Senator The Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water
The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Member for Richmond
The Albanese Government is investing $2 million to support Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital deliver life-saving care to sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife on the NSW North Coast.
The commitment, made by the Albanese Labor Government during the 2025 election campaign, will help staff to treat and rehabilitate native animals.
This funding is expected to support around 4,000 animals, while keeping skilled veterinarians and vet nurses employed.
Since 2020, the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, which is a registered business of Wildlife Recovery Australia, has delivered quality care to more than 10,000 wildlife patients.
This is part of the Australian Government's Local Environmental Projects Program that is protecting and improving our environment and heritage.
Quotes attributable to Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt:
"We're pleased to support the important work being done at the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, helping to protect Australian native species.
"The Albanese Government is investing in projects that help communities connect and care for nature through locally informed, place-based action."
Quotes attributable to the Member for Richmond, the Hon Justine Elliot MP:
"This funding will support the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital to conserve, protect, and sustainably manage our precious natural environment and native animals
"Labor is taking strong action to better protect and recover our native wildlife, including on the North Coast, and this funding is helping do just that.
"As your local Labor MP I'm proud to be delivering on my election commitment for $2 million for the expansion of operations at the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital."
