NSW greyhound industry to be compensated

The greyhound racing industry has been assured it will be compensated as part of the NSW Government's plan to end the industry.

Financial assistance has been assured by Greyhounds Transition Taskforce Co-ordinator General John Keniry on the back of legislation fast-tracked through parliament yesterday.

"I can reassure those working in the greyhound industry that the government has committed to providing financial assistance to transition dogs and people out of the greyhound industry," Dr Keniry said.

While it was expected the laws would be debated in the lower house later this month after passing through the Legislative Council late on Wednesday night, the controversial bill was introduced by Deputy Premier Troy Grant yesterday morning for debate.

Dr Keniry said the legislation that is before the parliament also allows for a transition period to be determined to allow an orderly closure of the industry.