The Maralinga Land and Environment Management Committee (MLEMC) comprises of the South Australian Government, Maralinga Tjarutja representing the Traditional Owners, and the Commonwealth (through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources). The MLEMC was established under a Handback Deed, and ensures compliance with the conditions under which the former British nuclear test site at Maralinga, South Australia, was returned to the Traditional Owners. The Commonwealth has obligations in perpetuity to ensure the land remains safe.
Further information
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Type of Body
J. Inter-jurisdictional and international bodies
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Established By / Under
Agreement / Treaty / Council Order
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Established By/Under More info
Maralinga Nuclear Test Site Hand Back Deed signed by Commonwealth of Australia, SA Government and Maralinga Tjarutja
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
D. Other governance relationship
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Auditor
Other
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Auditor Other
Under the Maralinga Nuclear Test Site Hand Back Deed and annexed Maralinga Land and Environment Management Plan (MLEMP) Sub Plan, a compliance audit is required at least every 5 years.
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
10 Binara Street
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
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