Compensation for greyhound racing participants will be included in the greyhound racing legislation as the phase out of the code progresses.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Tasmanian Government will support participants and their dogs with compensation to be included in the Greyhound Racing Legislation Amendments (Phasing Out Reform) Bill 2025 and in the Budget.
"As we progress the phaseout of greyhound racing in Tasmania by June 2029, we will ensure participant and animal welfare are the priority," Premier Rockliff said.
"Details about the compensation framework will be included in the legislation and a funding package will be outlined in this year's Budget, supporting a careful and measured exit from greyhound racing in Tasmania."
The Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner is developing the phaseout plan for the greyhound racing industry.
Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, said the Government is delivering for Tasmania with a measured and sensible phaseout of greyhound racing with appropriate scrutiny through the Parliamentary Committee.
"Consultation during this process has already been extensive, and the Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner will undertake further consultation during the development of the phaseout plan, which forms part of the Bill," Minister Howlett said.
"This phaseout plan, which is subject to public inspection during the transition period, will be tabled in the Parliament.
"It will serve as a strategic and operational guidance document in the management of the phase out of greyhound racing."
The Tasmanian Government remains committed to phasing out the industry, making sure there is good animal welfare rehoming and a clear pathway for participants who are going to be impacted by the transition.
