Outcome:	1. Environment			Question No:  26
Division/Agency:	Policy Coordination Division/Marine 
Topic:	Whales
Hansard Page ECITA:	Written Question on Notice

Senator Carr asked:
What are the components of the Government’s Save Our Whales public education campaign?

Answer/s:
The Australian Government has developed a public awareness communication strategy that aims to contribute to the protection of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) domestically and internationally through:
•	Raising awareness amongst the target audiences on major issues, such as interactions between whales and fisheries, whale watching regulations and marine debris; and
•	Assisting in influencing decision makers in the pursuit of a permanent ban on commercial whaling, under any guise (including so-called scientific whaling).
The main components of the strategy focus on generating media interest, events, workshops and having key people speak in favour of whale conservation. These activities will be supported by a comprehensive suite of communication products and resources including an educational website for school children and information materials about whales, current research projects, the whale watching guidelines, and whale rescue.

Outcome:	1. Environment			Question No:  27
Division/Agency:	Policy Coordination Division/Marine Division
Topic:	Whales
Hansard Page ECITA:	Written Question on Notice

Senator Carr asked:
What is the funding allocation for the Save Our Whales website?  
Over what time period?

Answer/s:
Funding for the Save Our Whales web site in 2006/2007 is $55,000 including GST. 
No funding has been allocated for 2007/2008 at this stage.

Outcome:	1. Environment			Question No:  28
Division/Agency:	Policy Coordination Division/Marine Division
Topic:	Whales
Hansard Page ECITA:	Written Question on Notice

Senator Carr asked:
What is the funding allocation for the Save Our Whales wrist bands?  
Over what time period?

Answer/s:
Total funding of $60,000 has been allocated in the 2006 calendar year for the Save Our Whales wrist bands (140,000 wrist bands) after high levels of demand.