Tasmanian government delays greyhound racing ban vote to avoid upper house defeat The Tasmanian government is deferring debate on its bill to ban greyhound racing by June 2029 in an effort to secure enough support in the upper house for the legislation to pass. Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed the delay ahead of a scheduled Legislative Council vote, stating the government aims to win over additional members through further consultation. The move comes as the greyhound racing industry has rejected a proposed $4.8 million compensation package designed to assist participants in transitioning out of the sport ahead of the ban. Industry representatives have described the compensation offer as inadequate, citing a lack of detail on how funds would be distributed. Racing Integrity Commissioner Sean Carroll has been tasked with consulting with industry stakeholders to develop a methodical approach to allocating the compensation, taking into account individual circumstances and investments made by participants. The government maintains that three quarters of Tasmanians support phasing out greyhound racing, and that the legislation includes increased safeguards for greyhounds during the transition period. The Greyhound Racing Legislation Amendments (Phasing Out Reform) Bill 2025 remains under consideration, with no new date set for the upper house vote.
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