Departmental Release
Extension of Drake Inquiry timeframe
The reporting date for the Drake Inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW has been extended until 31 July 2025.
Minister for Gaming and Racing David Harris approved the extension today following a request by Acting Commissioner the Hon Lea Drake.
The extension is needed due to the large volume of sensitive and complex material provided to the Inquiry.
The extra time will also ensure procedural fairness to all parties and allow more in-depth consideration of reform recommendations.
The Inquiry has done important work to help ensure a viable and sustainable greyhound racing industry in NSW with the highest standards of integrity and animal welfare.
The Inquiry has:
- received over 1,600 public submissions via the website form or email address
- considered more than 80,000 documents
- held 31 days of hearings
- heard from 36 witnesses.
The final hearing was held on Thursday 13 February 2025.