Senator Wright asked the Minister representing the Minister for Justice, upon notice, on 6 August 2012: (1) Has the Australian Government made inquiries of the German, Costa Rican and Japanese Governments as to the whereabouts and circumstances of Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society; if so, can details of those inquires be provided. (2) Has the Australian Government made inquiries of Interpol as to its response to a request made by Costa Rica that Interpol issue a notice for Captain Watson’s arrest; if so, can details of those inquires be provided. (3) Is the Australian Government aware of the grounds on which Captain Watson was held under house arrest in Germany for an offence that allegedly occurred in the Guatemalan high seas and involved a Costa Rican vessel; is so, can a detailed explanation be provided. (4) If Captain Watson was to seek assistance and refuge in Australia: (a) would he be free to enter; and (b) would he be able to stay safely within the country or would he potentially be the subject of extradition proceedings and/or related mutual assistance agreements. (5) Does Australia have an extradition agreement with Costa Rica or Japan.