Disposal site for submarine nuclear waste yet to be decided

A supplied image obtained on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, of Acting Prime Minister, Richard Marles during a press conference at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide. (AAP Image/Supplied) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Source: Supplied / SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE

Having announced its intention to buy nuclear-powered submarines, the Australian government must now come up with a plan for the disposal of toxic waste from the new fleet.

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Published 16 March 2023 7:28am

By Sara Tomevska

Presented by Greg Dyett

Source: SBS News

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Having announced its intention to buy nuclear-powered submarines, the Australian government must now come up with a plan for the disposal of toxic waste from the new fleet.

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