Our work

Humane World for Animals Australia is an animal welfare and conservation organisation. We envision a world where people treat animals and nature with respect and compassion. We work across four strategic areas to deliver on this vision.

Animal Welfare

Australian Wildlife
and Habitats

Marine Animals

International
Wildlife

Our Achievements

70 70 + species

More than 70 species nominated and listed for protection

7 7 million hectares

Legal protections for nearly 7 million hectares of wildlife habitat

1 1 M+ farm animals

Better lives for millions of domesticated animals through advocacy

965 965 WLT members

Wildlife Land Trust members devoting 91,000+ hectares to wildlife conservation

11 11 project partners

We work with 11 partners to protect animals in 7 countries around the world

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Latest News

Queensland Government culling of six dingoes on K’Gari is an injustice for native wildlife
January 27, 2026

Queensland Government culling of six dingoes on K’Gari is an injustice for native wildlife

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…

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Wetland homes for wildlife given protection under new nature laws
January 15, 2026

Wetland homes for wildlife given protection under new nature laws

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…

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QLD Government greenlights cruelty in decision to reverse flying fox shooting phase-out
January 6, 2026

QLD Government greenlights cruelty in decision to reverse flying fox shooting phase-out

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…

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