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Inquiry into the development of the non-fossil fuel energy industry in Australia: Case study into the strategic importance of Australia's uranium resources

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Terms of Reference

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry and Resources shall inquire into and report on the development of the non-fossil fuel energy industry in Australia.

The Committee shall commence its inquiry with a case study into the strategic importance of Australia's uranium resources. The case study shall have particular regard to the:

  1. global demand for Australia's uranium resources and associated supply issues;

  2. strategic importance of Australia's uranium resources and any relevant industry developments;

  3. potential implications for global greenhouse gas emission reductions from the further development and export of Australia's uranium resources; and

  4. current structure and regulatory environment of the uranium mining sector (noting the work that has been undertaken by other inquiries and reviews on these issues).

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