RULE CHANGES CONSULTATION
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is reviewing Victoria’s Local Rules (LR) of Racing to make sure…
CEO Monthly Update May 2018
Welcome to the May edition of Greyhound Monthly Victoria. A major development in April was the release of the final version of the Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds, developed by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) and which is posted at agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/dogs/greyhounds/code-of-practice.
Unsung heroes of the Greyhound Adoption Program
Stumpy and Bingo have been integral in Victoria’s Greyhound Adoption Program re-homing in record numbers in recent years.
CEO Monthly Update May 2017
It has been another busy month for GRV as we continue to work on developing a strong and sustainable long term future for the sport. As I mentioned last month, the capital works program is now well underway to ensure that Victoria’s greyhound racing clubs have the infrastructure they need to improve track safety, support industry development through new training centres and deliver a great experience for racing audiences and community events. GRV is also working to strengthen the clubs in the many roles they play in their communities by funding people to provide dedicated support for the clubs and also developing a collective strategic plan and new marketing initiatives.
New Local Rules focus on animal welfare and integrity
New local rules covering rehoming greyhounds (LR42.6), euthanasia (LR42.7 to 42.10), lures (LR42.11 to 42.27), live baiting, greyhound properties and suspended and disqualified persons, will come into effect on 14 June 2016 in Victoria. The new rules, many in direct response to recommendations in the Racing Integrity Commissioner and Chief Veterinary Officer Victoria reports, will…