Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris has written to the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC) to require it to conduct an inquiry under Part 8 of the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 into matters relating to various complaints concerning Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW).

In accordance with section 85 of the Act, GWIC Acting Commissioner Lea Drake will conduct the Inquiry.

Ms Drake is an accomplished investigator with more than two decades’ experience as a member of the Fair Work Commission and inaugural Commissioner of Integrity of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission, as well as sitting on civil, administrative and sports misconduct related tribunals.

The purpose of the Inquiry is to ensure a viable and sustainable greyhound racing industry in NSW with the highest standards of integrity and animal welfare.

The Inquiry will examine complaints about GRNSW’s governance and operations, track safety and animal welfare issues, including claims made by whistleblowers.

You can find the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry here.

You can find the media statement on the Inquiry here.

The Acting Commissioner must report to the Minister and GWIC, in accordance with section 89 of the Act, by 13 December 2024.