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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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“Long overdue” reform of Victoria’s Wildlife Act is not enough to protect persecuted species

“Long overdue” reform of Victoria’s Wildlife Act is not enough to protect persecuted species

17 October 2025 The animal protection charity says reforms are positive but fall short | Shortfall in effective reform of the Act closely follows the release of figures showing that 2,692 wombats were killed…

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Honouring the life and legacy of Dr Jane Goodall DBE

Honouring the life and legacy of Dr Jane Goodall DBE

SYDNEY (October 2, 2025)―Humane World for Animals Australia is honouring the life and legacy of Dr Jane Goodall DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. Messenger of Peace. The primatologist’s name became synonymous…

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New study reveals grey nurse sharks closer to extinction than once thought

New study reveals grey nurse sharks closer to extinction than once thought

Urgent action needed as new study reveals grey nurse sharks closer to extinction than once thought. SYDNEY (September 30, 2025) Study utilising cutting-edge genetic technology reveals fewer than 1500 adult grey nurse sharks remain…

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