Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, upon notice, on 21 July 2011:

In regard to the attendance of Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) personnel at the Berri Barmera Council meeting held in Berri, South Australia on 19 April 2011:

(1)   Were the representatives from ANSTO invited by the council or did the department offer or request a place on the council meeting agenda.

(2)   Have any other councils in any state or territory been given similar deputations; if so, when and where did these occur.

(3)   Are there plans or has there been discussion regarding similar presentations to be given to other councils; if so, when and where.

(4)   Since the 19 April 2011 meeting in Berri, has there been any further correspondence between ANSTO and the Berri Barmera Council; if so, can a copy of this correspondence be provided.

(5)   Can a copy of the notes or presentations used by the ANSTO representatives to address the Berri Barmera Council be provided.

(6)   Can a copy of the report given to the Minister following the deputation be provided.