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:
- 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;
- Financial, economic and animal welfare impacts of the proposed phase out of greyhound racing in Tasmania; and
- 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
- Hearing schedule 7 November 2025
- Hearing schedule 28 November 2025
- Media Release 28 May 2026 - Current Committee Workplan