Greyhound Racing Victoria Defends Record as Animal Welfare Motion Passes

A motion put to the Victorian Legislative Council by the Animal Justice Party (AJP) calling for Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) to include more detail on animal welfare integrity data has caused a divide among the greyhound-racing community and animal activists. The motion was passed on Oct. 16, receiving 23 “yes” votes to 14 “noes”, to increase protocols on record keeping—with a focus on injuries incurred at the track and on training paddocks. The AJP member of the Legislative Council for Northern Victoria, Georgie Purcell, strongly advocated for the motion, arguing there was a high demand from lawmakers and the general public for greater transparency in greyhound racing....