Greyhound Racing Victoria Rules
The greyhound racing industry in Victoria is governed by Local and National Rules of Racing.
Once they have been adopted by a resolution of the GRV Board, the National Rules, known as Greyhounds Australasia Rules (GARs), form part of the Local Rules. In the event of any conflict between any provisions of the Local Rules and the GARs, or other rules such as the Plumpton Coursing Rules, the Local Rules prevail.
New Local Rules in effect 1 November 2026
The GRV Board have approved the proposed changes to the Local Rules. The new Local Rules will come into effect Sunday 1 November 2026.
While the GRV Board have also approved the proposed National Rule changes, any official update to the GARs is subject to approval by the GA Board. Further information will be provided as it comes to hand.
Greyhound Racing Victoria Rules
- Local Racing Rules (PDF) – effective 1 Nov 2026
- Local Racing Rules (PDF) – effective 1 Nov 2025
- Plumpton Coursing Rules (PDF) – effective 1 Oct 2023
Greyhound Australasia Rules
- National Racing Rules– Link to GA’s Rules landing page
Archived Rules
New Rules: Related Documents
Related Policies & Guidance
Box Draw Report:
- An independent report into the integrity of GRV’s Box Draw processes was finalised in February 2023. Read the report here