Rohan Howitt

Rohan Howitt, an environmental historian from Monash University and author of ‘The Southern Frontier,’ delves into Australia's historical claims on Antarctica. He discusses how early explorations, like those by Cook, fueled aspirations for an empire in the Southern Ocean. The conversation tackles the economic foundations of colonial Australia through whaling and sealing, and highlights the environmental concerns behind strict mining regulations. Howitt also examines the geopolitical landscape and Australia's ambitions in this frozen frontier.