhound track deaths, mass graves, live baiting, and doping.

The SA State Government has allowed oversight of animal welfare to remain with the commercial dog racing body. It’s the same body that also has responsibility for the promotion of racing — two conflicting objectives.

Below are statements from RSPCA SA CEO Tim Vasudeva from 2016. Unfortunately, they are still apply today in 2023.

“The SA Greyhound Racing Industry is shrouded in secrecy, accountable to no-one but themselves, and with a culture that even its leaders describe as ‘defined by animal deaths being acceptable and necessary and where profits come before welfare

“The blatant conflict of interest that exists in allowing the same governing body responsible for the commercial side of greyhound racing to also be the one policing it can no longer be ignored.“

“The SA greyhound racing industry’s total lack of transparency is a strong warning that it’s also failing here – which is why self-regulation must end, and why this Parliamentary Inquiry is so important.

Please sign this petition to urge the State Government to progress an independent inquiry into the South Australian Greyhound Racing Industry.