Sadly, a look at the web site front page of the Sydney Morning Herald shows me that this new Labor government in Australia cares far more for whales than human beings. Can’t say I’m surprised.
This decision has nothing to with Australia’s new Labor government.
The decision was taken by the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory - the Northern Territory being a legal entity similar to, but not quite, a state.
It isn’t a Federal level decision - that would involve the High Court of Australia.