Antinuclear

Australian govt rushes nuclear waste legislation, while legal case continues

the Federal Court has listed it for further mediation in August. While the legal battle continues, legislation to allow a facility to go ahead is proceeding much more quickly.

Legal battle over nuclear dump to resume in August – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) By Katrina Bolton Mar 1, 2011 A legal battle over the nominated site for Australia’s first nuclear waste facility looks set to continue for months. Muckaty Station near Tennant Creek is the only site nominated by the Federal Government for Australia’s first nuclear waste dump.

A traditional owner is trying to challenge the nomination, arguing that not all of the relevant people were consulted.

A mediation session on Friday failed to resolve the case and the Federal Court has listed it for further mediation in August.

While the legal battle continues, legislation to allow a facility to go ahead is proceeding much more quickly.

It has passed the House of Representatives and is due to go before the Senate this week.

Legal battle over nuclear dump to resume in August – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

March 3, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, legal