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 […]

BLOGS

08.13.25

Ending the dog meat trade

Animal Welfare Program Director, Georgie Dolphin, recently returned from South Korea, where she witnessed firsthand the harrowing dog meat trade. ‘I had seen a lot of footage and photos from dog meat farms before,’ she said, ‘but I knew that when I saw it in person it would take me to a deeper understanding of […]

MEDIA RELEASES NEWS

08.13.25

Conservation groups welcome fast-tracked marine life assessment after South Australia’s algal bloom

Expedited assessments of impacted species welcomed Strong nature laws are the safety net the ocean, and communities that depend on itneed.   The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and Humane World for Animals have welcomed today’s announcement by Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt to expedite an assessment of the impact of South Australia’s catastrophic algal bloom […]

BLOGS

08.12.25

Why elephants still need us: Shutting down ivory sales in Australia

African Elephant in Zimbabwe – Pixabay Elephants are among the most intelligent and emotionally complex animals on Earth. They form lifelong bonds, live in tight-knit family groups, and mourn their dead. They are ecosystem engineers — shaping the landscapes they move through — and cultural icons, celebrated in stories, art, and memory across the globe.  […]