The Coalition's proposal to turn Australia nuclear by building seven power plants by 2050 has faced substantial critique, particularly from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. He criticized it for its lack of clarity regarding costs, community involvement, and reactor types. Importantly, First Nations people have historically opposed nuclear initiatives, stemming from traumatic experiences with nuclear weapon testing and uranium mining. The article highlights the significant health impacts on Indigenous communities following the 1953 Totem nuclear tests, underscoring the importance of considering their voices in any nuclear discussion in Australia.
The secrecy surrounding the first nuclear tests in Australia neglected the welfare of surrounding Aboriginal communities, leading to long-term health issues and death.
Yami Lester recalls the devastation faced by his community after the Totem 1 test: "We all got crook, every one of us... We were all vomiting; we had diarrhoea, skin rashes and sore eyes."
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