Despite GA's recent decision to defer the new National Racing Rules until May 2022, the Commission has decided that it is in the interest of the sport not to delay the introduction of three new Local Rules. This follows the implementation of two new Local Rules in December, relating to pin-firing and breeding exemptions.

The new Local Rules are outlined below:

Abandoned Greyhounds: LR106B

The new local rule (LR106B) is intended to allow public trainers who have custody of a greyhound that has been abandoned by its owner to re-home the greyhound once certain conditions have been met.

Greyhound owners are responsible for caring for their greyhounds throughout their lives, and owners who fail to do so may face disciplinary action or even a charge under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.

Lay Betting: LR87A

LR87A places additional restrictions on lay betting, or betting to lose.  The purpose of LR87A is to make it clear to participants that betting against your own greyhound in a race, or having someone else do so on your behalf, or receiving the proceeds from lay betting, is an offence.

Participants from another state who are operating in NSW: LR15A

LR15A will require participants registered interstate who are operating in NSW for a period of two months to register in NSW.  While the Commission recognises that participants frequently travel to other states to race, the purpose of this rule is to ensure that trainers who are consistently operating in NSW are registered in NSW.