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All Australians benefit from the use of radioactive materials in medical, research and industrial processes.
These beneficial uses of radioactivity generate a small amount of radioactive waste. It is important for the community and the environment that these materials are managed in a safe and appropriate way.
Radioactive waste is currently in temporary storage at numerous locations across the country, often within towns and cities.
The Australian and state and territory governments have responsibility for safe and secure management of radioactive waste in their jurisdictions. |