WiN Australia informs the nuclear debate
The WiN Australia Executive Committee have been busy on behalf of members, preparing submissions to and testifying at various parliamentary inquiries in recent months.
Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Repeal Bill 2019
The inquiry into the Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Repeal Bill 2019 was held by the NSW Government. WiN Australia made a submission to this inquiry and President Dr Jo Lackenby and Committee Member Dr Kath Smith were invited to provide testimony at a public hearing. The report of this inquiry and the Government’s response to the report are now available.
Inquiry into the prerequisites for nuclear energy in Australia
The Federal Government held the Inquiry into the prerequisites for nuclear energy in Australia. WiN Australia again provided both a submission (No. 154) and invited testimony to this inquiry. The report of this inquiry has been issued, citing the submission and testimony of WiN Australia a number of times.
Inquiry into Nuclear Prohibition
WiN Australia has also provided a submission and testimony to the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into nuclear prohibition. The report of this inquiry has been issued, citing the submission and testimony of WiN Australia a number of times.
Independent Review of the EPBC Act
A submission was made by WiN Australia to the The statutory review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The final report of this review is now available.