Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) has totally rejected the stance of the South Australian RSPCA which once again has reiterated its long-held view that SA greyhound racing should be transitioned into closure.

The SA greyhound industry is currently under review with a clear set of reform expectations outlined in recommendations of the Ashton Review. It continues to effectively embrace all of those expectations.

It is worth noting that throughout the implementation of the Ashton Review, GRSA has maintained professional engagement with the RSPCA, including transparent provision of information, referral of welfare concerns and formal meetings every two months.

It is disappointing that, despite the strong working relationship, the RSPCA has chosen to take the public stance it has, disregarding the significant progress made and outcomes achieved so far by the SA greyhound industry.

At every stage of the Ashton Review and reform process, GRSA and industry stakeholders have embraced the opportunity to improve and safeguard the industry for the future.

The challenge of the 78 recommendations assigned to the industry, including 10 specifically proposed by the RSPCA, has been responded to as it works tirelessly to ensure they become entrenched in future operations.

As of May, almost 80 per cent of the recommendations have been endorsed by the Greyhound Industry Reform Inspector (GIRI) as complete, with regular follow-ups to ensure their ongoing effectiveness.

While the results of these changes will be measured and are meant to be measured over the longer term, GRSA is already seeing outcomes that demonstrate best practice governance, welfare and integrity standards and performance.

GRSA is on track to implement all 78 recommendations assigned to it by the July 7, 2026 deadline. It then intends to work with the GIRI, State Government and Industry stakeholders to secure a future built on long term accountability.

And GRSA is committing to a total organisation rebuild, including recruitment of national animal welfare leaders from RSPCA and the Animal Welfare League to the GRSA Board and senior management teams.

Greyhound racing in South Australia will, given the opportunity, continue to make an important economic and social contribution to SA, particularly in regional and outer suburban areas. And the industry will continue to put the greyhound first in every decision that is made.