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.
More than 70 species nominated and listed for protection
Legal protections for nearly 7 million hectares of wildlife habitat
Better lives for millions of domesticated animals through advocacy
Wildlife Land Trust members devoting 91,000+ hectares to wildlife conservation
We work with 11 partners to protect animals in 7 countries around the world
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.
SYDNEY (January 6, 2026) Humane World for Animals Australia (formerly called Humane Society International) has criticised the Crisafulli Government’s decision to reverse the former government’s phase-out of shooting flying foxes for crop protection. The…
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…
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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