❓ Hon Phil Twiss questions the Minister for Emergency Services regarding emergency response plans for potential radioactive incidents related to AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines in Rockingham and Kwinana. The response refers to existing state hazard plans and directs defence-related questions to the Minister for Defence.
AnsweredQoN 390Legislative Assembly
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AUKUS—Nuclear-powered submarines
390. Hon Phil Twiss to
the minister representing the Minister for Emergency
Services:
I refer to the
preparations for the AUKUS arrival of nuclear-powered submarines in Western
Australia from 2027 as part of the AUKUS agreement.
(1) Has an emergency response plan been developed
for the Rockingham and Kwinana localities to manage potential incidents
involving radioactive materials?
(2) �If yes to (1), can the minister advise what
agencies at federal, state and local levels have been consulted in this plan
and this plan's creation and have public briefings based on this plan been conducted?
(3) �If no to (1), when can this plan be expected
to be released for review and public consultation?
390. Hon Phil Twiss to
the minister representing the Minister for Emergency
Services:
I refer to the
preparations for the AUKUS arrival of nuclear-powered submarines in Western
Australia from 2027 as part of the AUKUS agreement.
(1) Has an emergency response plan been developed
for the Rockingham and Kwinana localities to manage potential incidents
involving radioactive materials?
(2) �If yes to (1), can the minister advise what
agencies at federal, state and local levels have been consulted in this plan
and this plan's creation and have public briefings based on this plan been conducted?
(3) �If no to (1), when can this plan be expected
to be released for review and public consultation?
AnswerView source ↗
The following answer
has been provided to me by the Minister for Defence Industries.
(1)–(3) Nuclear-powered submarines have
been visiting Western Australia since July 1993. State government plans for
radiation escape from a nuclear-powered warship are detailed in accordance with
the state hazard plan, HAZMAT Annex A: Radiation
Escape from a Nuclear Powered Warship (NPW) . This is a publicly
available document. The federal government of Australia is the responsible
authority for defence matters. Questions related to defence matters should be
addressed to the Minister for Defence
has been provided to me by the Minister for Defence Industries.
(1)–(3) Nuclear-powered submarines have
been visiting Western Australia since July 1993. State government plans for
radiation escape from a nuclear-powered warship are detailed in accordance with
the state hazard plan, HAZMAT Annex A: Radiation
Escape from a Nuclear Powered Warship (NPW) . This is a publicly
available document. The federal government of Australia is the responsible
authority for defence matters. Questions related to defence matters should be
addressed to the Minister for Defence
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