Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

I have indicated previously in answers to questions from Senator Ludlam that in the new bill there are new legislative processes in place to allow for a purpose-built facility to be developed in this country. Unlike the previous laws, the new legislation will not impose a radioactive waste management facility on any community. The new legislation is based on land being volunteered for consideration as a potential site. The three sites that were selected by the Howard government were—