E-Petition

The petition of residents of the State of Queensland, in particular those in Hervey Bay, draws the attention of the House to
the Japanese Government’s intention to expand its whaling program (including the resumption of hunting humpback
whales) and the devastating effect this would have on the local tourism industry.

Further, residents support the Federal Government proposal to create an international whale sanctuary in the South
Pacific, especially in the pristine waters off Antarctica where (according to the World Conservation Council) humpbacks
are still under the threat of extinction.

The petitioners request the House commit to lobbying the Japanese Government to prohibit the expansion of any whaling
programs and to support the Federal Government in creating an international whale sanctuary.

Preservation of whales: Requesting the
House to lobby the Japanese Government to
prohibit the expansion of any whaling
programs and to support an international
whale sanctuary