Anti-nuclear movement in Australia
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Nuclear testing, uranium mining and export, and nuclear energy have often been the subject of public debate in Australia, and the anti-nuclear movement in Australia has a long history. Its origins date back to the 1972–73 debate over French nuclear testing in the Pacific and the 1976–77 debate about uranium mining in Australia.[1][2]
Several groups specifically concerned with nuclear issues were established in the mid-1970s, including the Movement Against Uranium Mining and Campaign Against Nuclear Energy (CANE), cooperating with other environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth and the Australian Conservation Foundation.[3][4] But by the late 1980s, the price of uranium had fallen, and the costs of nuclear power had risen, and the anti-nuclear movement seemed to have won its case. CANE disbanded itself in 1988.[5]
About 2003, proponents of nuclear power advocated it as a solution to global warming and the Australian government began taking an interest. Anti-nuclear campaigners and some scientists in Australia emphasised that nuclear power could not significantly substitute for other power sources, and that uranium mining itself could become a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
As of 2010, Australia has no nuclear power stations and the current Rudd Labor government is opposed to nuclear power for Australia.[6] Australia has three operating uranium mines at Olympic Dam (Roxby) and Beverley - both in South Australia's north - and at Ranger in the Northern Territory. As of April 2009, construction has begun on South Australia's third uranium mine—the Honeymoon Uranium Mine.[7] Australia has no nuclear weapons.
Groups and Organizations
Some past events
- BUMP Collective meeting at World's End Studio, 15 Mrs Trivett Pl, in Fremantle: 20/09/2016
- Wiluna Uranium Extension Appeal Writing Workshop at City West Lotteries House, Conference Room, 2 Delhi St, in West Perth: 14/09/2016 at 5 PM
- information event "WA Nuclear Futures?" at WMC Auditorium, 44 Macdonald Street, in Kalgoorlie, WA: 10/09/2016 at 6 PM
- Walkatjurra Walkabout from Wiluna to Leonora: 07/08/2016 - 07/09/2016
- BUMP COLLECTIVE MEETING at World's End Studio, at the top of 15 Mrs Trivett Pl, in Fremantle: 02/08/2016 at 6 PM
- "COLLISIONS - Special Event and Private Screening" (fundraiser for the Australia Nuclear Free Alliance national gathering in Kalgoorlie) at Kidogo Gallery, Bathers Beach, in Fremantle: 30/07/2016 at 5 PM
- Karlalmyi Walk from Parnngurr to Karlamilyi River: 05/06/2016 - 12/06/2016
- IAEA: Regional Training Course on Safeguards and Nuclear Security for Countries with Small Quantity Protocols in Melbourne: 30/05/2016 - 03/06/2016
- "Cinema Dystopia": movie screening and updates "Fresh out of Fukushima": 08/05/2016 at 3 PM
- Chernobyl Vigil - 30 years on at Office of Julie Bishop, 414 Rokeby Rd, in Subiaco: 26/04/2016 at 12 PM
- BUMP (Ban Uranium Mining Permanently) meeting at Clancy’s Fish Bar in Fremantle: 15/03/2016 at 6 PM
- film screening "Containment" on the 5th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster at Luna Paradiso, 164 James St, in Northbridge: 11/03/2016 at 5.30 PM
- BUMP (Ban Uranium Mining Permanently) collective meeting at Clancy’s Fish Bar in Fremantle: 16/02/2016 at 6 PM
- information event "The anti nuclear adventures of 2015" at Harold Boas Gardens, Delhi St, in West Perth: 04/12/2015 at 5.30 PM
- BUMP (Ban Uranium Mining Permanently) meeting at Clancy’s Fish Bar in Fremantle: 01/12/2015 at 6 PM
- People's Climate March starting from Wellington Square in Perth: 29/11/2015 at 1 PM
- Walkatjurra Walkabout – Walking for Country from Wiluna to Leonora: 16/08/2015 - 19/09/2015
- West Australia Nuclear Free Alliance WANFA Art exhibition: Yellowcake Country Exhibition at Moores Gallery, 46 Henry St, in Fremantle: 14/08/2015 - 31/08/2015
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at Clancy's fish pub in Fremantle: 01/04/2014 at 6 PM
- Toro Energy (uranium mining) AGM at QV1 Conference Centre, 250 St Georges Terrace, in Perth WA: 27/11/2014 at 10 AM
- Paladin (uranium mining) AGM at Royal Perth Yacht Club, Australia II Drive, in Crawley: 20/11/2014 at 9.30 AM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at Mechanics Institute, William St., in Northbridge: 03/11/2014 at 6 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at Mechanics Institute, William St., in Northbridge: 28/10/2014 at 6 PM
- Mayors for Peace conference at Town Hall in Fremantle: 22/09/2014 at 9 PM
- Peace Walk starting at Bathers Beach in Fremantle: 21/09/2014 at 10 AM
- Cabaret Quiz Night to fundraise for the West Australian Nuclear Free Alliance at Victoria Hall, 179 High St, in Fremantle: 19/09/2014 at 7 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at Mechanics Institute, William St., in Northbridge: 16/09/2014 at 6 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at Mechanics Institute, William St., in Northbridge: 02/09/2014 at 6 PM
- lecture "Renewable Energy in a Post Fukushima World" at Town Hall in Perth: 24/08/2014 at 6 PM
- Mayors for Peace planning session at Town Hall, reception room, in Fremantle: 19/08/2014 at 4 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at Mechanics Institute, William St., in Northbridge: 18/08/2014 at 6 PM
