Taxpayers across Australia contribute over a quarter of a billion dollars annually to prop up greyhound racing, according to a Parliamentary Library study requested by NSW Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi. In 2024, direct handouts to the industry totalled about $194 million, with an additional $60 million allocated to publicly funded regulating bodies.
The costs come despite widespread losses within the industry, as the study notes that dog racing often runs at a substantial deficit even with government support. The situation is marked by the ongoing welfare concerns around the sport, including hundreds of dead greyhounds and thousands more injured.
The Parliamentary Library study highlights that, despite massive taxpayer handouts, dog racing in every state often incurs substantial losses.
Queensland appears as a notable contributor to the funding, which has been described as the biggest share among states. The findings underscore a broader pattern of financial strain on public resources linked to the industry’s decline.
Hundreds of dead greyhounds, with thousands more injured.
Author’s summary: Taxpayer subsidies sustain greyhound racing despite persistent losses and welfare concerns, prompting calls for reassessment of public funding in 2024.
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