| Following a detailed inquiry
into whales and whaling, the Australian Parliament passed
the Whale Protection Act (1980). The Act prohibits
people from killing, capturing, injuring or interfering
with whales, dolphins and porpoises in Australian waters.
It also prohibits such actions being taken by Australians
anywhere in the world.
The Australian Government banned the import of all
whale products and goods containing whale products in
January 1981.
|
