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flag NSW saw a 75% surge in authorised native animal killings in 2025, with one animal killed every minute, sparking calls for urgent reform.

flag A NSW parliamentary inquiry has revealed a sharp rise in legal killings of native wildlife across New South Wales, with one animal killed every minute on average in 2025. flag Data shows a 75% increase in authorised kangaroo and wallaby killings, more than tripled emu permits, and soaring numbers for species like cockatoos and corellas. flag Wildlife groups warn that non-commercial licences, often used by developers and landowners, enable widespread cruelty with little oversight, leading to suffering and ecological harm. flag Volunteers frequently step in to rescue injured animals and implement non-lethal solutions, but experts call the current system unsustainable. flag Humane World for Animals Australia urges urgent reform, demanding mandatory training, proof of non-lethal attempts, public reporting, and science-based limits to protect wildlife and ensure accountability.

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