Greyhounds Australasia News

GA welcomes Working Dog Alliance report into improving greyhound welfare

August 11, 2015 Comments Off

By Steven Tuesday 11 August 2015 Greyhounds Australasia CEO Scott Parker today welcomed the Working Dog Alliance Australia report into best practice rearing, socialisation, education and training methods for racing greyhounds released by GRNSW last week. “This is a landmark ... Read More »

Amendments to Greyhounds Australasia Rules

June 26, 2015 Comments Off

By Steven Friday 26 June 2015 The Board of Greyhounds Australasia (GA) has approved new and amended national rules (GARs) effective 1 July 2015 (click here). The objective of these new and amended rules is to further strengthen industry integrity ... Read More »

Greyhound racing industry disgusted by Four Corners revelations; takes decisive action

February 16, 2015 Comments Off

By Steven Monday 16 February 2015 The Australian greyhound racing industry is taking action against industry participants caught engaging in the illegal practice of live baiting. read more Read full article Source:: http://www.galtd.org.au/GreyhoundsAustralasia/index.php?q=node Read More »

Amendments to Greyhounds Australasia Rules

December 9, 2014 Comments Off

By Steven Tuesday 9 December 2014 Greyhounds Australasia (GA) today announced amendments to the Greyhounds Australasia Rules (GARs) effective from 1 January 2015. The amendments are: 1. GAR1 Definitions Exempted Substance – Add to the definition to read: 3. Antiparasitics ... Read More »

Greyhounds Australasia Industry Feedback

December 2, 2014 Comments Off

By Steven Tuesday 2 December 2014 The Greyhounds Australasia (GA) Industry Feedback Form on proposed greyhound welfare rule changes will be available shortly. Read full article Source:: http://www.galtd.org.au/GreyhoundsAustralasia/index.php?q=node Read More »

Position Vacant – Administration Officer

July 25, 2014 No Comments »

By Steven Friday 25 July 2014 Greyhounds Australasia (GA) is the peak body representing the Australasian greyhound racing industry. We have an opportunity for an experienced administrator to make a difference for our members. The greyhound racing industry is growing ... Read More »

GA appoints new Greyhound Welfare Working Party Chair

July 17, 2014 No Comments »

By Steven Thursday 17 July 2014 Greyhounds Australasia (GA) is pleased to announce the appointment of prominent greyhound administrator, owner and breeder Mr Steve Hawkins as Chair of GA’s Greyhound Welfare Working Party following the retirement of Dr. Geoff Baxter. ... Read More »

Greyhounds Australasia releases Review of Greyhound Export Welfare Standards

June 24, 2014 No Comments »

By Steven Tuesday 24 June 2014 Peak national greyhound racing body Greyhounds Australasia (GA) today published its final report into Australian greyhound export welfare standards, with the GA Board accepting each of the report’s 12 recommendations including maintaining GA’s suspension ... Read More »

GA endorses National Welfare Strategy

May 14, 2014 No Comments »

By Steven Wednesday 14 May 2014 The Board of peak industry body Greyhounds Australasia (GA) has endorsed a new national approach to help ensure continued improvement in greyhound welfare outcomes. The national approach has been adopted as a result of ... Read More »

Review of Australian Greyhound Export Welfare Standards

April 11, 2014 No Comments »

By Steven Friday 11 April 2014 Greyhounds Australasia (GA) is currently finalising a Review of Australian Greyhound Export Welfare Standards. The draft report was concluded in January this year and is now being considered by the GA Board and member ... Read More »