Manage a comprehensive national inventory of radioactive waste, coordinate the safe disposal and storage of radioactive waste, and to establish safe and secure disposal pathways for radioactive waste.
The Government will provide $476.4 million over 7 years from 2023-24 (and $38.7 million ongoing from 2030-31) for the safe and sustainable management and disposal of Australia's radioactive waste. Funding includes: * $304.5 million over 7 years from 2023-24 (and $38.7 million ongoing from 2030-31) for the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency in the Department of Industry, Science and Resources to continue to manage a comprehensive national inventory of radioactive waste, coordinate the safe disposal and storage of radioactive waste, and to establish safe and secure disposal pathways for radioactive waste * $162.2 million over 7 years from 2023-24 to continue preparatory work for the establishment of the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility, including technical, design, regulatory and governance activities, and community engagement consistent with the National Radioactive Waste Management Act 2012 * $9.7 million over 5 years from 2023-24 to develop a pathway for the long-term disposal of Australia's intermediate-level radioactive waste generated from non-defence activities. Industry, Science and Resources |