Australian Radioactive Waste Management Framework

Date published:
1 June 2018

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.