Naval nuclear reactors – like all nuclear reactors – pose potentially serious risks for people and the environment.
Unlike other reactors however, most information about naval reactors is kept classified, and it can be difficult to say how safe they are. For communities in current and potential port sites, there are key questions to be answered; naval reactors should not be imposed on communities without informed consent.
There are also broader health risks to all Australians from the planned acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines and a significantly increased presence of foreign nuclear-powered vessels in our ports.
Our updated naval nuclear safety brief covers radiation risks, medical capability, accidents, safety planning and modelling, civil nuclear power, secrecy and broader population health risks.
