FOR PRESS: P. M. No. 11/ 1969
NUCLEAR POWER IN AUSTRALIA
Statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton
The Commonwealth has been in contact with the
States about matters associated with the introduction of nuclear
power into Australia. The Government feels that the time is coming
much closer when nuclear power can be competitive with other
forms of power in a number of areas of Australia. There are
many considerations which would be of common concern to the
Commonwealth and the States, and we feel it is opportune to
examine the various matters involved.
The Government has proposed that the Minister
for National Development, Mr. David Fairbairn, should visit
the States and have discussions with appropriate State Ministers
and authorities regarding introduction of nuclear power into
Australia in the future. These discussions would be most useful
as a basis for initiating steps toward the introduction of nuclear
power into the country, including types of reactors, and ensuring
that those reactors would be independent of overseas fuel supplies.
CANBERRA 6 February 1969
Gorton, John
Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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Release Date:
06/02/1969
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1990
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FOR PRESS: P.M. NO.11/1969 - NUCLEAR POWER IN AUSTRALIA - STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. JOHN GORTON
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