❓ Hon Amanda Dorn questions the Minister regarding greyhound breeding, rehoming rates, and the WESTCHASE incentive scheme, suggesting overbreeding and welfare concerns. The Minister denies public funding for breeding and declines a review of WESTCHASE.
AnsweredQoN 623Legislative Assembly
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Greyhounds
623. Hon Amanda Dorn to
the minister representing the Minister for Racing
and Gaming:
I refer the minister
to the approximately 220 greyhound pups whelped in Western Australia between 1 January
and 31 May this year.
(1) How many dogs were rehomed by Greyhounds as Pets
Western Australia, the industry-run rehoming program, in the same period?
(2) Does the minister support continuing public
funding for a breeding scheme that appears to incentivise overbreeding, in the
midst of a companion animal welfare crisis?
(3) Will the minister commit to reviewing the
WESTCHASE incentive scheme, including eligibility requirements and its impact
on greyhound overproduction and rehoming pressures, please?
623. Hon Amanda Dorn to
the minister representing the Minister for Racing
and Gaming:
I refer the minister
to the approximately 220 greyhound pups whelped in Western Australia between 1 January
and 31 May this year.
(1) How many dogs were rehomed by Greyhounds as Pets
Western Australia, the industry-run rehoming program, in the same period?
(2) Does the minister support continuing public
funding for a breeding scheme that appears to incentivise overbreeding, in the
midst of a companion animal welfare crisis?
(3) Will the minister commit to reviewing the
WESTCHASE incentive scheme, including eligibility requirements and its impact
on greyhound overproduction and rehoming pressures, please?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question. I am responding on behalf of the Minister for
Racing and Gaming, who has provided the following answer.
(1) From 1 January to 31 May 2025, Greyhounds as Pets
Western Australia (GAPWA) facilitated the adoption of 126 individual
greyhounds. It is important to note that GAPWA is not the sole avenue for
rehoming, as other adoption programs also operate in Western Australia.
(2) Public funding is not provided for breeding
schemes.
(3) There are no current plans to review the
scheme. The WESTCHASE incentive scheme is delivered through Racing and Wagering
Western Australia, which is funded by wagering turnover and is specifically
designed to support a strong and sustainable greyhound racing industry in
Western Australia.
for some notice of the question. I am responding on behalf of the Minister for
Racing and Gaming, who has provided the following answer.
(1) From 1 January to 31 May 2025, Greyhounds as Pets
Western Australia (GAPWA) facilitated the adoption of 126 individual
greyhounds. It is important to note that GAPWA is not the sole avenue for
rehoming, as other adoption programs also operate in Western Australia.
(2) Public funding is not provided for breeding
schemes.
(3) There are no current plans to review the
scheme. The WESTCHASE incentive scheme is delivered through Racing and Wagering
Western Australia, which is funded by wagering turnover and is specifically
designed to support a strong and sustainable greyhound racing industry in
Western Australia.
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