What could a nuclear industry mean for Queenslanders?
The Commonwealth Government is considering a report proposing the establishment of 25 nuclear reactors to provide one third of Australia’s future energy needs by 2050. The Queensland Government is concerned that establishing a nuclear industry in Queensland could have significant social, economic and environmental impacts. How could it affect your community? Coastal communities are likely to be the preferred sites for the location of nuclear facilities in Queensland because the need for vast amounts of cooling water rules out inland sites. Nuclear waste disposal facilities are likely to be located in remote areas, requiring long-distance transport through regional centres. All power generation includes risks for the health and safety of the community the nuclear industry has particular challenges because of the use of hazardous material combined with the risk of accidents or sabotage, which can have severe consequences for people, industry and the environment. How could it affect Queen
