Fed: Garrett adds weight to nuclear debate

AAP General News (Australia)
04-09-2006
Fed: Garrett adds weight to nuclear debate

Labor MP PETER GARRETT is accusing the HOWARD government of recklessness over its uranium
deal with China.

And he's concerned about moves in the ALP to scrap its opposition to new uranium mines.

The former Midnight Oil frontman says the Prime Minister has failed to negotiate adequate
safeguards to ensure uranium exported to China will only be used for peaceful purposes.

His attack comes amid calls in Labor ranks to junk the party's opposition to new uranium mines.

Mr GARRETT says he'd have major reservations about any change in policy.

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KEYWORD: URANIUM (SYDNEY)

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