Greyhounds Fly to Australia After NZ Ban | Sydney News

New Zealand’s greyhound racing ban has sparked a controversial exodus as up to 10% of the industry’s dogs are being flown to Queensland, Australia — despite the ban’s original goal of improving animal welfare. Animal groups are alarmed, warning these dogs are still destined for racing, not adoption, and are especially concerned about a new Queensland track with a history of safety issues. The costly charter flights could have funded rehoming efforts at home, while Queensland officials claim they’re uninvolved in the logistics but support the industry for its economic value and existing safety regulations. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s rehoming group denies involvement in the exports, as pressure mounts on Australia’s already strained rehoming system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d4e49d0cfe140af