A call for legal action against South Aust govt for spending money to promote nuclear wastes importing
Brett Burnard Stokes, Facebook, 13 Oct 16 The Fourth Option. How can we defend ourselves against the Scarce scam? Millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent illegally on the Scarce conspiracy to trick South Australians into sacrificing everything for the nuclear industry. Do we have to submit to financial and public health disasters?
For the next few weeks, a few hundred South Aussies are being paid to be a Citizens Jury, considering three options.
These three options are stated to be non-binding guides for the Weatherill government.
So even if the Citizens Jury majority votes for the No option, Weatherill may just go ahead with his plans to gut SA laws and sacrifice our future.
Is there a fourth option for the Citizens Jury?
Instead of being a complicit beneficiary of this illegal process, every member of the Citizens Jury has a duty. Instead of being a complicit beneficiary of this illegal process, every member of the Citizens Jury has an opportunity.
The fourth option is there for the taking – to stand strong and demand the law be enforced, demand that SAPOL investigate with a view to prosecution and maximum penalties for conspirators Scarce, Weatherill, Winter-Dewhirst and others. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Nuclear%20Citizens%20Jury%20
Never mind Nuclear Citizens’ Jury: Weatherill has go ahead for waste dump drafted already?
Steve Charles, Your Say site, 10 Oct 2016 No matter what any of us say, and no matter whatever conclusions the jury’s are manipulated to come up with, Weatherill has no doubt already drafted his response to the whole process which will state that this has been a triumph of democracy and that the people have spoken, including the indigenous community, and guess what, the overriding sentiment is that the high level nuclear waste dump is to go ahead. I am just waiting to hear it. Then what do we do?
The economic fallacy in the Nuclear Royal Commission’s argument – Your Say
Peter Biggs Your Say site, 11 Oct 2016 Nuclear waste would present us with a major headache in the future. First on a basic human scale humans always eventually make mistakes whether it be by poor design or anything else. This is why we have an enquiry every time a mistake is made to find out what went wrong. When we make a mistake with a Nuclear Waste Dump though no matter how big or small all the gains we make in the short term will be gone. Effectively SA will become an economic waste land, outsiders will see SA as that place that had the nuclear accident. Real Estate would plummet, any integrity in our food production would be gone we really would have no future, as it is until this is put away I would advise not to buy real estate in SA, nuclear waste dumps do add to your housing values.
Any business person apart from those in the nuclear industry can see the next flaw in the proposed nuclear waste dump. If by some miracle an incident did not happen in say the first 20 years many other providers would seek to duplicate the model of the waste dump to get some of that good dollar. The result would be that the economic boon would quickly reduce and soon disappear this is the very nature of business. Thus SA would have the burden of nuclear waste with none of the economic gain, tax payers would then have to step into maintain what would an incredibly expensive facility. I could go on but I won’t for now, this proposal is short sighted study history to get some perspective on what can go wrong not just in the nuclear industry but all human interactions.
I Love my state, I love Adelaide we are better than this. First state to give women the vote….not first nuclear waste dump in the Southern Hemisphere.
Thought for the day. Why is Jay Weatherill backing a dead nuclear horse?
Derek Abbott Thought for the day: We just had the 2nd US presidential debate. “Nuclear power” generation was not mentioned once by either candidate in their energy policy. Also there is zero mention of nuclear on both their campaign websites.
Looks like nuclear is a dead horse, and has it no political steam left. Why is Jay backing a dead horse?
Thought for the day – on radioactive trash
Derek Abbott Nuclear Fuel Cycle Watch South Australia, 12 Oct 16 Thought for the day: We haven’t even solved the problem of our own low level hospital nuclear waste, and we are talking about high-level waste from other countries? Jay should learn to walk before he can run. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021186047913052/
South Australian government’s craven pandering to the nuclear lobby, losing public trust
Claire Catt, on the Your Say site, 08 Oct 2016 Since Mr. Weatherill suggests politicians should perhaps trust the people, I suggest it is high time for the State Government to stop meddling in this debate and stop pushing the nuclear industry’s agenda.
