Albanese government denies media reports it is signing up to collaboration to share advanced nuclear technology
A nuclear power station in Suffolk, England. An Australian government spokesperson has said the country is an an observer to the agreement.A nuclear power station in Suffolk, England. An Australian government spokesperson has said the country is an an observer to the agreement.The UK government has conceded that Australia was mistakenly included on a list of countries that were expected to sign up to a US-UK civil nuclear deal.
“The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation is an observer to the Gen IV Forum negotiations at Cop29. We will remain an observer. Our observer membership allows our scientists to collaborate with international research efforts in areas such as high temperature material, advanced manufacturing and nuclear safety.”
Australia’s inclusion on the nuclear list made political waves in Canberra after being reported by the ABC, and was seized on by the opposition leader, Peter Dutton.
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