Liberal MP says search for Aukus submarine nuclear waste dump site in his electorate is premature

Rowan Ramsey amazed' government starting selection process in 12 months, given 33-year life of Virginia-class reactor

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Rowan Ramsey, the Liberal MP who faces the prospect of a nuclear waste dump in his South Australian electorate, has said he is amazed" the government will begin the search in just 12 months for a facility that won't be required for decades.

The comments come as green groups rally against a key component of the Aukus nuclear submarine acquisition: that Australia is required to dispose of the waste generated by its Virginia-class submarines and the new SSN-Aukus submarine.

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