List of recommendations

2.35The Committee supports the Agreement among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion and recommends that binding treaty action be taken.

3.1The Committee recommends that the Government and the Australian Submarine Agency expand and enhance community education activities to inform the general population on how AUKUS is in the national interest, including the distinct advantages of nuclear-powered submarines.

4.22The Committee recommends appropriate parliamentary scrutiny of any supplementary or additional instruments resulting from ratifying the AUKUS treaty.

5.26The Committee recommends that community and worker consultation, engagement and public transparency be prioritised in the development of the plan for the management, transportation and storage of AUKUS-related nuclear waste.

5.27The Committee recommends that advice published by the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator be made publicly available within a timely fashion to enhance transparency.

6.16The Committee recommends that the Australian Government launch an AUKUS career and employment opportunities promotion campaign and further enhance existing STEM and traditional trades engagement programs for local schools and tertiary education providers.

7.23The Committee recommends that the Government partner with relevant State and Local governments to collaborate and coordinate on planning and delivery of enabling programs, infrastructure and works to support communities involved in the implementation of AUKUS.

7.24The Committee recommends that the Australian Submarine Agency enhance engagement and consultation with the local Traditional Owner group and First Nations peoples; and with local environmental groups.