Your Questions, Answered
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1. Your local MP, particularly Labor representatives:
Getting your local MP on board is one of the most powerful ways to create change. MPs are there to represent the views of people in their electorate, and when they hear directly from constituents, they can raise those concerns within Parliament and with key decision-makers.
The more local MPs who speak up, the harder it becomes for Racing Minister Rhiannon Pearce and Premier Peter Malinauskas to ignore the community’s call for action. By contacting your MP, you are not just sending one message, you are helping build political pressure from across South Australia.
Find the contact information for your local MP and send them our email template below: https://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/Members/Member-Details
2. Rhiannon Pearce MP, South Australian Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing and
Email: Minister.Pearce@sa.gov.au
Instagram: @rhiannonpearceking
Facebook: @RhiannonPearceKing
Post: PO Box 1066, Adelaide SA 5000
3. Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South Australia.
Email: Premier@sa.gov.au
Instagram: @pmalinauskasmp
Facebook: @PMalinauskasMP
Post: GPO Box 2343, Adelaide SA 5001
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To: Your local MP
CC:Minister.Pearce@sa.gov.au ; Premier@sa.gov.au
Dear [MP’s name],
I’m writing as a resident of [suburb/electorate] to ask you to support stronger action for South Australia’s greyhounds.
The final Greyhound Industry Reform Inspector report has recommended that greyhound racing continue. However, significant animal welfare concerns remain unresolved after two years of reform.
I’m asking you to support a responsibly managed phase-out of greyhound racing in South Australia.
Five of the 78 reform recommendations remain incomplete, including issues relating to breeding, welfare complaints, enforcement of housing and welfare standards, and the care and rehoming of retired greyhounds.
These are not minor administrative issues. They directly affect how greyhounds are bred, protected, housed and cared for throughout and after their racing lives.
Greyhounds also continue to be injured through racing. Between January and August 2026, RSPCA South Australia reports that 607 injuries were recorded in South Australia, including 164 major injuries and eight deaths.
Reform should be judged by the outcomes it delivers for greyhounds, not simply by the number of recommendations marked as complete.
That is why I believe South Australia should be leading the way and planning for a responsibly managed phase-out of greyhound racing.
As my local representative, I’m asking you to make your position clear and advocate directly for stronger protections and a managed phase-out.
Please let me know whether you support these actions and what steps you will take to help protect South Australia’s greyhounds.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
[Your suburb & postcode]
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