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flag Australia’s $100M bushfire donation surge to WIRES sparked concerns over mismanagement and unequal distribution, undermining broader wildlife recovery.

flag In 2019-20, Australia’s wildlife rescue sector received over $100 million in global donations after devastating bushfires, primarily funneled to WIRES, the nation’s largest rescue organization. flag While WIRES reported treating hundreds of thousands of animals and expanding operations, concerns have grown over rising administrative costs, declining membership, and internal conflicts. flag Former volunteers cite poor governance, rushed constitutional changes, and lack of transparency as reasons for leaving. flag Critics, including politicians and wildlife advocates, argue the funds were not evenly distributed, potentially undermining smaller groups and raising questions about whether the windfall truly advanced national wildlife recovery efforts.

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