SOUTH Australians are being urged to have their say on nuclear power as part of the state’s largest community engagement program, kicking off in Adelaide on July 29 before heading into regional areas.
Everyone will have the opportunity to get involved in the conversation with details of more than 100 sites - including almost 30 Aboriginal communities and 60 regional towns – released.
Teams from the State Government’s Nuclear Consultation and Response Agency will begin with a three-day event in Rundle Mall from Friday July 21, before heading across the state.
The consultation program aims to encourage all South Australians to get involved in the conversation about our state’s future and share in the nuclear Citizens’ Jury report, which was recently presented to the Premier Jay Weatherill.
The 12-page report highlights key points the jury believes their fellow South Australians should discuss from the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission report.
The Citizens’ Jury of 50 randomly selected South Australians delivered its report following two weekends of deliberations at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.
The jury’s report identified that the opportunity to store high level waste from overseas would provide economic benefits, but there were also substantial risks to consider.
The jury focused on four key themes that they believe South Australians should discuss, including:
- Community consent – and the importance of an informed opinion.
- Economics – including the benefits and risks to the state.
- Safety – including key issues around storage, health and transport.
- Trust – noting that accountability and transparency must be built into any regulatory systems.
The jury’s report urges all South Australians to be part of the process.
CARA chief executive Madeline Richardson said it was a substantial program because this was an important discussion to have.
“We are committed to getting to every corner of the state, are always looking for new ways to talk to people, share the information and answer their questions,” she said.
“The Citizens’ Jury report provides us with a framework for the state-wide consultation process and explores the key issues that all South Australians should discover, discuss and decide.
“It’s a 12 page summary of the key issues, and highlights what the jury believes their fellow South Australians want to know more about.
“Throughout the three month statewide program, we will be providing South Australians with the tools they need to get involved in this discussion, using the Citizens’ Jury report as a conversation starter.
“We are going to every corner of the state – towns and communities, meeting in town halls, main streets, schools, cafes, shopping malls, community centres and libraries – in more than 100 sites.
“It’s a relaxed format, so that anyone can drop-in and have a chat between 11am and 7pm – at lunchtime, before school pick up, or on the way home from work. We know that people have very busy lives, and that’s why we will be mobile, flexible and responsive.”
Locations, dates and times:
- 29/07/2016-31/07/2016 Adelaide CBD Rundle Mall - Gawler Place Fri 8am - 7pm Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5.
- To be confirmed, Adelaide Youth Forum, 10am-3pm.
- 1/08/2016, Adelaide Static Display, State Library of SA, Library opening hours.
- 1/08/2016, Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 2/08/2016, Raukkan, Raukkan Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 2/08/2016, Streaky Bay Town Hall Supper Room, 11am-7pm.
- 3/08/2016, Bordertown, The Civic Centre Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 3/08/2016, Ceduna, Ceduna Memorial Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 4/08/2016, Elliston, Elliston Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 4/08/2016, Mt Gambier, City Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 05/08/2016-07/08/2016, Adelaide Showgrounds, Science Alive, 11am-7pm.
- 5/08/2016, Mt Gambier, Mt Gambier Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 5/08/2016, Port Lincoln, Nautilus Arts Centre, 11am-7pm.
- 8/08/2016, Port Pirie, Port Pirie Aboriginal Community Centre, 11am-5pm.
- 9/08/2016-10/08/2016, Cleve Field Day, both 11am-6pm.
- 9/08/2016, Davenport, Davenport Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 10/08/2016-13/08/2016, Marion, Westfield Marion, Thurs 11-7pm, Fri/Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5.
- 10/08/2016, Port Augusta, Bungala Aboriginal Community Centre, 11am-5pm.
- 11/08/2016, Nepabunna, Nepabunna Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 11/08/2016, Whyalla, Mt Laura Homestead Building, 11am-7pm.
- 16/08/2016, Kimba, Kimba Institute, 11am-7pm.
- 16/08/2016, Marree, Marree Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 17/08/2016, Cummins, Cummins Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 17/08/2016, Oodnadatta, Oodnadatta Community Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 17/08/2016-18/08/2016, Port Pirie Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Gulf Trade Expo, Wed 9am-5pm ,Thurs 8:30am-3:45pm.
- 18/08/2016, Cowell, Supper Room at Institute, 11am-7pm.
- 18/08/2016, Ummona, Ummona Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 22/08/2016, Adelaide, State Library of SA, 11am-7pm.
- 23/08/2016, Gawler, Gawler Sport and Community Centre, 11am-7pm.
- 23/08/2016, Yalata, Yalata Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 24/08/2016, Oak Valley, Oak Valley Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 24/08/2016- 27/08/2016, West Lakes, West Lakes Shopping Centre, Wed/Fri/Sat 9-5, Thurs 11-7pm.
- 24/08/2016, Willunga, Willunga Hub Community Room, 11am-6:30pm.
- 25/08/2016, Victor Harbor, Victor Harbor Yacht Club, 11am-7pm.
- 26/08/2016, Mt Barker, Mt Barker town hall, 11am-7pm.
