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Re:UK Green party drops longstanding opposition to nuclear p... by anakaine on Saturday October 31, 2026 @03:49PM (#50319435)
Mt Isa Mines when done is a good spot, and as a bonus you largely get to avoid issues with indigenous opposition since the area is already suitably dug up.
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Re:UK Green party drops longstanding opposition to nuclear p... by devilsdata on Saturday October 31, 2026 @08:17PM (#50321558)
May need to work on this bad boy, first:

https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/c...

And of course have a chat with the traditional custodians of the land, and see if they're keen.

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Re:UK Green party drops longstanding opposition to nuclear p... by defrost on Sunday November 01, 2026 @02:17AM (#50323367)
Reading down through that, there are exceptions built in already for research waste, medical waste, waste from "a nuclear vessel" (ie. submarines), and generic "waste that needs to buried for safety reason".
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