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Australia must remain a nuclear-free country.

Nuclear energy and arms are not compatible with a clean future.

The Coalition's nuclear energy plan is light on detail but heavy with danger. It's a costly distraction from effective climate action that risks delaying – and even derailing – the sensible, considered and speedy transition to renewables that is already well underway and essential to protect the environment and safeguard our future.

To our representatives, we call on you to make Australia nuclear-free:

  • End uranium mining and exports, and clean up all old uranium mines;
  • Say no to nuclear power – it is high-risk, high-cost and a dangerous distraction from real climate solutions, like clean energy from the sun and wind;
  • Take a strong stand against nuclear weapons – this includes signing and ratifying the UN nuclear weapons ban treaty;
  • Manage radioactive waste transparently and responsibly.

The exaggerated claims being made by the latest round of nuclear promoters do not alter the evidence which clearly shows nuclear is the worst option for Australia. Promoting nuclear today will keep coal and gas burning for decades to come!

There are many reasons nuclear energy is not a viable alternative for Australia’s energy future:

  • It takes too long – on average, it takes about nine years to build a nuclear power station and another 10 years for planning and licensing. Effectively that means two decades between first idea and first power. These are the critical decades to immediately reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
  • It’s dirty and dangerous – Nuclear power stations pose significant community, environment and health risks. Apart from the radioactive waste they generate, nuclear power stations run on uranium which, like coal and gas, is not a renewable resource.
  • It’s far more expensive than renewable options – Modelling shows developing nuclear infrastructure is 5-10 times more expensive than solar and wind. And even if the technology was in place, it would also cost more to produce.
  • It needs a lot of water – Nuclear reactors use tonnes of water per second to cool the reactors to produce electricity. This is unlike wind and solar which require little or no ongoing water use.
  • We have no proven options for managing long-term radioactive waste – All reactors create waste, and this is a growing and unresolved global management issue. For decades successive governments have tried to impose low and intermediate level waste dumps and stores, predominantly on First Nations lands, across multiple sites in Australia.

We must leave the uranium in the ground to keep our communities and the nature we rely on safe.

Let's get it right and make Australia nuclear-free.

Header image: Sea lions gather on the beach on the Eyre Peninsula. At the top of the Peninsula is Kimba, where the government is proposing to put a national radioactive waste site despite unanimous opposition from Barngarla Traditional Owners


Latest Supporters

Allan 2021-01-22 10:54:32 +1100
Mara 2021-01-22 10:54:24 +1100
Linda 2021-01-22 10:54:16 +1100
stephen 2021-01-22 10:53:53 +1100
Linda 2021-01-22 10:53:52 +1100
Dominique 2021-01-22 10:53:52 +1100
Philip 2021-01-22 10:53:50 +1100
Apart from the total stupidity of nuclear weapons, ultimately they are a mechanism for moving tax payer funds into the pockets of the obscenely rich. Which means less funding for your health, education and environment.
Roland 2021-01-22 10:53:46 +1100
Mark 2021-01-22 10:53:39 +1100
Jennifer 2021-01-22 10:53:37 +1100
Wayne 2021-01-22 10:53:35 +1100
There is no need whatsoever for nuclear weapons.
Paul 2021-01-22 10:53:34 +1100
Ban nuclear weapons!
Jane 2021-01-22 10:53:28 +1100
I am counting on the Australian Government to ratify the UN nuclear weapons ban treaty to prevent nuclear strikes and retaliatory nuclear strikes that will cause untold suffering and damage.
Gillian 2021-01-22 10:53:28 +1100
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Murray 2021-01-22 10:53:09 +1100
Another example of an insufficiently recognised and celebrated Australian initiative that shows the best values of our people.
Matthew 2021-01-22 10:53:02 +1100
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Christine 2021-01-22 10:52:52 +1100
Russell 2021-01-22 10:52:50 +1100
Robyn 2021-01-22 10:52:49 +1100
Australia has no need to allow nuclear weapons here.
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