Insurance doesn’t cover nuclear accidents, radioactivity
Policies exclude nuclear accidents, The Age, 18 March 11, AS THOUSANDS of Australians cancel travel plans to avoid or flee the escalating nuclear disaster in Japan, they could be in for a rude shock from their travel insurers.A sample of six policies from leading travel insurance companies all refuse travellers’ claims arising fromnuclear accident, contamination and radioactivity…… Policies exclude nuclear accidents
Australian uranium to India? – policies of Gillard and Abbott?
It will come down to the Prime Minister.If Julia Gillard wants to sell yellowcake to India…
…Abbott now says he has ”no policy” on nuclear power plants.
Nuclear rethink over before it’s begun, Sydney Morning Herald, Katharine Murphy,17 March“…….Selling uranium to India is problematic, but still an outside prospect. Continue reading
Australian uranium industry has some responsibility for results of its industry
it’s actually possible that it is Australian uranium that has derived the nuclear material that may be leaking and exploding in those reactors in Japan. “The uranium-mining companies should have to bear responsibility for what can go wrong with their uranium.
Japan’s nuclear crisis causes reaction in Australia – ABC Newcastle NSW – Australian Broadcasting Corporation 16 March, 2011 By Jeannette McMahon “…….. in Australia questions are being asked, not just about the safety of nuclear reactors but our export of the uranium that fuels them…. Continue reading
Nuclear power plants not for Australia?
Nuclear power support tipped to wane – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation),16 March 11The think tank, The Australia Institute, is tipping support for nuclear power will fall in the wake of the Japan disaster………In 2006, the institute released a list of sites across the country that would be suitable for nuclear power plants.Mount Gambier, Port Augusta and Port Adelaide were included on the list.
However, the executive director, Richard Dennis, says it is unsure nuclear power is necessary in Australia.“We’re sceptical about the role that nuclear energy could play but still if we’re going to have a debate about it, let’s have an honest debate and you can’t build nuclear stations on floating platforms out to sea,” he said.
“If we build 25 of them in Australia they will be near some people.” Nuclear power support tipped to wane – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Greens signal danger on Australia’s nuclear future
Greens leader Bob Brown used the incident as an argument against nuclear, which he labelled a delicate and unsafe technology. “It’s the potential for terrorism, you can’t have it in flight paths, it needs to be built next to big areas of population … it takes up a lot of water, it’s enormously expensive,” …Sydneysider Jennifer Jones …..”…..”All I can say is (prime minister) Julia Gillard should not think about nuclear reactors.”
Japan blast sparks nuclear talk Down Under, Sydney Morning Herald, March 13, 2011“……the Australian Greens say it is another pointed reminder for Australia not to go down the nuclear route. Continue reading
Japan’s nuclear emergency a warning to Australia and the world
“Australia has a direct link to this tragedy as Tepco, the company that operates the Fukushima reactors, buys and burns Australian uranium.”
BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto sell Australian uranium to Japan.
The nuclear emergency that is compounding the human tragedy of Japan’s earthquake sends a clear warning to Australia to steer clear of the risks of nuclear energy, the Australian Conservation Foundation said today. “The terrible human cost of the earthquake in Japan is being made even worse by radiation escaping from damaged nuclear reactors,” said ACF’s David Noonan. Continue reading
Can Ranger uranium mine continue, with increased rainfall?
Wet weather threatens NT uranium mine, Sky News:, 10 March 11, Wet weather in the north is causing serious headaches for Energy Resources Australia. Heavy rain is pushing water levels at its Ranger Mine dam past the wet season limit,……potential for radioactively contaminated water to flow into Kakadu National Park.ERA – which is majority owned by Rio Tinto….Sky News: Wet weather threatens NT uranium mine
Australia’s climate denial shock jocks might get a surprise
when the right wing shock jocks really get behind a rally, they have proven that they can turn people out, and in large numbers…………. BUT ….despite the similarities between
the 2GB-driven rallies and the rise of the Tea Party in the US, there’s one important difference: here, we have a much more organised and effective movement that will turn out in support of action on climate change.
