MEDIA RELEASES

09.18.25

We’re calling on the Queensland Government to remove “useless and destructive” shark nets as second humpback mother and calf caught in nets within days

Report of a second humpback whale with calf caught in shark net near Noosa | Calf released by authorities narrowly escapes drowning | Uncertain whether all four whales will make it to their feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean.   SYDNEY, 18 September 2025 | Humane World for Animals Australia is calling for urgent action […]

MEDIA RELEASES

09.17.25

Humane World for Animals Australia responds to report of Humpback Whale caught in shark nets at Hervey Bay, Queensland

Report of a mature humpback whale with calf caught in shark net dragged 100km from Rainbow Beach confirmed by Department of Primary Industries | Injury, trauma and possible drowning are yet another reminder of the impact of shark nets on Australian marine life.   SYDNEY, 17 September 2025 | Humane World for Animals Australia is […]

MEDIA RELEASES

09.17.25

While the Wool Industry Bickers and the Government Buries its Head in the Sand, 10 Million More Lambs Suffer

It’s now been twenty-one years since the wool industry promised to phase out live lamb cutting (mulesing). That promise was supposed to be fulfilled by 2010. Instead? Broken. Ignored. Forgotten. And while industry leaders squabble and the government continues to ignore its critical role in protecting animals, supporting farmers, and safeguarding trade, another 10 million […]

MEDIA RELEASES

09.10.25

Animal protection organisations agree a national strategy to address controversial live lamb cutting (mulesing) is urgently needed

Last week the Australian Council of Wool Exporters and Processors (ACWEP), the National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia (NCWSBA), and WoolProducers Australia (WPA) united to call for a national coordinated strategy to address live lamb cutting (mulesing). The Australian Alliance for Animals, FOUR PAWS Australia and Humane World for Animals | Australia welcome […]

MEDIA RELEASES

09.10.25

NSW Government’s scrapping of shark net removal trial “does not make sense for public safety or wildlife”

Humane World for Animals Australia has stated that the NSW Government’s scrapping of their proposed shark net removal trial from three Sydney beaches this summer “does not make sense for public safety or wildlife”.  On Tuesday, 10 September New South Wales Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty confirmed that the NSW Government would shelve its trial […]

MEDIA RELEASES

08.27.25

Councils vote YES to shark nets removal trial

Humane World for Animals has applauded decisions by three Sydney Councils to take part in a trial removal of one shark net from each of their respective Local Government Areas this summer (1 September 2025 – 31 March 2026). Central Coast, Northern Beaches and Waverley Councils each accepted the invitation to trial shark net removal […]

NEWSLETTERS

08.15.25

Standing For Animals Aug 2025

Find out more about our work ending the dog meat trade in South Korea, the recent victory in ending trophy hunting imports into Australia, an update on our Zambia Primate project and lots more.    Donate

BLOGS

08.14.25

Victory: A trophy hunting ban is on its way

In a powerful and positive display of supporter action, your efforts made the government sit up and take notice. Thank you to all of you who wrote to former federal environment minister, The Hon Tanya Plibersek, asking her to ban the import of hunting trophies. We compiled every one of your messages into a book […]

BLOGS

08.14.25

Getting disaster-ready

As we brace for an increasingly volatile climate and the likelihood of another intense fire season, Humane World for Animals has taken vital steps to ensure wildlife rehabilitators are better prepared to face what’s ahead by investing in resilient infrastructure and collaborative care models. Two recent grants in Victoria have focused on boosting local capacity […]