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Greens to Question Secret Deal on Muckaty Nuclear Waste Dump Plan

“They have been hiding behind the cloak of ‘commercial in confidence’ for too long.

Greens to question secret Muckaty contract in waste dump inquiry 29 March 2010

The Australian Greens will question the two parties involved in signing a secret contract that led to the nomination of Muckaty Station, near Tennant Creek, as the only proposed site for Australia’s first ever radioactive waste dump.

“This inquiry will give the Commonwealth Government and the Northern Land Council the chance to finally be open with Northern Territorians and all Australians about the exact nature of the deal struck under a process which Labor described as illegitimate,” said Senator Scott Ludlam, Greens spokesperson on nuclear issues

“They have been hiding behind the cloak of ‘commercial in confidence’ for too long. This Government now has the opportunity to make a start in fulfilling its election promise of putting in place a transparent, accountable, and consultative process by handing over all relevant information to the inquiry.

“This is the overwhelming call from the more than 225 submissions received, expressing deep disappointment at the way the nomination came about and Labor’s about face on the issue. “I hope we can get some real answers, leading to a process all Australians can trust to deal with the long term problem of nuclear waste,” Senator Ludlam said.

National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 Senate Inquiry hearing

in Canberra 30 March, and Darwin 12 April. More information: ACT 2600Parliament of Australia: Senate: Committees: Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee: National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010

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March 29, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, politics | aboriginal, antinuclear, Australia, nuclear wastes, radioactive