- Training For Action at Grassroots Holiday Haven in Jarrahdale, WA: 09/08/2014 - 11/08/2014
- Hiroshima Day vigil outside Wesley Church, corner Hay/William Streets, in Perth: 06/08/2014 at 12 PM
- Kintyre Appeal writing workshop at Conservation Council WA, 2 Delhi St West in Perth: 05/08/2014 at 6 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at Mechanics Institute, William St., in Northbridge: 22/07/2014
- Dialogue with Dr Hannah Middleton on the US "Pivot" focussing more on the Asia-Pacific region at Quaker Meeting House, 35 Clifton Crescent, Mt Lawley: 29/06/2014 at 3.30 PM
- Project launch: "The Enduring Effects of War" at 4 Harwood St., HILTON: 28/06/2014 at 4 PM
- "Better Things To Do – a renewable energy forum" at Perth State Library Theatre, in Perth, WA: 10/06/2014 at 5 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) meeting at "the Bird", William St Northbridge, in Northbridge: 03/06/2014
- Walkatjurra Walkabout – Walking for Country pilgrimage across Wangkatja country: 23/04/2014 - 26/05/2014
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at The Bird in Northbridge: 15/04/2014 at 6 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at Clancy's fish bar in Fremantle: 08/04/2014 at 6 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at The Bird in Northbridge: 01/04/2014 at 6 PM
- Remembering Fukushima - photo shoot in solidarity with those communities affected by the Fukushima disaster at South Beach in Fremantle: 09/03/2014 at 4 PM
- BUMP-Ban Uranium Mining Permanently meeting at The Bird in Northbridge: 04/03/2014 at 6 PM
- Nuclear Free Strategy meeting in Leederville: 19/02/2014
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) meeting at Clancy’s fish bar in Freemantle: 11/02/2014 at 6 PM
- Ban Uranium Mining Permanently (BUMP) collective meeting at The Bird in Northbridge: 04/02/2014 at 6 PM
- BHP AGM & Paladin AGM in Perth: 21/11/2013 at 9 AM
- Freemantle Parade: 10/11/2013
- movie screening "The Toxic Avenger" at corner Cantonement St and Queen St, in Fremantle: 03/11/2013 at 7 PM
- BUMP Meeting (Ban Uranium Mining Permanently) at Bird, in Northbridge: 17/09/2013 at 5.30 PM
- BUMP Meeting (Ban Uranium Mining Permanently) at Clancy's Fish Bar, in Fremantle: 10/09/2013 at 5.30 PM
- BUMP Meeting (Ban Uranium Mining Permanently) at Bird, in Northbridge: 03/09/2013 at 5.30 PM
- BUMP Meeting (Ban Uranium Mining Permanently) at Clancy's Fish Bar, in Fremantle: 27/08/2013 at 5.30 PM
- Frack Free WA rally at Kings Square in Fremantle: 17/08/2013 1 PM
- Hiroshima and Nagasaki anniversary film screening: Nuclear Nation: 10/08/2013 at 10 AM
- Nuclear Nation film screening at Chauvel Cinema in Sydney: 09/08/2013 at 6 PM
- Walkatjurra Walkabout against uranium mining from Yeelirree to Leonora: 04/05/2013 - 29/05/2013
- Fundraising for a nuclear free future dinner at Annalkshmi restaurant, Jetty 4 Barrack Square, in Perth: 06/05/2013 at 6.30 PM
- Radioactive Exposure TourRadioactive Exposure Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide: 29/03/2013 - 07/04/2013
- protest march against Wiluna uranium mine permission from Toro office, 2/35 Ventnor St, to the Parliament, in West Perth: 03/04/2013 at 9 AM
- National Day of action around Toro Energy's AGM at Crown Plaza Hotel, 16 Hindmarsh sq, in Adelaide: 28/11/2012
- info evening: "Get updated on the WA Nuclear Free Campaign" at UCIC Hall Level 1 in Perth City: 06/11/2012 at 6 PM
- WALKATJURRA WALKABOUT from Yeelirrie - Leonora: 20/08/2012 - 14/09/2012
- Lizards Revenge dinner and report back at 315 Bagot Rd in Subiaco: 17/08/2012 at 6.30 PM
- protests against the Australian Uranium Conference opposite the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle: 18/07/2012 at 5.30 PM
- The Lizards Revenge-Music/art Festival at Roxby Downs gates of hell, South Australia, Borefield Rd: 14/07/2012 - 20/07/2012
- WANFA Art exhibition & auction at Kidogo Art Gallery, Fremantle: 14/06/2012 - 21/06/2012
- Lizards Revenge dinner and talk at Earthwise, 315 Bagot Rd Subiaco: 18/05/2012 at 6.30 PM
- Ashes to Honey - Film Night at the Bodhi Tree Bookshop cafe in Leederville: 20/04/2012 at 6.15 PM
- The Manuwangku, Under the Nuclear Cloud (nuclear waste) exhibition in Perth: 15/03/2012 - 15/04/2012
- ↑ Jim Green. Australia's anti-nuclear movement: a short history Green Left Online, 26 August 1998. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- ↑ Jason Koutsoukis. Rudd romps to historic win The Age, 25 November 2007. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- ↑ Roy McLeod (1995). "Resistance to Nuclear Technology: Optimists, Opportunists and Opposition in Australian Nuclear History" in Martin Bauer (ed) Resistance to New Technology, Cambridge University Press, pp. 171-173.
- ↑ Hutton, Drew and Connors, Libby (1999). A History of the Australian Environmental Movement, Cambridge University Press.
- ↑ Roy McLeod (1995). "Resistance to Nuclear Technology: Optimists, Opportunists and Opposition in Australian Nuclear History" in Martin Bauer (ed) Resistance to New Technology, Cambridge University Press, pp. 175-177.
- ↑ Support for N-power falls The Australian, 30 December 2006. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- ↑ Work begins on Honeymoon uranium mine ABC News, April 24, 2009. Retrieved 15 October 2009.