❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding the transportation of uranium by BHP Billiton from WA to SA, including details on frequency, quantity, route, origin, destination, and relevant regulations. The Minister for Transport redirected the question to the Minister for Mines and Petroleum.
AnsweredQoN 3624Legislative Council
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(1) Is it correct that BHP Billiton or a subsidiary corporation thereof has conducted a trial transportation of uranium product from Western Australia to South Australia?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) how many times has this been done and on what dates;
(b) what quantity of uranium was transported;
(c) what was the route taken by the shipment;
(d) did the shipment pass through Kalgoorlie or its environs;
(e) from where was the uranium sourced;
(f) what was the ultimate destination of the uranium; and
(g) was the uranium sold for export having been transported to South Australia?
(3) What regulations cover the transportation of uranium in Western Australia, and what are the reporting requirements for the Department of Transport under these regulations?
(4) What requirements are there with regards to consultation with stakeholders and communities along a shipment route where radioactive materials are involved?
(5) Will the Minister table all reports by his Department relating to any transportation of uranium in 2010-2011?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) how many times has this been done and on what dates;
(b) what quantity of uranium was transported;
(c) what was the route taken by the shipment;
(d) did the shipment pass through Kalgoorlie or its environs;
(e) from where was the uranium sourced;
(f) what was the ultimate destination of the uranium; and
(g) was the uranium sold for export having been transported to South Australia?
(3) What regulations cover the transportation of uranium in Western Australia, and what are the reporting requirements for the Department of Transport under these regulations?
(4) What requirements are there with regards to consultation with stakeholders and communities along a shipment route where radioactive materials are involved?
(5) Will the Minister table all reports by his Department relating to any transportation of uranium in 2010-2011?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
13 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
All Dangerous Goods come under legislation handled by the Department of Mines and Petroleum. The Member is advised to refer this question to the relevant Minister.
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