This industry has been searching for a Government stupid enough to consider such a reckless proposition for years. No country, rich or poor, has found such a proposition acceptable. No doubt the nuclear lobby is overjoyed and perhaps somewhat baffled to find South Australia is listening and falling for their outrageous claims of safe management and riches.
If we are talking about trust, well I consider our Government is grossly failing in their duty of care towards the people and yes, I’ve certainly lost trust. They have lost my vote.
Premier Weatherill pretty much admitted he will try bribing Aboriginals for nuclearwaste dumping
Claire Catt, on Your Say, 28 Sep 2016 On QndA Premier Jay Weatherill has all but admitted he will try to bribe Aboriginal landholders to get consent.
Why he should be so desperate to go into the history books as the Premier who wrecked South Australia’s reputation, economy and future I cannot fathom.
Our Premier is way out of line with his unconscionable push for this dangerous proposal. He is way out of line spending Millions of taxpayer’s money to advance the interests of the nuclear industry over the longterm welfare of his people.
Inconvenient responses on the South Australian govt’s Nuclear Your Say site
Sarah Huang “……… I have fell in love with the beautiful diverse ecosystem and landscape we preserve. Australia is known for its beautiful nature …… Infact the government should already know that we receive a large chunk of income from tourism after agriculture….
By taking the sum of money for this nuclear waste will not improve the economy on the long term. South Australia cannot take the risk, the risk is too great. If, even with the slightest chance of 0.001%, just if there was a leakage, the damage will be irreversible, South Australia will turn into my nightmare…..
Honestly, I doubt that sum of money not make any significant impact to benefit us individually. There are many better ways to establish and improve the economy…… Whatever the solution is, making our sanctuary, South Australia a nuclear dumpsite shouldn’t be one of them….
Rosanna Cappelluti “……they say that there would be no leakage, no problems with how they are stored – but how do they know? Its only been since what?, the 60’s that this stuff has been needing to be stored, that’s only 50+ years – its not hundreds of years, thousands of years…. how do they REALLY know and they will never know because THIS government won’t be around to know – its leaving an uncertain, unwanted legacy to future children who will not have made this decision.
There are articles out there that say that the containers that are meant to prevent leakage and keep people safe ARE leaking and not keeping people safe and no one is following proper procedures to ensure safety… what makes SA Government think they are going to get this right!!! when other countries who actually deal with nuclear waste cant even get it right ..
Comments on the SA govt’s Nuclear Your Say site
Steve Charles Today the Premier said regarding yesterday’s state-wide power outage that “no infrastructure can be built that will withstand a catastrophic event”, yet he is expecting us to believe that the building of a massive high level nuclear waste dump in SA will be safe. What planet is he on? Power was restored to most of the State within a few hours, but an event that would disrupt the nuclear dump will take millions of years to recover from and potentially ruin the economy of SA.Does anyone believe they will actually get around to building the underground facilities in their lifetime? There will always be more important things to do like topping up politicians retirement funds.
Now consider this if you support the concept of above ground nuclear storage. What would it take to turn the storage plant into a massive dirty bomb?
Not much I am afraid an ICBM will do it. North Korea has those. Never mind the super powers.
Comments on Facebook about the Nuclear Citizens’ Jury
Penny Campton No High Level International Nuclear Waste Dump in South Australia What I saw as an observer left me very disturbed. An Orwellian process where opposition to this is constantly belittled- and much credence given to the pro lobby as the only people who ‘really understand’ the process. Emotion is seen as a total negative- sociopathic logic rules- a sleepless night after seeing this strange circus masquerading as democracy in process….Really hope i am proved wrong and that the 350 jurors can see this for what it really is and not get swayed by the hype of the pro nuclear mob….
“……..my hopes are a big crowd next Saturday – spread the word …
and for the Citizens Jury to turn into a real jury and convict these nuclearist traitors Scarce Weatherill and Winter-Dewhirst.
