Joint Standing Committee on Greyhound Racing Transition

On 25 May 2026 the Committee resolved to  pursue the following workplan over the coming months in line with its Terms of Reference:

  1. An examination of other jurisdictions, including any parliamentary or statutory inquiries, decisions to phase out the industry, transition frameworks implemented, animal welfare issues, support for participants, compensation arrangements, timelines followed and social and economic impacts;
  2. Financial, economic and animal welfare impacts of the proposed phase out of greyhound racing in Tasmania; and
  3. The future of the Tasmanian racing Deed.

Members

Legislative Council

Hon Cassy O'Connor MLC (Deputy Chair)

Hon Tania Rattray MLC

Hon Meg Webb MLC

House of Assembly

Ms Kristie Johnston MP (Chair)

Mr Marcus Vermey MP

Mr Dean Winter MP

Administration

Secretary:  Ms Fiona Murphy

Ph: 6212 2220

Email: greyhoundtransition@parliament.tas.gov.au

  • Guide for witnesses