Greyhound trainers and breeders say a state government has left them in "limbo" after a bid to ban the industry was put on hold.
Tasmania's minority Liberal government on April 16 halted debate on the phase-out legislation from parliament's upper house after it faced the prospect of losing the vote.
The Liberals in August announced a plan to ban the taxpayer-funded sport by mid-2029 as part of negotiations to form government with a progressive crossbench.
Industry supporters have lashed Premier Jeremy Rockliff for breaking his word - he sent a letter backing greyhounds in the lead-up to the July election.
"From the time he announced the ban, it has been stressful. Since the deferral, it's gone to another level," veteran greyhound trainer Michael Stringer said on Thursday.
"I've had participants ringing me wondering where we go from there. The answer is we don't know. We're in limbo."
The government needed to be clear about when the legislation would be back for a vote, Mr Stringer said.
Government minister Bridget Archer said the government was committed to the ban and the legislation would be reintroduced later this year, but did not provide a date.
Breeder and owner Greg Faye said he wanted an answer sooner rather than later, adding the delay had caused angst in the community.
The government, Greens and several independent MPs claim the industry has lost its social licence amid animal welfare concerns and declining race attendances.
In 2025, 287 greyhounds were injured in Tasmania and two died, according to data accumulated by the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds.
The industry says it is tightly regulated and the loss of the sport would harm regional communities.
Independent upper house MP Bec Thomas, who backs the industry, said there had been "radio silence" since the debate was deferred.
The upper house returns on May 19 for two weeks, and then sits in June.
"It's quite clear the government doesn't have the support and it's quite clear this is all about politics, not about animal welfare," Ms Thomas said.
The vote appears on a knife-edge, with the government needing four of the eight upper house independents onside for it to pass.
Three are expected to vote against the legislation and one is expected to vote for it.
Another is prepared to back the ban if a $4.8 million compensation package is increased, while three are considered undecided.
