Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I'm sure all Australians support the very strong stance you're taking to protect whales. Two weeks ago, conservationist Paul Watson was arrested in Greenland by Danish authorities on his way to the North Pacific to protect endangered fin whales from the Japanese fleet. He is currently awaiting potential extradition to Japan for his previous activism to protect whales in Antarctica. Given Paul and his supporters gave us such a helping hand with stopping cruel whaling in the Southern Ocean, will your government now return the favour and advocate for Paul's release and freedom?