On 18 January 2019, an expert panel (constituted by Professor David Eager of UTS, Scott Robins of Greyhound Racing Victoria and David Aldred of GRNSW) conducted a thorough inspection of the Lismore track and concluded that it is suitable for greyhound racing and trialling, having paramount regard to the safety and welfare of racing greyhounds. The expert panel found that catastrophic injuries at the track in 2019 were the result of non-track related causes. In light of the expert panel’s findings, GRNSW will permit the Lismore track to re-open.
GRNSW re-affirms its ongoing commitment to animal welfare and safety and will continue to monitor racing at the Lismore track for any potential issues with track condition or design.
