To show your support for phasing out greyhound racing in South Australia, we recommend contacting the key decision‑makers listed below.

Rhiannon Pearce MP, SA Racing Minister:

Email: Minister.Pearce@sa.gov.au

Instagram: @rhiannonpearceking

Facebook: @RhiannonPearceKing

Postal address: PO BOX 1104, Golden Grove Village SA 5125

Peter Malinauskas MP, SA Premier

Email: Premier@sa.gov.au

Instagram: @pmalinaukas

Facebook: @PMalinauakasMP

Postal address: GPO Box 2343 Adelaide SA 5001

Your local MP

Contact directory: SA Parliament Member Details

It will take a moment from your day, but your voice truly matters. When many people send letters calling for change, it becomes far more likely that we’ll see the result we’re aiming for.

Dear Minister,

I am writing to express my concern about the ongoing welfare issues within the greyhound racing industry and to urge the South Australian Government to begin planning for the phased closure of greyhound racing in our state.

Despite repeated promises of reform, serious animal welfare concerns continue to exist within the industry. Greyhounds continue to suffer injuries and deaths on racetracks, and even with reforms such as straight-track racing, the inherent risks and welfare concerns remain significant. Broader issues surrounding overbreeding, rehoming capacity, and the long-term welfare of retired and unraced dogs also remain unresolved.

At the heart of this issue is a simple question: should entertainment and gambling come at the expense of animal welfare?

Greyhounds are gentle, intelligent animals that deserve safety, care, and protection throughout their entire lives. Yet the current racing model continues to place dogs at risk of serious harm. Injuries such as broken bones, head trauma, spinal damage, and muscle tears are an accepted part of the industry, and fatalities continue to occur. For many South Australians, this is no longer acceptable. The community does not accept this, with 69% of South Australians polled by YouGov (Feb 2026) saying "No level of major injury is acceptable for racing greyhounds”".

I am also concerned by the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding the full lifecycle of racing greyhounds. Without comprehensive birth-to-death tracking and truly independent welfare oversight, the community cannot have confidence that all dogs are being adequately protected, particularly those who never race or those retired from the industry.

Community expectations around animal welfare are changing. Increasingly, people believe industries involving animals must meet higher ethical standards and demonstrate a genuine social licence to operate. Greyhound racing is rapidly losing that social licence.

I acknowledge that a transition away from greyhound racing would require careful planning and support for those currently involved in the industry. However, I believe South Australia has an opportunity to lead with compassion and integrity by developing a responsible phase-out plan that prioritises greyhound welfare, supports rehoming initiatives, and assists participants through industry transition measures.

I urge the Government to develop a phase out plan to assist participants to transition out of the sector, and during the transition period require:

a) Independent review of welfare impacts and sustainability;

b) Publicly accessible birth to death tracking of every greyhound;

c) Public reporting of greyhound injuries; deaths, breeding and rehoming outcomes, and

d) Invest in rehoming and welfare programs for existing racing dogs.

Future generations will judge us by how we treated vulnerable animals when we had the opportunity to do better. I hope the Government will choose to act in the best interests of greyhounds and move toward a more humane future.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kind regards

Every form of communication helps create pressure for change, and the more actions you can take, the greater the impact.

Sending emails, making phone calls, attending community forums, posting / tagging on social media and contacting your local representatives all play an important role in showing decision makers that the community cares deeply about greyhound welfare.

Handwritten letters can be especially powerful. When large numbers of physical letters arrive at an office, they are far harder to ignore than digital communication and often demonstrate a stronger level of public concern and commitment. Taking the time to write and send a letter can make a real impression.

In-person conversations with your local MP can also go a long way. Meeting face-to-face gives you the opportunity to share why this issue matters to you personally and helps put a human voice behind the growing call for change. No matter how you choose to speak up, every action contributes to building momentum for a more compassionate future for greyhounds.

Not receiving a response can feel frustrating and discouraging, especially when you are speaking up about an issue that matters deeply to you. But persistence is important, and decision makers need to know the community will continue demanding better outcomes for greyhounds.

We encourage you to respectfully follow up if you do not hear back. Send another email, make a phone call, or request a meeting with your local representative. Consistent community pressure helps keep animal welfare issues on the agenda and shows that people are paying attention.

Your voice matters, and you have every right to ask questions, seek accountability, and expect your concerns to be heard. Change rarely happens from one conversation alone, it happens when people continue showing up, speaking out, and refusing to stay silent.

Want to better understand the key issues surrounding greyhound racing? Visit our Greyhound Education Hub to explore trusted information and educational resources designed to help you make informed decisions and have confident conversations with others.

The more people understand the realities facing racing greyhounds, the stronger the movement for change becomes.

Whether you are just beginning to learn about the issue or want to deepen your knowledge, our Education Hub provides easy-to-understand resources to help you stay informed, share facts within your community, and become a stronger advocate for greyhound welfare.