[4] Venues In 1927 Frederick 'Judge' Swindell established the Greyhound Coursing Association and the first meeting was held using a 'tin hare' (mechanical lure) at Epping Racecourse (Harold Park) on 28 May 1927.

In 2009, the government formed a new legislation, known as the Greyhound Racing Act 2009 which made provisions in regards to the control and regulation of the industry and the Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) then became responsible for the regulatory affairs of the sport in addition to the commercial aspects.

[10] In June 2016, Australian former High Court judge Michael McHugh conducted a Special Commission of Inquiry for the Australian state of New South Wales where key findings in the report included a high death rate with uncompetitive greyhounds being euthanised over a twelve year period and the under-reporting of greyhound deaths and injuries.

[11] Despite self-regulatory efforts to address the issue of live baiting and other animal welfare issues,[12] the investigation led to suspensions, inquiries, condemnation of the practice and the banning of greyhound racing in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory from 1 July 2017, [13][14][15] following the passage of legislation.

[150] NSW hosts the world's richest race, the Million Dollar Chase in October at Wentworth Park.

[153] Families that have adopted greyhounds soon discover that these dogs are naturally gentle, loving and, surprisingly, don't need a lot of exercise.

[155][156] Adoption has been hampered in states and territories which cling to old-fashioned beliefs about the need to muzzle pet greyhounds.

[157] Both the RSPCA and the Australian Veterinary Association recommend against muzzles for companion animal greyhounds.

[159] In 2013, ABC News revealed that some greyhounds were given to veterinary surgeons as blood donors and then euthanised.

[160][161] In 2015, the Australian Veterinary Association stated that all greyhounds bred for racing should be registered with an independent authority in order to track their lifetime movements.

[168] Notable Australian owners of racing greyhounds include Tony Lockett,[168] Tim Cahill,[169] and Ricky Ponting.

[170] In Australian English, the term "plumpton" (named for the village in Sussex) has been used for an enclosed racecourse for greyhounds.