Greenpeace anti-whaling protesters gather at Parliament
Anti-whaling groups will present a 45,000-signature
petition to the Government today urging protection of the
future of the world’s whale population.
The “save the whales” rally will involve groups such as
Greenpeace, Forest and Bird, Whale and the Dolphin
Conservation Society marching on Parliament with the
intention of presenting the petition to Foreign Minister
Murray McCully.
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is considering an
international proposal which could allow for some legitimate
commercial whaling in areas including the Southern Ocean.
Mr McCully has indicated the Government’s disappointment at
progress being made through the IWC towards the goals of
anti-whaling countries to eliminate whaling.
Australia recently initiated legal action in the
International Court of Justice over Japan’s current Southern
Ocean whaling activities.
New Zealand is still trying to achieve its goals through
diplomatic means but has not ruled out joining Australia if
no adequate progress can be made.
The IWC meets in Morocco from June 20 where the future of the
organisation is expected to be discussed, along with
international whaling proposals.
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