Anti-nuclear legislation introduced
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Energy, Resources, Industry and Enterprise. Media Statement.
"Companies or individuals who attempt to build or operate a nuclear power plant in Western Australia will face fines of $500,000 under legislation introduced into State Parliament today. The new legislation will prohibit the construction or operation of a nuclear facility in WA, prohibit the transportation of certain material to a nuclear facility site, and prohibit connecting nuclear generation works to an electricity transmission or distribution system. Mr Logan said it would also include a referendum trigger if the Commonwealth Government ever tried to override the new State laws."