Despite serious concerns raised in a recent independent review, the New South Wales government plans to continue allowing retired greyhounds to be rehomed overseas, a practice found to be distressing and sometimes fatal for the dogs. Six greyhounds have already died during transport or in preparation for travel to the US since the program began in 2023. The government also rejected a recommendation to suspend the sport if Greyhound Racing New South Wales fails to establish new race track standards by the end of the year. Three dogs sent to the US were found dead in their crates upon arrival, with evidence suggesting stress or heat exposure during long flights as the cause. The government will only require GRNSW to prioritize domestic rehoming where possible under a new operating license, with oversight of greyhounds sent overseas being an operational issue for GRNSW. The government also announced plans to redevelop Wentworth Park, a major greyhound racing track in Sydney, into a shared green space, potentially pushing greyhound racing to regional areas of New South Wales.

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