Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The government does not agree with the amendment that's being proposed by Senator Patrick. This amendment is in relation to the Woomera Prohibited Area. As I've already said in response to Senator Patrick's questions, it would not be sensible to permanently site a radioactive waste facility in this area. Woomera has not been nominated for short-listing, nor have the surrounding communities been consulted. The government is absolutely committed to community consultation and to only siting a facility where there is broad community support. There have been no community consultations on the Woomera site or indications of broad positive sentiment towards a facility.