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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

Robyn 2020-10-15 12:54:14 +1100
Matt 2020-10-15 12:54:14 +1100
Jason 2020-10-15 12:54:12 +1100
Fabienne 2020-10-15 12:54:09 +1100
Kerrie 2020-10-15 12:53:43 +1100
Bernadette 2020-10-15 12:52:32 +1100
John 2020-10-15 12:52:25 +1100
Brian 2020-10-15 12:52:11 +1100
Adrian 2020-10-15 12:52:11 +1100
NO nuclear anything – there are clearly excellent alternatives . . the earth is supports and sustains us all – she is not here to service greed, short sightedness, or your pockets. Our natural environment & trees etc are PRICE LESS – not to be sold for any price !!
Nikkoela 2020-10-15 12:52:00 +1100
David 2020-10-15 12:51:51 +1100
Maria 2020-10-15 12:51:46 +1100
John 2020-10-15 12:51:45 +1100
Steve 2020-10-15 12:51:36 +1100
Laurajane 2020-10-15 12:51:19 +1100
Rosemarie 2020-10-15 12:51:01 +1100
Sally 2020-10-15 12:50:58 +1100
Julie 2020-10-15 12:50:52 +1100
Leanne 2020-10-15 12:50:46 +1100
Judy 2020-10-15 12:50:17 +1100
There is no place for any part of thr nuclear cycle in the future— its too expensive— too dangerous— uses too much water -uses too much GHG- uses too much energy - prone to very dangerous accidents-no social licence—used to kill people—poisions land and water- Stop the cycle now
Catherine 2020-10-15 12:49:52 +1100
Dale 2020-10-15 12:49:51 +1100
there’s already nuclear waste in Australia, we can’t have any more.
Daniel 2020-10-15 12:49:37 +1100
Katrina 2020-10-15 12:49:22 +1100
Australia is not a waste dumping ground for anything. People are more aware of how precious this beautiful country is. Stop the money grubbers and polluters.
Nardja 2020-10-15 12:49:16 +1100
Lakshmi 2020-10-15 12:49:08 +1100
Gerry 2020-10-15 12:48:10 +1100
anne 2020-10-15 12:48:08 +1100
Philip 2020-10-15 12:48:02 +1100
Anthea 2020-10-15 12:47:51 +1100