CGRC spokesperson Kel Watt said Goulburn and its existing infrastructure “could be considered” as the group prepares for its first court appearance against the legislation next week.

CGRC will seek compensation, property protection, and will contest the formally scrapped NSW greyhound ban and McHugh report inquiry.

Penalties include a $15,000 ban or 12 months in jail. 

“We would consider [Goulburn] due to the close personal and business relationships between clubs and staff as well as the relatively good geography,” Mr Watt said.

“However we would need to consider a number of other factors and negotiate with councils, government; staff and participants.

“There is a big fear, there is a lot of people indirectly working out of Goulburn and Canberra. Local staff, trainers and participants don’t stop at the border, several Goulburn residents will lose Sunday jobs in Canberra, that’s why we’re fighting it.”

MP Pru Goward expressed her surprise in the ACT’s decision to ban greyhound racing as opposed to harmonising legislation with NSW, but welcomed the opportunity for Goulburn to provide a “great experience” for greyhound racing fans in the region.

“I know the Goulburn club - which has excellent facilities and animal welfare practices - is very keen to embrace ACT owners and trainers, with the potential to host Canberra meetings on a Saturday night. I'm right behind Goulburn's bid. More jobs and more dollars for the local economy,” Hume MP Angus Taylor said.

In tune, Goulburn Mulwaree Council general manager Warwick Bennett cited the significant economic benefit of the local greyhound facility.

“The council would strongly encourage the ACT Greyhound Club to work closely with the Goulburn Greyhound Racing Club to provide a continuous and uninterrupted service to their events,” Mr Bennett said.

“We are working with the state government to further improve the facilities at Goulburn, including the potential for a straight track and lights that will allow televised night meetings.”

ACT attorney general Gordon Ramsay announced the prohibition of greyhound racing and trialing in June following an independent analysis by Mary Durkin.

A taskforce will be established to ensure a smooth transition for those in the greyhound industry.

Breeding, training and ownership of racing greyhounds will remain permitted but monitored by the Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

Mr Watt maintains last year’s ACT election, which produced a minority government, resulted in an unnecessary attack on the greyhound industry for the territory. 

“The shut down is not because we’ve done something wrong it’s because of a political deal. There’s nothing to stop this approach for any other organisation. The principal is at stake as well,” he said, criticising the lack of consultation in the lead up to the ban.

“Often you see a crisis brings people together, in NSW we saw the threat of a shutdown unify people.”