SYDNEY (January 27, 2026)—Humane World for Animals Australia is deeply saddened by the Queensland Government's decision to kill 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 Sunday, following the tragic death of Canadian tourist Piper James last week.
Humane World for Animals Australia offers its deepest condolences to Piper James' family and friends.
The six dingoes killed are the latest in a long history of persecution of the species on K'gari—despite the island's cultural and ecological significance and the 5,000 year-long coexistence of the Butchulla people and dingoes on the island.
Minister Andrew Powell said he supported the decision of rangers to kill the dingoes despite any lack of consultation with the area's Traditional Owners and despite the wishes of Ms James' parents who have stated to media that a culling of dingoes is the "last thing Piper would want".
