Australian Uranium Exports: Atoms for Peace or Too Hot to Handle?

Hosted by: AIIA Victoria

The event will start on: Wednesday, 08 February 2012 5:30 PM

And will end on: Wednesday, 08 February 2012 7:00 PM

At Dyason House

124 Jolimont Road East , Melbourne Victoria

03 9654 7271     events.vic@aiia.asn.au

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The presentation will commence at 5.50pm.  

The Australian uranium industry has had a chequered history, with continuing political restrictions on aspects of exploration, mining and export.  The ALP’s recent decision to overturn the ban on the sale of uranium to India is a welcome boost for the industry, and in a another sign of how the uranium debate in Australia is maturing, the Federal Government’s recent Energy White Paper contemplated the development of a domestic nuclear energy industry.

However, uranium remains a polarising topic.  India is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty, with concerns that uranium sales to nuclear-armed India may fuel a nuclear weapons race in the region.  Plus, there remains a solid bloc of public opposition to any expansion of the industry in Australia.

To discuss the Australian uranium industry and its role in the global nuclear industry, the Institute is pleased to welcome Mr Michael Angwin, the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Uranium Association.  Mr Angwin has been the CEO of the AUA since 2006.  Previously, he has served as Director, Economic Policy, Victorian Dept of Premier and Cabinet; Principal Consultant, Empower Group; Director, World Competitive Practices Pty Ltd; Chief Adviser, Employee Relations, Rio Tinto Ltd and as Assistant Director of the Business Council of Australia.

Event flyer:   AIIAV-2012-Angwin-Michael-Mr-08.02.12 (139.42 kB)

Refreshments will be served.

Pre-payment welcomed, or payment at the door:

• AIIA members $20
• Non-members $30
• Student AIIA members $10
• Student non-members $15

If you plan to attend this function, please advise us at least 1 day before the event.