Parliamentary nuclear power inquiry to visit Victoria and South Australia

AS PART of its inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia, the House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will conduct multiple public hearings in Victoria and South Australia from today until Friday (December 3-6).

The committee will visit Traralgon (Vic), Melbourne, Adelaide and Port Augusta (SA). 

Committee Chair, Dan Repacholi MP, the Federal Member for Hunter, said, "The committee is continuing to hear from residents and community representatives in areas earmarked for potential nuclear plants to better understand the challenges, opportunities, and concerns they face.

“The proposal to build a nuclear energy industry in Australia is one that cannot be considered lightly. As such, the committee is determined to hear from affected individuals and representatives throughout our country to ensure our future energy needs are met, whilst also taking into account the many possible risks.”

The hearings can be accessed online.

The committee will be holding further public hearings in New South Wales and Western Australia later this month. 

Programs for all hearings and further information about the inquiry,  including the inquiry terms of reference, are available on the committee’s website.

Public hearing details

Traralgon

Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Time (approx.): 12:30pm – 4:10pm (AEDT)
Location: The View Function Centre, 140 Burnets Road, Traralgon VIC 3844

Melbourne

Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Time (approx.): 9am – 4:10pm (AEDT)
Location: Cliftons, Level 1, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Adelaide

Date: Thursday, 5 December 2024
Time (approx.): 9am – 2:30pm (ACDT)
Location: Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide, 65 Hindley Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Port Augusta

Date: Friday, 6 December 2024
Time (approx.): 9am – 11:50pm (ACDT)
Location: Afghan Room, Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, 3-5 Daw Street, Port Augusta West SA 5700