Retired greyhounds in New South Wales will still be rehomed overseas, even after a report found this practice to be "distressing and sometimes fatal." The state government rejected a call to pause racing if Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) fails to set new track standards by the end of this year. Lea Drake led a year-long inquiry after a GRNSW employee warned in 2024 about widespread exploitation of dogs in the industry. The inquiry revealed six greyhounds died during transport or preparation to travel to the US under a 2023 rehoming program. Three dogs arrived dead in their crates due to stress or heat exposure on flights. Another dog was euthanised at Sydney airport after suffering a spine fracture when escaping transport. Former GRNSW vet Alex Brittan said the injury was from an accidental collision with a fence. Drake called to stop exporting greyhounds, saying there is no proper oversight and it causes distress and sometimes death. However, the government will only require GRNSW to "prioritize domestic rehoming programs where possible" in a new operating licence next year. Racing Minister David Harris said oversight of dogs sent overseas would be an "operational issue" for GRNSW. Animal Justice MP Emma Hurst said the government’s response fails to meet the need to end greyhound racing. GRNSW CEO Steve Griffin stated the government’s response was right. He reported that the six dog deaths are just 0.4% of the 1,400 dogs rehomed overseas, though this is 10 times higher than GRNSW’s target for race injuries. The government will require better reporting of greyhound deaths and more oversight of rehoming programs but did not cap greyhound births. Since 2016, about 3,800 pups are born yearly, with loose regulation. Many retired dogs stay in kennels long and poor tracking leaves some cases of euthanasia unnoticed. The inquiry also criticized GRNSW for poor management, wasteful spending, and failure to improve racetrack standards. No NSW track has met minimum standards since 2020. Around one dog dies and 300 are injured monthly in races. Drake recommended new track standards by end of 2024 and their full implementation by 2026, with suspension of racing if deadlines are missed. Harris declined to commit to suspending the sport, preferring to work with the industry for a year before deciding. The 722-page report made 65 recommendations after reviewing 1,600 public submissions and 80,000 documents. It called for stronger regulator powers and a new industry inspector to oversee GRNSW and the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC). The government has not committed to these. On report release day, the NSW government also announced plans to demolish the Wentworth Park greyhound track to build green space supporting 7,000 homes. Premier Chris Minns said the government wants to keep the industry alive but may move racing to regional NSW. In contrast, Tasmania recently banned greyhound racing, while Victoria plans to continue the sport despite a report showing a ban could save nearly $500m in 10 years.