Amendments to the NSW Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1979) tabled by the Minns Government contain some welcome progress for animal welfare in the state but ultimately fall short of expectations for more comprehensive reform. Welcome in the bill are provisions that will make it illegal to leave dogs...
Recently obtained numbers from the NSW Government’s Shark Meshing Program are the latest evidence of devastating bycatch caught in NSW shark nets. The numbers follow a review by the New South Wales Threatened Species Scientific Committee highlighting discrepancies and severe shortfalls in net inspections. The latest statistics from the NSW...
The rollout of shark bite trauma kits at 129 beaches along the NSW coastline on Tuesday are “a welcome addition to surf lifesavers’ toolkit,” says Humane World marine biologist. An announcement of the rollout of shark bite trauma kits at 129 New South Wales beaches from Surf Life Saving NSW...
Lawmakers vote down bill that would have allowed sale of kangaroo skins and meat products. Humane World for Animals applauds a Californian legislative committee for rejecting a bill that would have reopened the state to the commercial trade in kangaroo products. The California Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee voted...
(March 25, 2026)—An alliance of animal welfare groups is calling out Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan MP as stakeholders were informed that long-awaited reform to the state’s animal welfare legislation may not make it in front of parliament this year due to a busy agenda and fewer sitting days. The Australian...
SYDNEY (March 11, 2026)—Humane World for Animals Australia’s marine ecologist, Lawrence Chlebeck is warning against rising calls for a cull of bull sharks, urging Sydneysiders to instead call on their local MPs and relevant ministers to continue investing in technology that will actually keep swimmers safe. As an ecologist, field biologist and environmental consultant, Mr Chlebeck’s work has focused extensively on examining the efficacy of...
Locals and wildlife carers near Glenbog State Forest, backed by experts from a coalition of conservation organisations including Humane World for Animals, will meet with the Forestry Corporation of NSW on March 12 to defend crucial habitat for the Endangered greater glider and the Vulnerable yellow-bellied glider. SYDNEY (March...
Data on NSW licencing reveal the extent of Government-sanctioned destruction of native animals in the state | Conservation groups and wildlife carers to provide evidence of the extent of cruelty at inquiry into licensed killing SYDNEY (5 February, 2026)—Humane World for Animals Australia (previously Humane Society International Australia) will...
SYDNEY (January 27, 2026)—Humane World for Animals Australia is deeply saddened by the Queensland Government’s decision to kill a pack of six dingoes on K’gari over the Australia Day long weekend. News of the government’s actions was announced in a media release from the Minister for the Environment and Tourism’s office on Sunday, following the tragic death of Canadian tourist Piper James last week. Humane World for Animals...
Local wildlife carers are inundated with flying foxes impacted by heat and injured animals from Victoria’s bushfire crisis MELBOURNE—Humane World for Animals Australia (formerly called Humane Society International Australia) has deployed a team to the state of Victoria to assist local wildlife carers inundated with animals following heatwaves and bushfires...
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 Murray, including the Coorong at the river mouth, and the Macquarie Marshes have both been listed as Critically Endangered “Threatened...
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 animal protection charity says the move seriously undermines progress toward effective non-lethal management and brings back...
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