In August 2005, Australian Industry Minister Ian MacFarlane initiated the development of the Uranium Industry Framework (UIF) saying it would "examine all sides of the issue through a science-based approach developed in partnership with relevant State and Territory governments, industry, indigenous and community stakeholders."
MacFarlane's ministry assembled what he called a "high-level steering group, of members with uranium mining, management, indigenous, and safety experience and interest" to oversee the development of the framework. It's final report addressed two main concerns:
- The opportunities available to Australia in holding about a third of the world's known uranium resources
- The impediments to the country in exploiting those resources
Other recommendations included: that a single body should oversee the transport of uranium within Australia; that government and industry should develop a strategy to address denial of uranium shipments and join multilateral discussions; and that national and regional governments should develop a comprehensive science-based information package and a set of "high-level principles" for the engagement of indigenous peoples.
Further information
The Report of the Uranium Industry Framework Steering Group
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