Reminder – New Local Rules coming into effect
Greyhound Racing Victoria would like to remind all participants of the local rules coming into effect for meetings held on or after 1st October 2023.
Greyhound status and movement requirements
The GRIU has provided some helpful information for trainers around greyhound tracking.
Clarification on dress code requirements
Minimum dress requirements were removed from the rulebook from May 1…
Updated rules commence this Sunday
Updated national and local greyhound racing rules will commence from Sunday 1 May, 2022.
Local Rule 42.6: mandatory forms from 1 July
Please take note that from 1 July 2018 the forms issued by GRV for use if seeking a medical or behavioural exception from re-homing requirements under Local Rule 42.6, will be MANDATORY for compliance.
Updated information about LR42.6 Medical and Behavioural Exceptions
To assist participants in compliance with LR42.6, new template forms are now available on the GRV Greyhound Care + Standards webpage, please visit greyhoundcare.grv.org.au/new-local-rule-42-6/. The new forms should be used if seeking a medical or behavioural exception from re-homing requirements. Please see the LR42.6 Factsheet and FAQ’s for more information.
Have your say on the Victorian Government’s proposed new Greyhound Code of Practice
The draft Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds has been released for public consultation by the Victorian Government’s Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR).
Proposed rule changes covering the export of greyhounds
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is proposing rule changes which enhance existing requirements for the export of greyhounds, placing greater responsibilities on owners.
New and amended registration rules proposed to improve animal welfare and integrity outcomes
Greyhound Racing Victoria is proposing a suite of new rules covering the registration of participants aimed at improving animal welfare and integrity outcomes.