Peter Woolcott appointed to IWC as Japan set to resume Antarctic whaling

By Andrew Darby
Updated September 18 2015 - 4:18pm, first published 3:47pm
Japan has announced it will resume whaling in the Antarctic this summer. Photo: Australian Border Force
Japan has announced it will resume whaling in the Antarctic this summer. Photo: Australian Border Force
Australian diplomat Peter Woolcott has a whaling fight ahead of him. Photo: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australian diplomat Peter Woolcott has a whaling fight ahead of him. Photo: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

He's one of Australia's most deeply experienced, best credentialled diplomats – and he has just weeks to try to persuade Japan not go to whaling in the Antarctic again.

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