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2024
- 29 February 2024: Greyhound industry leaders commit to revitalisation and revolution
- 27 February 2024: NSW leading the way in greyhound industry oversight with new technology
- 09 February 2024: GWIC imposes lifetime disqualification for serious breach of animal welfare standards
- 09 February 2024: GWIC steward Steff Richards takes a colourful approach to supporting Leukaemia Foundation
- 18 January 2024: GWIC head office to remain in Bathurst
2023
- 18 December 2023: GWIC takes strong action in relation to animal cruelty matters
- 18 December 2023: NSW Leading the way when it comes to greyhound racing welfare & integrity
- 1 November 2023: Official first for greyhound racing as females fill all major roles at Gosford
- 26 October 2023: All-female stewards panel to celebrate a unique track record at Muswellbrook
- 23 October 2023: Android app release joins Apple and web versions in major development for eTrac
- 16 September 2023: Industry unites to announce new rehoming & prohibited substances strategies
- 7 July 2023: Double-Arm Lure and Preferred Box Draw Trials
- 20 April: First race injury reduction pilot commences
- 13 April 2023: Industry Rehoming Policy Changes from 1 May 2023
- 23 February 2023: Greyhound Industry on the same page for race injury reduction strategy
- 22 February 2023: Industry focused on injury reduction strategies
- 13 February 2023: Advisory Council welcomes fresh industry faces
2022
- 2 December 2022: Commission hands down life-time ban for baiting charges
- 7 October 2022: Greyhound trainer immediately disqualified following discovery of prohibited live
- 16 June 2022: Kevin Anderson: World first for greyhound welfare
- 31 May 2022: GWIC clarifies inaccuracies in 2GB broadcast
- 31 May 2022: GWIC assisting New South Wales Police in ongoing matter
- 21 April 2022: New Racing Rules to take effect from 1 May 2022
- 1 April 2022: Opportunity for young people to get involved at greyhound
- 1 April 2022: Introduction of new GWIC policy for public and private syndicate groups
- 31 March 2022: GWIC seeking industry rep for Animal Welfare Committee
- 2 March 2022: Vale Alan Brown AM, Chief Commissioner of the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission
2021
- 17 December 2021: GWIC introduces two new Local Rules
- 13 December 2021: Serious Rule breach sees 10-year penalty imposed by GWIC
- 2 December 2021: Greyhound Racing industry on track
- 16 September 2021: Results of pilot study into race day water consumption now available
- 14 September 2021: Young participants now able to box greyhounds on race day
- 26 August 2021: GWIC warns participants over bad behaviour
- 17 August 2021: GWIC focus on pin-firing
- 13 August 2021: Outcome of the Box Draw Review now available
- 9 July 2021: COVID-19 Update
- 20 June 2021: NSW invests in greyhound racing future
- 9 June 2021: Toby Weekes' Interim Suspension Lifted
- 27 May 2021: Contract terminated following veterinary incident at Richmond
- 28 April 2021: Kevin Anderson: NSW Government welcomes new head of GWIC
- 27 April 2021: Steve Griffin appointed Chief Executive Officer
- 8 April 2021: Wow permitted to race in Golden Easter Egg Final under new trainer and owner
- 17 March 2021: GWIC strengthens focus on wagering in the greyhound racing industry
- 12 March 2021: 2021 Registration renewals - now open!
