Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds
The Code of Practice for the keeping of Racing Greyhounds (the Code) was approved by the Minister for Agriculture on 23 April 2018 and came into effect on 1 January 2020.
A copy of the final Code, together with a set of FAQs, helpful infographics and toolkit documents can be downloaded below:
- Code of Practice for the keeping of Racing Greyhounds
[PDF File - 891.0 KB] - Code of Practice for the keeping of Racing Greyhounds
[MS Word Document - 734.4 KB]
Frequently asked questions
- Frequently asked questions [PDF File - 180.5 KB]
- Frequently asked questions [MS Word Document - 1.0 MB]
Infographic
- Greyhound Code infographic [PDF File - 3.8 MB]
- Greyhound Code infographic [MS Word Document - 2.8 MB]
Toolkit documents
- Helping you understand the Code [PDF File - 338.0 KB]
- Helping you understand the Code [MS Word Document - 729.9 KB]
- Guide to developing an EHMP [PDF File - 177.2 KB]
- Guide to developing an EHMP [MS Word Document - 113.4 KB]
- How to write an SOP [PDF File - 173.5 KB]
- How to write an SOP [MS Word Document - 120.0 KB]
- Guide to developing emergency procedures [PDF File - 121.4 KB]
- Guide to developing emergency procedures [MS Word Document - 110.6 KB]
- Guide to escape barriers and housing construction [PDF File - 175.6 KB]
- Guide to escape barriers and housing construction [MS Word Document - 113.1 KB]
- Sample agreement between Person in Charge and veterinarian [PDF File - 84.9 KB]
- Sample agreement between Person in Charge and veterinarian [MS Word Document - 39.8 KB]
- EHMP components and approvals [PDF File - 239.5 KB]
- EHMP components and approvals [MS Word Document - 69.1 KB]
- Guide to understanding record keeping requirements [PDF File - 158.3 KB]
- Guide to understanding record keeping requirements [MS Word Document - 108.4 KB]
Questions about the Code
For further information, call 136 186 or email: pet.welfare@agriculture.vic.gov.au
Consultation on the draft Code
A Regulatory Impact Statement was developed to accompany the draft Code prior to its release for public comment on 14 June 2017. A letter of adequacy was also provided by the Commission for Better Regulation on 3 March 2017.
Copies of the Regulatory Impact Statement, letter of adequacy and other relevant documents can be downloaded below:
- Regulatory impact statement [PDF File - 3.8 MB]
- Regulatory impact statement [MS Word Document - 2.8 MB]
- Letter of adequacy [PDF File - 136.2 KB]
- Letter of adequacy [MS Word Document - 32.8 KB]
- Human rights certificate [MS Word Document - 45.1 KB]
A statement of reasons addressing key issues raised in the public submissions and resulting changes to the Code can be downloaded: