Australian Radioactive Waste Management Framework

Australia is committed to providing safe and sustainable radioactive waste management over generations. This includes allocating adequate financial and human resources.

This framework:

• sets out principles and long term goals for radioactive waste management in Australia
• outlines the approach we’re taking to managing radioactive waste throughout its life cycle
• ensures waste can be safely managed in a single National Radioactive Waste Management Facility.

Read more

• Read our response to the Senate Economic References Committee report into the site selection process for the facility
• Read how the Australian Radioactive Waste Management Agency will establish and operate the facility
• Read waste management principles on ANSTO’s website

Contact us

• Email arwa [at] industry.gov.au
• Phone 13 28 46

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