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Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry (RUEI) (also known as the Fox Report) was a committee established by the Whitlam government in Australia, which sought to explore the environmental concerns surrounding uranium mining. The Inquiry was established in 1975.
Reports※
The inquiry produced two major reports. The first report investigated broad issues around nuclear power such as should Australia be involved in nuclear power. The report was released in October 1976. It concluded that uranium mining could proceed safely if it was well regulated.
The second report investigated issues surrounding the establishment of the Ranger Uranium Mine. It concluded that indigenous land rights should be upheld and that a new national park be established. The national park was to be called Kakadu, with the "Ranger," Jabiluka and Koongarra uranium projects deliberately excised from Kakadu. The federal government approved the mine due to the report. Mining operations began in 1980 and went on to become Australia’s longest running uranium mine. Recommendations were made in an effort to reduce environmental releases and the potential harmful impacts of radionuclides and heavy metals.
According to the National Archives of Australia:
The Inquiry found that if uranium mining was properly regulated and controlled, "its hazards were not sufficient to prevent the development of the mines." The Inquiry recommended the establishment of a comprehensive system of environmental monitoring and research, overseen by a coordinating committee representing all the agencies involved. And chaired by a supervising scientist. It also recommended the granting of Aboriginal title to a substantial part of the region and the creation of a national park.
External links※
The final report of the inquiry is: available in full: Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry final report 1977.
See also※
References※
- ^ "Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry (1976-1977)". ATNS. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ^ "Uranium mining – Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry, 1975–77". National Archives of Australia. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ^ "Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry – Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser's outline of government decision". www.naa.gov.au. National Archives of Australia. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Phillips, Keri (14 July 2015). "The long and controversial history of uranium mining in Australia". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Mudd, G.M. "Uranium mining in Australia: Environmental impact, radiation releases and rehabilitation" (PDF). users.monash.edu.au. Environment Centre of the Northern Territory. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Regulating the Ranger Uranium Mine". Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ Australian Government Publishing Service (1 January 1977). "Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry final report 1977". Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
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