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The nuclear capability Australia already has

November 12, 2026 · 36 min

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What would Australia lose if our existing nuclear capabilities stopped operating tomorrow?

How does nuclear science already support Australians – from healthcare and critical minerals to national security?

As AUKUS expands Australia’s nuclear ambitions, what do policymakers need to know about the capability we already have – and what it will take to prepare for the future?


In this episode, Sharryn Parker is joined by Dr Miles Apperley to discuss Australia’s nuclear research capabilities and the important role they play in the country’s sovereign capability and national security.


Sharryn Parker is Senior Policy Advisor at the ANU National Security College, on secondment from the Department of Defence.

Dr Miles Apperley is Group Executive Nuclear Operations, Safety and Security at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).


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