A real jury would see this as an open and shut case.
The money spent (over ten million so far) has been spent in breach of SA law.
The dodgy alibi is that the process is objective and unbiased – clearly a lie and Aussies do not like being lied to.
I hope that the CJ will convict the perpetrators.
No, I give you no permission
No, I give you no submission
I challenge your authority
Your threats are of such gravity
That the ties that bind are tearing
Warning sirens loudly blaring
You do not stop, you just want war
Stop the madness, enforce the law
Premier Jay Weatherill on the right track regarding renewable energy and electricity blackout
Public on Jay’s side for blackout reason
South Australians want more money spent on upgrading the electricity network in the wake of the statewide blackout, and largely accept the Premier Jay Weatherill’s claim that renewable energy sources aren’t to blame. (subscribers only)
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/public-sides-with-jay-weatherill-on-blackout-explanation-that-renewable-energy-not-to-blame-galaxy-poll-finds/news-story/dc273b51f70755d0bff979a9175a1a61
Jay sweats on blackout truth as political heat looms Daniel Wills
PREMIER Jay Weatherill is winning the early politics of the statewide blackout but, like the original storm that triggered the event, there are dangerous factors outside his control still swirling.(subscribers only)
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/opinion/daniel-wills-premier-jay-weatherill-sweats-on-sa-blackout-reports-as-political-heat-looms/news-story/862902af45034870fd468e62607796b7
Queensland govt requires Adani to prove financial viability for Carmichael mine
Adani must prove financial viability for Carmichael mine: Minister, Brisbane Times, 9 Oct 16 Tony Moore .Indian coal mine company Adani still has to demonstrate to Queensland Treasury it has the financial backing it needs to operate its $21.7 billion proposed Carmichael coal mine, State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham told Fairfax Media on Sunday.
The Carmichael Mine is Australia’s largest mining project and proposes shipping enough coal to India to generate electricity for 100 million people through the Abbot Point Coal Terminal……”We are not going to allow dredging at Abbot Point until we know that they have full financial closure on this project.”
“They will have to prove to us that they have the capital available………
Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine project will on Monday be listed in the Queensland Government Gazette as a critical infrastructure project…….http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/adani-must-prove-financial-viabiltiy-for-carmichael-mine-minister-20161009-gryd3p.html
Citizens’ Jury Just how much negative opinion on nuclear will be allowed?
Annette Ellen Skipworth No High Level International Nuclear Waste Dump in South Australia The bit i listen to ..everyone had a wonderful day yesterday ..You know ..the millions of contaminanted areas of the world due to ooops moments
The leaking nuclear reactors ..
The fact.. no other country wants this waste dump
The money it will cost
The lose of income for our food industry that pride themselves on a safe,green and clean image…
And who will be responsible when best practise and safety go out the window due to cost.savings..
This is just a gateway for small nuclear reactors and nuclear submarines. .
Just a few of the answers i would like to hear
Cause i have been on the know nuclear site and its all lovely safe and wonderful according to the experts
Honesty and transparency https://www.facebook.com/groups/1314655315214929/
No exit strategy for nuclear power stations- waste problem was not even considered
Derek Abbott no high level international nuclear waste dump in south australia, 8 Oct 16 Thought for the day: The nuclear industry started in 1956 under the assumption that the period it takes for a nuclear station to retire will allow plenty of time to work out where to put decommissioned nuclear stations and fuel waste. Hello? Sixty years have gone by, dozens of nuclear stations have closed down with nowhere to go and we are spewing out 10,000 tonnes of spent high-level nuclear fuel waste every year.
The original assumption back in 1956 has been proven false. So let’s stop building nuclear stations in the world, as there clearly is no exit strategy.https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=no%20high%20level%20international%20nuclear%20waste%20dump%20in%20south%20australia
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Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes – A good documentary on Chernobyl on SBS available On Demand for the next 3 weeks– https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/chernobyl-the-lost-tapes/2352741955560
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