Northern Territory govt wimping out on nuclear waste dump issue?
A spokeswoman for the Territory Government last night told the ABC the nuclear storage issue was mentioned but was not discussed in detail.
Labor missed chance on nuclear dump: CLP ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) 8 July 2010, The Northern Territory Opposition says the Henderson Government missed a golden opportunity during the Prime Minister’s visit to take a stance against a nuclear waste dump being built in the Territory.
The Federal Government wants a national radioactive waste repository at Muckaty Station, near Tennant Creek.
Chief Minister Paul Henderson and Treasurer Delia Lawrie met with Julia Gillard in Darwin yesterday
A spokeswoman for the Territory Government last night told the ABC the nuclear storage issue was mentioned but was not discussed in detail.Country Liberals leader Terry Mills says the Territory Government’s rhetoric of not wanting the waste dump does not match its actions.
“Not to even discuss this matter, which they say is important, is not only a missed opportunity but is an abrogation of your very credibility as a leader,” Mr Mills said.
Today, Ms Lawrie said Muckaty Station “was top of the agenda” during discussions with Ms Gillard yesterday.
“[It was] a very strong reiteration from the Chief Minister,” she said.
“We remain adamantly opposed to a unilateral decision to put a nuclear waste facility at Muckaty.”
During her visit to Darwin yesterday, Ms Gillard said arrangements made under Kevin Rudd’s leadership will remain in place
Labor missed chance on nuclear dump: CLP – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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