Australian uranium exports to China

In August 2006 the Australian government tabled agreements and supporting documents to allow the export of uranium to China and promote co-operation on the development of nuclear power.

Australian Government Treaty Related Documents

 * "Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on the Transfer of Nuclear Material, Canberra, 3 April 2006. (77KB Pdf)
 * "NIA Consultation and Background documents for the Transfer of Nuclear Material with China treaty", (Pdf 205KB)
 * "Regulation Impact Statement" (44KB Pdf)
 * "Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy", Canberra, 3 April 2006. (44KB Pdf)
 * "NIA Consultation and Background documents for the Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy with China treaty", (189Kb Pdf)
 * "Regulation Impact Statement". (44Kb Pdf)

Submissions from mining industry groups

 * Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (PDF 162KB)
 * Minerals Council of Australia (PDF 757KB) (Note: Both Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton did not make corporate submissions but are the dominant Australian uranium exporters and major members of the MCA).
 * Paladin Resources Limited (PDF 75KB)
 * Australian Uranium Association (PDF 309KB) (Note: Both Rio Tinto's uranium subidiary Energy Resources of Australia and BHP Billiton are full members of the UAA. Rio Tinto subsidiary, Canning Resources is an Associate Member).
 * Australian Uranium Association Supplementary to submission(PDF 25KB)

Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) Inquiry Weblinks

 * Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) Inquiry Website: http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jsct/8august2006/index.htm
 * List of submissions to JSCOT: http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jsct/8august2006/subs2.htm
 * Public hearings and transcripts: http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jsct/8august2006/hearings2.htm
 * JSCOT committee report: http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jsct/8august2006/report.htm

Other SourceWatch Resources

 * John Howard's Nuclear Debate