Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Australia to Take Japan to Court for Whaling VOA News 28 May 2010 Australia says it will take Japan to the International Court of Justice because of Japan's whaling activities, which Tokyo says are for scientific purposes. Australia's foreign minister, environment minister, and attorney-general announced Friday they will file papers with the ICJ