Australia’s new agreement with USA on nuclear technology
The United States has a central place in Australia’s network of nuclear cooperation agreements. In 2009 Australia exported 36 per cent of its $1.16 billion global uranium sales to US power utilities.
Australia-United States Agreement on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, Kevin Rudd, 22 December 2010, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Australia and the United States today brought into force a new agreement that cements cooperation by our two nations in the peaceful use of nuclear material and technology.
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said the new Agreement extended and enhanced arrangements governing the transfer and use of nuclear material between Australia and the United States, and for safeguards to prevent proliferation.
The United States has a central place in Australia’s network of nuclear cooperation agreements. In 2009 Australia exported 36 per cent of its $1.16 billion global uranium sales to US power utilities…..
The new Agreement will be in force for an initial period of 30 years, but may be further extended. It replaces a 1979 agreement that was set to expire shortly…..
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