MEDIA RELEASES

12.04.23

South Korea announces plan to ban dog meat industry by 2027

Humane Society International/Korea urges swift legislation to ‘close this miserable chapter in Korea’s history and embrace a dog friendly future’ SEOUL (17 Nov. 2023)—In an historic announcement, the South Korean government has stated that before the end of this year it will introduce a bill to ban the dog meat industry, which sees up to […]

MEDIA RELEASES

12.01.23

Does Tasmania really want another thylacine on its hands?

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has to use her powers to stop another Tasmanian extinction – that of the Maugean skate Federal review of salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour needed for Maugean skate’s survival, but time is running out Tasmanian EPA’s decision to renew salmon licences for two years a “catastrophic” risk for survival of […]

BLOGS

11.22.23

5 family-friendly sanctuaries to visit these holidays

Looking for some travel inspiration for the upcoming holiday season? We’ve got you covered! Our Wildlife Land Trust’s Sanctuaries You Can Stay program features bush retreats, eco-friendly farmstays and stunning campsites around Australia, with something to fit every budget and interest. Adventurous families can explore beaches, woodlands and rainforests, and for those looking to relax […]

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11.21.23

Nature Laws Explainer: Community Rights in Decision Making

Image Credit: Rae Harvey Wild2Free The 2020 review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) found a lack of trust in the Act due to poor transparency, inadequate opportunities for public participation in decision-making, limited pathways for legal review, and a lack of accountability in decision making. The review also found […]

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11.08.23

Preview of new nature laws reveals both promise and problems

Last week, HSI Australia joined the two-day stakeholder ‘lock up’ to preview some of the proposed elements of our new nature laws. Our take? There are a number of features that, if done well, have good potential to drive the transformational change we’ve been asking for. Unfortunately, as it’s currently being drafted, there are too […]

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10.31.23

Celebrating Halloween with Australia’s weird and wonderful wildlife

It’s the spooky season, and Australians are lucky to have a huge diversity of weird and wonderful wildlife to send shivers down your spine! From creepy but cute to downright macabre, here are some of our favourite native species to help you celebrate Halloween this year: Barking Owls Owls carry a wide range of meanings, […]

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10.27.23

Nature Law Explainer: Climate Change

Climate change is one of the major threats to Australian wildlife and their habitats. The 2021 State of the Environment report found that:  ”… climate change and associated extreme events, compounded by other pressures, have had a major impact on biodiversity over the past 5 years, with consequences likely to be evident for many years […]

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10.24.23

An eco-friendly Halloween: Spooking without harming the environment.

BOO! 👻 Halloween is a time of spooky stories, fun costumes, and creative decorations. However, many traditional Halloween decorations can have a negative impact on the environment and wildlife. Plastic decorations, discarded pumpkins, and fake cobwebs can all harm the environment and local ecosystems. But fear not, there are eco-friendly alternatives that can help you […]

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10.24.23

Get to know Evan Quartermain, Head of Programs Australia

Cover Photo by Adam Ferguson Evan Quartermain’s career with HSI started back in in 2010 when he was hired as the coordinator of our Wildlife Land Trust program. He now holds the busy position of Head of Programs and serves as HSI Australia‘s leader for disaster response. His expertise extends to advising on wildlife-conflict campaigns, […]