Legislative Council Fifty-Second Parliament, First Session (52-1) 52 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Question Time Radioactive Waste RADIOACTIVE WASTE The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK Legislative Council RADIOACTIVE WASTE The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (14:29): Yes. Does the minister intend making a submission to the commonwealth government on behalf of the Riverland? The Hon. G.E. GAGO Legislative Council Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Gambling RADIOACTIVE WASTE The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Gambling) (14:29): As I have already put on the record, my understanding is that the commonwealth has not made any final decision on this whatsoever and it has given a commitment that it will fully consult and engage with all appropriate stakeholders. If and when they determine any change they want to contemplate that might involve South Australia, we would be involved in those discussions. As I said, these toxic products are already routinely transported, I am advised, through South Australia and other states under the control of the commonwealth. There are very strict safety measures and guidelines that are put in place and I am confident that whatever route is decided by the commonwealth will be a safe one.