Environment and Other Legislation Amendment (Removing Nuclear Energy Prohibitions) Bill 2022

REPORT - August 2023

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Purpose of the bill
Background to the bill
Provisions of the bill
Human Rights Committee consideration
Scrutiny of Bills Committee consideration
Structure of this report
Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgements

Chapter 2 - Support for the bill

New developments in nuclear technology
Australia’s energy optionality
Cost-effective energy production
A ‘clean and green’ source of energy
Increased public support for nuclear energy

Chapter 3 - Opposition to the bill

Renewable technology is cheaper and available now
Dangers of nuclear energy reactors and radiation
Lack of a social license for nuclear power in Australia

Chapter 4 - Committee view

Australia’s nuclear ban is an accident waiting to happen
What is nuclear energy?
Functions and provisions of the bill
Other previous inquiries of relevance
Why nuclear makes sense now
Nuclear energy is safe
Managing waste
Nuclear submarines and nuclear energy go hand in hand
Efficiency and cost
Nuclear is better for the environment
Conclusion

Appendix 1 - Submissions, tabled documents and additional information

Appendix 2 - Public hearing and witnesses

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