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Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission Report. 2016

  • 1. University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA (Australia)

Description

The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission was established by the South Australian Government on 19 March 2015 to undertake an independent and comprehensive investigation into the potential for increasing South Australia's participation in the nuclear fuel cycle. The four areas of activity were: expanded exploration, extraction and milling of minerals containing radioactive materials; the further processing of minerals and the processing and manufacture of materials containing radioactive and nuclear substances; the use of nuclear fuels for electricity generation; the establishment of facilities for the storage and disposal of radioactive and nuclear waste. In each of these areas, the Commission was required to examine and report by 6 May 2016 on the feasibility, viability, risks and opportunities associated with a potential expansion of the nuclear fuel cycle from the perspectives of the environment, the economy and the community, including regional, remote and Aboriginal communities. The Commission committed to conducting an independent, evidence-based process that was open and transparent. From the outset, its focus was on understanding facts and not accepting perceptions. The Commission's process was independent of government, industry and lobby groups. It was conducted by a dedicated group supported by external expertise engaged by the Commission. This report represents both an end and a beginning: the culmination of the Commission's work, but the start of consideration by South Australians as to whether they want to increase the state's participation in the nuclear fuel cycle.

Availability note (English)

Also available online from: https://nuclear.yoursay.sa.gov.au/know-nuclear/the-report; https://nuclear.yoursay.sa.gov.au/reports

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Publishing Information

ISBN
978-0-9945776-4-1; 978-0-9945776-0-3; 978-0-9945776-1-0
Imprint Pagination
344 p.
Report number
INIS-AU--0069

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Notes
Commission was conducted by former Governor of SA, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RAN (Rtd), 57 figs., 16 tabs., 12 appxs.