Australian uranium exports to China
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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.
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Key Documents
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