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 and site visits in Queensland from 12 to 15 November 2024.

Media release issue date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024

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 and site visits in Queensland from 12 to 15 November 2024. The Committee will visit Biloela, Nanango and Brisbane. Chair of the Committee, Mr Dan Repacholi MP, the Federal Member for Hunter, said “the Committee has prioritised visiting towns that have been earmarked for potential nuclear plants so that we have a firsthand understanding of the communities that may be impacted.” “The future of Australia’s energy supply is of critical, national significance. We are eager to hear from a range of stakeholders about the opportunities, logistics and impacts of potentially deploying nuclear power in Australia.” The hearings can be accessed online. The Committee will be holding further public hearings in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia in December 2024.  Programs for all hearings and further information about the inquiry,  including the inquiry terms of reference are available on the Committee’s website. The Select Committee on Nuclear Energy is seeking submissions by Friday, 15 November 2024. Public hearing details Date: Wednesday 13 November 2024 Time: 8:30am – 12:15pm (AEST) (approximately) Location: Biloela ANZAC Memorial Club, 94 Callide St, Biloela QLD Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024 Time: 8:30am ¬ 12:15pm (AEST) (approximately) Location: Nanango Services Club, 24-26 Henry St, Nanango QLD Date: Friday 15 November 2024 Time: 8:00am – 2:45pm (AEST) (approximately) Location: Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane, 23 Leichardt St, Spring Hill QLD Media inquiries Chad Griffith, Dan Repacholi’s Office (Member for Hunter; Chair, House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy) Mobile: 0400 292 120 For background information Committee Secretariat Ph: 02 6277 4080 nuclear.reps@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

The House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will hold its second public hearing in Canberra today. The parliamentary committee has been established to inquire into and report on the consideration of nuclear power generation in Australia.

Media release issue date: Monday, 28 October 2024

The House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will hold its second public hearing in Canberra today. The parliamentary committee has been established to inquire into and report on the consideration of nuclear power generation in Australia. The Committee Chair, Dan Repacholi MP, the Federal Member for Hunter, said “the Committee is looking forward to continuing to hear evidence from stakeholders who may have a role in any future federal nuclear energy policy in Australia, and experts with knowledge of nuclear energy. We are continuing to set the scene and gather information as to where Australia currently stands with regards to nuclear energy regulation and policy and how nuclear energy would fit into Australia’s current energy mix.” Mr Repacholi explained that the hearings in Canberra were a foundation the Committee intended to use before travelling to communities that have been earmarked for nuclear energy plants. The hearing can be accessed online. Programs for all hearings and further information about the inquiry, including the inquiry terms of reference are available on the Committee’s website. The Select Committee on Nuclear Energy is seeking submissions by Friday, 15 November 2024. Public hearing details Date: Monday, 28 October 2024 Time: 8:30am to 6:15pm (AEDT) (approximately) Location: Main Committee Room (MCR), Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Media inquiries Chad Griffith, Dan Repacholi’s Office (Member for Hunter; Chair, House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy) Mobile: 0400 292 120 For background information Committee Secretariat Ph: 02 6277 4080 nuclear.reps@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

The newly established House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will kick start its public hearing program in Canberra today. The parliamentary committee has been established to inquire into and report on the consideration of nuclear power generation in Australia.

Media release issue date: Thursday, 24 October 2024

The newly established House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will kick start its public hearing program in Canberra today. The parliamentary committee has been established to inquire into and report on the consideration of nuclear power generation in Australia. The Committee will hear from federal government departments including the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW); the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR); the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Department of Defence, and government agencies including the Australia Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), among others. The Committee Chair, Dan Repacholi MP, the Federal Member for Hunter, said “the Committee is looking forward to opening its public hearing program with a day of ‘scene setting’ evidence from government departments and agencies who play a role in federal nuclear energy policy and legislation in Australia. The Committee hopes this will provide an opportunity for a productive discussion of the fundamental issues around nuclear power generation in Australia.” Mr Repacholi explained the Committee intends to hear from communities across Australia that would be impacted by the Opposition’s nuclear energy plan. In the coming weeks and months, the Committee will also call on a broad range of experts to explore the financial, environmental, technical, and legal implications of developing nuclear energy in Australia, among other issues. The hearing can be accessed online. Programs for all hearings and further information about the inquiry,  including the inquiry terms of reference are available on the Committee’s website. The Committee on Nuclear Energy is seeking submissions by Friday, 15 November 2024. Public hearing details Date: Thursday, 24 October 2024 Time: 9am to 5:15pm (AEDT) (approximately) Location: Main Committee Room (MCR), Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Media inquiries Chad Griffith, Dan Repacholi’s Office (Member for Hunter; Chair, House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy) Mobile: 0400 292 120 For background information Committee Secretariat Ph: 02 6277 4080 nuclear.reps@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

A new federal parliamentary committee has been established to inquire into and report on the consideration of nuclear power generation in Australia.

Media release issue date: Thursday, 17 October 2024

A new federal parliamentary committee has been established to inquire into and report on the consideration of nuclear power generation in Australia. The House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy is seeking submissions by Friday, 15 November 2024. The Committee Chair, Dan Repacholi MP, the Federal Member for Hunter, said “with the ongoing debate over whether nuclear energy has a role in Australia’s future energy mix, as well as the mounting cost of living pressures being felt by Australians, this inquiry comes at a critical time.” “Australians have a multitude of questions concerning the Opposition’s proposed nuclear energy idea”, he said. “This Committee will be looking to answer some of these questions as it gives proper consideration to Australia’s future energy needs.” Mr Repacholi explained the Committee intends to hear from communities across Australia that would be impacted by the Opposition’s nuclear energy plan. The Committee will also call on a broad range of experts to explore the financial, environmental, technical, and legal implications of developing nuclear energy in Australia, among other issues. Further information, including the inquiry terms of reference are available on the Committee’s website. Media inquiries Chad Griffith, Dan Repacholi’s Office (Member for Hunter; Chair, House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy) Mobile: 0400 292 120 For background information Committee Secretariat Ph: 02 6277 4080 nuclear.reps@aph.gov.au For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.