Australia considers legal action as Japan snubs Antarctic whaling ban
by Oliver Milman from on (#R0K6)
Environment minister Greg Hunt says he hopes Japan does not undertake 'so-called scientific whaling' in the Southern Ocean this summer
The Australian government is examining its legal options after Japan opted to snub an international ruling that condemned its plan to resume whaling in Antarctic waters.
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