Our work

Humane World for Animals Australia is an animal welfare and conservation organisation. We envision a world where people treat animals and nature with respect and compassion. We work across four strategic areas to deliver on this vision.

Animal Welfare

Australian Wildlife
and Habitats

Marine Animals

International
Wildlife

Our Achievements

70 70 + species

More than 70 species nominated and listed for protection

7 7 million hectares

Legal protections for nearly 7 million hectares of wildlife habitat

1 1 M+ farm animals

Better lives for millions of domesticated animals through advocacy

965 965 WLT members

Wildlife Land Trust members devoting 91,000+ hectares to wildlife conservation

11 11 project partners

We work with 11 partners to protect animals in 7 countries around the world

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Nets floating off New South Wales and Queensland beaches kill hundreds of sharks, turtles, dolphins, and rays every year for no safety benefit to the public. Help us end the cull.

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QLD Government greenlights cruelty in decision to reverse flying fox shooting phase-out
January 6, 2026

QLD Government greenlights cruelty in decision to reverse flying fox shooting phase-out

Humane World for Animals has criticised the Crisafulli Government’s decision to reverse the former government’s phase-out of shooting flying foxes for crop protection. The animal protection charity says the move seriously undermines progress toward effective non-lethal management and brings back animal suffering.  The phase-out of flying-fox…

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New koala population estimates offer hope – not complacency
December 11, 2025

New koala population estimates offer hope – not complacency

New statewide modelling detailed by the NSW Government today suggesting there may be as many as 274,000 koalas in New South Wales does not mean NSW can relax its stance on the need for…

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New protections for two of Australia’s most vulnerable reptiles
December 4, 2025

New protections for two of Australia’s most vulnerable reptiles

New protections for two of Australia’s most vulnerable reptiles following decision at international wildlife conference SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (3 Dec. 2025) ― Two of Australia’s most vulnerable reptile species have been awarded strengthened protections from…

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