- 29/08/2016, Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 29/08/2016, Tanunda, Tanunda CWA Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 30/08/2016, Kapunda, Soldiers Memorial Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 30/08/2016, Koonibba, Koonibba Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 31/08/2016, Birdwood, Birdwood Institute,11am-7pm.
- 1/09/2016, Edwardstown, Castle Plaza Shopping Centre, 9am-7pm.
- 1/09/2016, Strathalbyn Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 2/09/2016 Kangaroo Island Town Hall 11am-7pm.
- 2/09/2016-03/09/2016, Norwood Town Hall Don Pyatt Room, Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-6pm.
- 5/09/2016, Port Wakefield, Eagles Sports and Community Centre, 11am-7pm.
- 5/09/2016-09/09/2016, Royal Adelaide Show, Jubilee Pavillion, 9am-5pm.
- 6/09/2016, Iwantja, Iwantja Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 6/09/2016, Yorketown Town Hall – Main Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 7/09/2016, Kadina, Kadina Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 7/09/2016, Umuwa, Umuwa Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 8/09/2016, Fregon, Fregon Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 8/09/2016, Port Pirie Northern Festival Centre, 11am-7pm.
- 9/09/2016, Mimili, Mimili Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 12/09/2016, Clare, Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 12/09/2016, Pipalyatjara, Pipalyatjara Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 13/09/2016, Kanpi, Kanpi Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 14/09/2016, Amata, Amata Community, 11am-5pm.
- 14/09/2016-17/09/2016, Colonnades, Colonnades Shopping Centre, Thurs 11-7pm, Fri/Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5pm.
- 13/09/2016, Jamestown, Jamestown Medical Centre meeting room, 11am-7pm.
- 14/09/2016, Orroroo, Orroroo Golf Club, 11am-7pm.
- 15/09/2016, Morgan, Morgan Institute, 11am-7pm.
- 15/09/2016, Pukatja, Pukatja Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 19/09/2016, Port Augusta Central Oval, 11am-7pm.
- 20/09/2016, Quorn Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 20/09/2016, Woomera, Woomera Theatre, 11am-7pm.
- 21/09/2016, Andamooka, Andamooka Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 21/09/2016, Hawker, Hawker Community Sports Centre, 11am-7pm.
- 21/09/2016-24-09/2016, Smithfield, Munno Para Shopping Centre, Wed/Fri/Sat 9am-5pm, Thurs 11-7pm.
- 22/09/2016, Coober Pedy, Greek Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 22/09/2016, Leigh Creek, Leigh Creek Tavern dining room, 11am-7pm.
- 26/09/2016, Keith, Ruth Wheel Building, 11am-7pm.
- 26/09/2016, Tailem Bend Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 27/09/2016, Meningie, Meningie Bowling Club, 11am-7pm.
- 27/09/2016, Naracoorte, Naracoorte Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 28/09/2016, Kingston, Kingston Town Hall, 9am-5:30pm.
- 28/09/2016, Penola, Wattle Range Council (the Gallery), 11am-7pm.
- 28/09/2016, Port Adelaide, Port Adelaide Shopping Centre, 9am -5pm.
- 29/09/2016, Millicent, The Civic and Arts Centre, 11am-7pm.
- 29/09/2016, Robe, Robe Institute, 11am-7pm.
- 29/09/2016, West Beach Harbour Town, 9am-5pm.
- 30/09/2016, Mawson Lakes, Mawson Lakes Shopping Centre, 9am-5pm.
- 4/10/2016, Karoonda, Karoonda Football Club Rooms, 11am-7pm.
- 5/10/2016, Ceduna, Ceduna Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 5/10/2016, Pinnaroo, Pinnaroo Show, 9am-5pm.
- 6/10/2016, Loxton, Loxton Community Hotel motel- Reflections Room, 11am-7pm.
- 06/10/2016-09/10/2016, Modbury, Westfield Tea Tree Plaza, Thurs 11-7pm, Fri/Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5.
- 6/10/2016, Penong, Penong Hotel, 11am-7pm.
- 10/10/2016, Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge Town Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 10/10/2016, Northern Adelaide Central District Football Club - the Lounge, 11am-7pm.
- 11/10/2016 Adelaide, State Library of SA, 11am-7pm.
- 11/10/2016, Mannum, Mannum Senior Citizens Room, 11am-7pm.
- 12/10/2016, Barmera, Soldiers Memorial Hall, 11am-5pm.
- 12/10/2016, Point Pearce, Point Pearce Aboriginal Community, 11am-5pm.
- 13/10/2016, Gerard, Gerard Aboriginal Community Centre, 11am-5pm.
- 13/10/2016, Renmark, Renmark Club function room, 11am-7pm.
- 13/10/2016, Yunta Community Hall, 11am-7pm.
- 17/10/2016, Moomba, Moomba Camp Facility, 2pm-7pm.
- 18/10/2016, Roxby Downs, to be confirmed, 11am-7pm.
- 18/10/2016, Innamincka, Innamincka Hotel, 11am-7pm.
20/10/2016, Marla Community Centre, 11am-7pm.