Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes and wetlands, are fundamental to sustaining life – for both wildlife and people. As the driest inhabited continent on Earth, healthy river systems are especially important in Australia. But the neglect of these areas will have devastating ecological impact. Dr Megan Kessler, HSI Australia’s Nature...
Establishing Humane Society International (HSI) in Australia in 1994, it was the intent of our directors to maintain the impetus for securing effective threatened species
programs and laws in Australia.
This publication reflects on HSI actions in the intervening 22 year period. More importantly however, it also proposes 235 policies and actions essential in achieving the nation’s long-term
wildlife and habitat protection goals. HSI continues to fight for strong Commonwealth environmental management and responsibility, and to significantly improve national conservation policy and law.
