Survey Shows 93% of Australians Support Bans on Trophy Imports
What happened
Humane World for Animals commissioned a YouGov national survey of Australians regarding trophy imports. The poll found that 93% of respondents believe the Albanese Government should fulfill its election promise to expand the list of species banned from import as hunting trophies. The promised expansion, made at the May 2025 federal election, includes bears, giraffes, zebras, hippos, wolves, and polar bears. The extension has not yet been implemented.
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Why it matters
The survey also revealed that 91% of Australians oppose trophy hunting across all demographic groups. Humane World for Animals is using these findings to pressure the Albanese Government and Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt to act on the promised bans.
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Who's involved
- Humane World for AnimalsNon-profit organization urging the Australian Government to ban trophy imports.
- Australian GovernmentFederal government of Australia targeted regarding the implementation of promised bans.
- YouGovInternational firm commissioned to conduct the national survey.
- Murray WattFederal Minister targeted by the public regarding the failure to implement promised bans.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeSpeculative
The push for a ban could lead to changes in Australia's international trade regulations concerning wildlife imports.
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The entities involved
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Humane World for Animals
non-profit organization in the USA
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Australian Government
federal government of Australia