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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.

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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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Wetland homes for wildlife given protection under new nature laws

Wetland homes for wildlife given protection under new nature laws

SYDNEY (January 14, 2026)— Humane World for Animals Australia (previously known as Humane Society International Australia) is proud to have secured protection for two Murray Darling Basin wetland ecosystems under Australia’s new nature laws announced by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt today.  The Lower…

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

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

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…

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New koala population estimates offer hope – not complacency

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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