Saturday, 28 April, 2007

ACF

With delegates to the Australian Labor Party national conference narrowly voting to overturn the party’s ‘no new uranium mines’ policy, the Australian Conservation Foundation has vowed to vigorously contest any expansion of the dangerous and irresponsible nuclear industry.

“Today’s vote doesn’t make uranium mining any safer, any more responsible, any more popular or any less controversial than it has always been,” said ACF Executive Director Don Henry.

“The advocates of expanded uranium mining and export have failed to come up with answers to the problems of safety, waste, weapons, terrorism and widespread community concern.

“Today the ALP has scored a stunning own goal, but it has not delivered a free kick to the uranium industry.

“The Western Australian and Queensland Premiers have today re-affirmed their states’ opposition to uranium mining.

“The Australian Conservation Foundation will continue to represent the great majority of Australians who remain deeply concerned about any expansion of this dangerous and contaminating industry.

“Like radioactive waste, this issue is a long way from dead.”