A rally to show support for a price on pollution and action on climate change will take place in Melbourne this weekend with more planned around the country next week. They will be organised by the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, GetUp, The Wilderness Society, 350.org, Australian Council of Trade Unions, Australian Conservation Foundation and the Climate Action Network Australia.
carbon tax We’ll Keep Polluting The Air (Waves), newmatilda.com, By Anna Rosejonesy 7 Mar 2011 Say what you like about right-wing shock jocks, they know how to organise a people’s revolt. Anna Rose looks at how the anti-pollution price lobby plans to fight Continue reading
Muckaty nuclear waste dump legislation to be rushed through today without any debate
Muckaty legislation expected to be voted on in the House of Reps today (22/2) around 5.30 pm….no further debate expected, just a vote beyondnuclear
Paladin uranium miner – net loss $29.5 million
Paladin posts $29.5m net loss, Sydney Morning Herald, February 15, 2011 – Paladin Energy has increased its first half net loss by 55 per cent to $US29.5 million ($29.5 million) as the uranium producer revised down its production forecast….
South Australia: battle looms to save Arkaroola from uranium mining
Sanctuary becomes a battleground Brad Crouch, Sunday Mail (SA) , February 13, 2011 A MAMMOTH environmental battle is brewing in the Flinders Ranges, as supporters of the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary fight to keep it from being turned into a uranium mine.————- Continue reading
Radioactive waste dump protest taken to Martin Ferguson’s office
Radioactive waste dump protest at Martin Ferguson’s office | Indymedia Australia, 20 Jan 2011, Around 50 people demonstrated at Resource Minister, Martin Ferguson’s office against a dump at Muckaty on January 17th. Three days before Christmas the government concluded a sham committee inquiry endorsing Martin Ferguson’s plans to dump nuclear waste at Muckaty in the NT Traditional Owners were not given the opportunity to speak to the committee or even to lodge a submission. Ferguson continues to refuse requests to meet with Traditional Owners opposed to the dump.
Traditional Owners have initiated legal action in the Federal Court yet it seems likely that Ferguson will push ahead with his Radioactive Waste Management Bill early in 2011. The Bill overides state and territory laws, it overrides important federal Aboriginal heritage and environmental legislation, and it enshrines Muckaty as the only site under consideration despite the opposition of many Traditional Owners, the NT Government and many others. Radioactive waste dump protest at Martin Ferguson’s office | Indymedia Australia
Pressure on Australian government to support Julian Assange
“This has breached his legal and human rights and all police protocols.”
Assange’s mum takes fight to Rudd’s office ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), 10 Feb 2011, The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says she is increasing pressure on the Federal Government to take up her son’s case. Continue reading
Gillard governing in the interests of the fossil fuel lobby
Crikey, 29 Jan 2011, by Nicolino, 28 January 2011 Gillard and co will never ever want to offend the fossil fuel industry after getting their craven fingers burnt over the super profits tax. We found out then who is really running this country.The renewable energy sector was an easy target for cuts and wipeouts even though we all know that climate change has even worse things lined up for us. Never mind, The miners are happy and that’s the main thing. Never mind the populace. Climate policies slashed to pay for a natural disaster | Crikey
Clean Energy Council deplores Australia’s cutbacks in climate change projects
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PETITION – To: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Government
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/235274195556
19 May – Webinar- Webinar: No Nuclear Weapons in Australia
Start: 2026-05-19 18:00:00 UTC Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (GMT+10:00)
End: 2026-05-19 19:30:00 UTC Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (GMT+10:00)
20 May – Webinar – The dangerous world of AUKUS, US, military occupation and suppression of dissent
National Webinar, 20th May, 2026, 6.30pm AEST. Confronting laws restricting/suppressing protest speech and action
Speakers: Former Sen. Rex Patrick, Lawyer Nick Hanna ,Arthur Rorris ,Jorgen Doyle, Sen David Shoebbridge,
Facilitator Kelley Tranter.
of the week – Australians for War Powers Reform (AWPR)
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