- 25 February 2021: Kevin Anderson: World leading greyhound racing reforms continue
- 22 February 2021: GWIC appoints new Director of Racing Operations (Chief Steward)
- 29 January 2021: GWIC warns participants over bad behaviour
- 27 January 2021: GWIC monitoring weather conditions as heat wave continues across NSW
- 26 January 2021: Independent GWIC review of box draw process
2020
- 16 November 2020: GWIC thanks industry for cooperation with audit of greyhound register
- 13 October 2020: Internal investigation review
- 9 October 2020: Chief Executive Officer Judy Lind to step down
- 7 September 2020: First greyhound club manager survey reveals satisfaction with stewarding and vet services
- 4 September 2020: Allegation of inappropriate email by Commission member of staff
- 31 August 2020: Million Dollar Chase - Participation of Interstate Greyhounds
- 31 August 2020: Lowest greyhound racing injury rates recorded
- 28 August 2020: Chief Commissioner responds to claims by Robert Borsak
- 28 August 2020: Updated advice on use of knackery meat
- 27 August 2020: GWIC media statement in relation to knackery meat
- 31 July 2020: Racing Appeals Tribunal dismisses Mr Stiff's appeal
- 29 July 2020: GWIC provides industry with transparency around its expenditure and funding
- 24 July 2020: Appointment of Mr Brett Day as Commission’s Chief Steward
- 05 July 2020: Commission refutes claims made in Sydney Morning Herald article
- 30 June 2020: Commission is focused on education ahead of the new Code of Practice
- 30 June 2020: Minister Anderson - NSW to introduce Australia's highest level of greyhound care
- 11 June 2020: Registration reprieve for greyhound racing participants
- 26 May 2020: Ellen Harris appointed as industry representative on Animal Welfare Committee
- 19 May 2020: Commission issues Life Ban for animal cruelty
- 19 May 2020: EOI: professional trainers invited to sit on injury panel
- 15 May 2020: Commission statement in relation to catastrophic injury at the Gardens
- 07 May 2020: Next steps in the development of a Greyhound Code of Practice
- 16 April 2020: EOI for Industry Representative on Animal Welfare Committee
- 15 April 2020: Commission corrects the public record
- 9 April 2020: Commission defends draft Code of Practice
- 7 April 2020: One week left to have your say on the draft NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice
- 31 March 2020: Commission calls for further cooperation
- 27 March 2020: Draft Code of Practice consultation period extended
- 26 March 2020: Excellent demonstration of high-standard COVID-19 procedures at Richmond
- 24 March 2020: Use of PPE by veterinarian at Gosford Race meeting
- 16 March 2020: Joint message from GRNSW and GWIC in relation to greyhound racing events in NSW
- 13 March 2020: Finish-on-lure racing temporarily replaced by regular racing
- 9 March 2020: Three weeks left to have your say on the draft Code of Practice
- 6 March 2020: Canine Infectious Diarrhoea confirmed on the NSW South Coast
- 26 February 2020: Commission contests unfair claims made by Sky News
- 25 February 2020: Canine Coronavirus - Commission urges trainers to monitor greyhound health
- 22 February 2020: Greyhounds retired outside the industry are still protected
- 13 February 2020: Response to questions from journalist Paige Cockburn ABC News
- 3 February 2020: Greyhound tracking program confirms welfare of pups
- 31 January 2020: Commission to conduct public consultation information sessions
- 18 January 2020: Letter to the editor, crikey.com.au
- 16 January 2020: Have your say on the proposed NSW Greyhound Welfare Code of Practice
- 14 January 2020: Media Statement in relation to Tim Caines interim suspension
2019
- 19 December 2019: Greyhound race deaths at an all time low
- 10 December 2019: Media statement in relation to Timothy Caines matter
- 5 December 2019: Media statement in relation to Timothy Caines matter
- 21 November 2019: Greyhound Commission publishes 2018/19 annual report
- 12 November 2019: Shane Polson outcome
- 4 November 2019: GWIC welcomes new Commissioners
- 28 October 2019: Commission reminds participants of acceptable training equipment
- 24 October 2019: Commission statement in relation to 'Cop A Chevy'
- 17 October 2019: Commission update on its Million Dollar Chase integrity and welfare program
- 9 October 2019: GWIC and GRNSW offer support to greyhound racing participants affected by bushfires
- 4 October 2019: Commission’s greyhound tracking program focuses on 2018 cohort
- 24 September 2019: Latest breeding statistics a good sign for the greyhound racing industry
- 13 September 2019: GWIC & GBOTA Investigation Outcome
- 10 September 2019: Race 7 at Bathurst
- 28 August 2019: Commission's latest report shows decline in racing injuries
- 19 August 2019: Greyhound regulator responds to criticism
- 14 August 2019: Charles Sultana matter finalised
- 21 June 2019: GWIC keeps a close eye on exports
- 20 June 2019: GWIC's concern about participant misconduct
- 18 June 2019: GWIC announces fee reduction
- 23 May 2019: GWIC enhances prohibited substance program
- 13 May 2019: New GWIC data highlights re-homing success and confirms compliance approach
- 24 April 2019: Commission Responds to comments on Tornado Tears – Wentworth Park 20 April 2019
- 18 April 2019: Commission announces Cobalt and Arsenic Prevention Notification Strategy
- 8 April 2019: GRNSW and GWIC strengthen collaboration
- 8 February 2019: Panel to investigate serious greyhound track injuries
2018
- 4 October 2018: Welfare & Integrity remain the focus as finals approach
- 5 September 2018: Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission on the right track
- 15 August 2018: A million reasons for greyhound racing participants to fully comply
- 20 July 2018: Animal welfare a top priority for newly established Commission
- 13 July 2018: Commission targets animal cruelty with zero tolerance approach
- 2 July 2018: Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission commences
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