Disposing of low-level nuclear waste, mostly from medical treatment, has become an important issue. In 2009, the Australian government received a consultant’s report that examined Muckaty Station as one of four possible sites for a nuclear waste facility in the Northern Territory. Land owners near Muckaty station opposed the plan in fear that the dumped waste would destroy their lands and environment.
41% Yes |
59% No |
28% Yes |
55% No |
9% Yes, but only if there is no risk to the environment |
4% No, move the dumps to Central Australia where it is geologically stable |
4% Yes, if there is consent from the local indigenous communities |
See how support for each position on “Nuclear Waste” has changed over time for 356k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Nuclear Waste” has changed over time for 356k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@92GRB4G2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there is no risk to the environment and there is consent from local indigenous communities
@9KX3S3H1mo1MO
Yes, if only its no risk to the environment and has consent from local indigenous communities (NT and WA have more indigenous communities)
@9KMKKG91mo1MO
No, Build nuclear waste storage within Federal land instead of Indigenous communities, even with or without their consent
@9KFFBBH2mos2MO
Yes, but only if there is no risk to the environment & if there is consent from the local indigenous communities
@9JKJ7N93mos3MO
Yes, only if there is no risk to communities and the environment and the local indigenous communities consent to it
@92CZ2WM2yrs2Y
Yes, but only with permission from local indigenous communities and only if there is no risk to the environment
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