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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.

Take action: End NSW and QLD’s shark cull

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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More shark drones welcomed but the NSW Government is still ignoring the science on shark nets

More shark drones welcomed but the NSW Government is still ignoring the science on shark nets

The NSW Government’s announcement today of year-round and early morning drone coverage is excellent news for beach safety but as New South Wales residents seek answers to reduce shark bite risk, the government has…

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More drones for shark surveillance are a boost for public safety but shark nets counterproductive

More drones for shark surveillance are a boost for public safety but shark nets counterproductive

The Minns NSW Government announcement of increased investment in the Shark Management Program gives a great boost to the drone surveillance that benefits people and animals, but the continued use of discredited shark nets…

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Kevin Bacon becomes Kevin ‘Bean’ to kick-off Humane World for Animals’ Beansday initiative

Kevin Bacon becomes Kevin ‘Bean’ to kick-off Humane World for Animals’ Beansday initiative

Every Wednesday is Beansday, an opportunity to make simple, plant-based food swaps that help spare animals’ lives  Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, is launching Beansday, a…

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