Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

The government is engaged in detailed consultation with the communities of Hawker and Kimba as part of the nomination process for a national radioactive waste management facility. This engagement has included the permanent presence of Australian government officials in excess of 18 months in both communities. The construction of a waste facility is an essential part of the provision of nuclear medicines. On average, one in every two Australians will require nuclear medicines during their lifetime. The government has been fully transparent about its plans and will provide the detail in a formal response to the motion.