Watchdog investigating NSW greyhound racing facing integrity allegations of its own in explosive report

Report from former chief vet alleges Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission failed to enforce industry rules and was obfuscating the facts'

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The greyhound racing watchdog in New South Wales will lead an inquiry into the industry despite concern from advocates the probe's powers are politically constrained" and inadequate" to address allegations of rampant animal abuse.

The state's racing minister, David Harris, announced a new acting commissioner of the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (GWIC), Lea Drake, would lead the inquiry.

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