Environment Minister tours Pacific to lobby against commercial whaling

Description:
Australia is stepping up its attempts to block Japan's bid to resume commercial whaling, with the Environment Minister conducting a whistlestop tour of the Pacific. Some Pacific nations have in the past backed Japan's pro-whaling stance after reportedly receiving generous financial aid from Tokyo. The International Whaling Commission meets in a fortnight to vote on the issue.
Display date:
2006
Location:
Kiribati
Format:
Sound/Other sound
Collections:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Contributors:
Sarah Clarke
Publisher:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Content partner:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Availability:
Online
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