The state prime minister, Mike Baird, said the findings by a special commission set up prompted the government to "take no action other than to stop the industry." The sport will be banned from July 1, 2017, Baird said in a statement.
Greyhound dog race in Australia
"The Greyhound Dog race has begun to be banned in many countries and a number of states in the United States and is only declared valid in eight countries in the world. NSW will be the first state in Australia to ban it, "Baird said in a separate upload on his Facebook page.
"Until the next few months, we will talk with the industry to help minimize the losses that will occur, in related industries, while we move forward to close it."
The decision led to shares in Tabcorp's company declining about five percent on Thursday, though it claimed that the greyhound races gave only 5 percent of the profits from the race.
The investigation, led by Australian lawyer Michael McHugh QC, found that 68,000 greyhounds bred in the last 12 years have been destroyed only in the consideration they can not compete.
That number represents half of the entire greyhound population, according to the report. It was also mentioned that 20 percent of the coaches who handle the dogs use "live bait" like rabbits that dogs have to pursue for practice.
McHugh's report adds that "many coaches" do not refer to veterinarians or adequate care for injured dogs, preferring "cheap" treatment and ways that hurt the animals. The industry has turned a blind eye to reports of violence against the animals.
The state government will consult with companies and animal livestock agencies to implement closure plans within the next 12 months. "I sympathize with the innocent trainers and who will lose their jobs or hobbies as a result of this closure," Baird said.
"I also understand the disappointment of the people who enjoy this sport. But we can no longer and can not bear to allow improper treatment of the animals. "
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