Visit of pro nuclear Resources Minister Canavan has strengthened Aboriginal opposition to nuclear waste dump
ATLA opposes UCG in Leigh Creek, The Transcontinental, Marco Balsamo , 16 Apr 18
The Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association (ATLA) has declared that “enough is enough”, voting unanimously against underground coal gasification (UCG) in Leigh Creek and the proposed radioactive waste management facility near Hawker.
ATLA CEO Vince Coulthard said it is time to “heal this area, not fill it with poison”.
“Our country has had enough, it is time for healing, we don’t want any further destruction at Leigh Creek.
“This is a very important Muda (spirituality) and the desecration of this site has to stop.”……….ATLA’s vote against a nuclear waste dump at Barndioota comes after a recent visit to the site by Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan.
The Minister declared that a postal vote would commence on August 20 to measure the community support for the proposed national radioactive waste management facility.
Mr Canavan vowed the facility would not go ahead without community approval. https://www.transcontinental.com.au/story/5344481/atla-heal-our-country/?cs=1538
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