Hinozke comments

Triple888- Aus is becoming a bigger power. Australia doesn't fear Japan because of it's close tie with China.

Zenpun,

As much as I'd personally like that to see that happen, Australia need not take action against Scandinavian countries for multiple reasons. Norway and Iceland do not claim to kill under the guise of scientific research. Unlike Japan, their food industry is heavily dependent on the meat. Besides, if it got to such a stage Australia's action would vastly outnumber the pro-whaling countries.

Japanese are not taught to think critically.

MrUSA, are you not aware of Australia & New Zealand's scientific whaling alternative? It is completely unnecessary to kill an animal for research purposes. This is a very strong case.

I think some people are missing the point. Kangaroo's are culled because there are simply too many of them and they are a severe threat to vegetation and other native species. Whaling is entirely different ball game.

Well done Australia for standing firm. Kevin Rudd is the best thing that has happened to Australia. Nobody seemed to take Australia too seriously until his election as PM. It's increasingly close ties with China has probably given him a lot of confidence.