Agriculture, fisheries & forestryStatutory authority
Australian Whaling Commission
1949 – 1956
Commonwealth statutory enterprise that conducted shore-based humpback whaling off Western Australia from a whaling station on Babbage Island at Carnarvon.
How it came into existence
Established in 1949 under the Whaling Industry Act 1949 as a government-owned whaling enterprise; it had no Commonwealth predecessor.
Legislation: Whaling Industry Act 1949
How it ended
Wound up in 1956 after its Carnarvon whaling station and vessels were sold to private interests.
Main functions
- Operation of the Babbage Island whaling station at Carnarvon
- Catching of humpback whales within catch limits
- Production and sale of whale oil and by-products
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Primary Industry.
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Sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.