Hear Avon Hudson Maralinga veteran and whistleblower this Tuesday 30th
11am Trades hall 11 South terrace address this major scandal and cover
up.
Veterans of the British Atomic Bomb Tests in Australia
We urge all political parties during the election campaign to adopt the
following policy with regard to the two groups of people and their
dependants who were exposed to the significant hazard of low level
ionising radiation as a result of the 12 atomic bomb tests exploded in
Australia, and the highly radioactive minor trials (held subsequent to
the atomic bomb explosions at Maralinga) to both Australian military
personnel and civilian workers. It should be noted that the total
atomic bomb blast equivalent (in TNT) exploded in Australia was the same
as 14.5 Hiroshima bombs!
Further, a scientific study be initiated without delay into the effects
of 'rainouts' of the radioactive debris from the atomic bomb explosions
as the radioactive clouds passed over towns and communities across
Australia subsequent to each of the bomb tests. It should be noted that
alarming results were found with maternal, fetal and infant mortality in
areas that suffered similar rainouts in the USA. Lastly, the British
Government be approached to contribute to the compensation of the
veterans.
1. Military Nuclear Veterans
i) The current scientific study into mortality and cancer rates among
these veterans be pursued with the utmost speed appropriate to the
scientific requirements of such a study. The study must include an
examination of the somatic cell genetic effects - the hereditary impact
of their exposure to radioactive isotopes.
ii) On conclusion of the scientific study compensation be paid without
delay, and ongoing medical advice, and genetic counselling be made
available to descendents.
iii) The Veterans' Entitlements Act be amended immediately to include
the nuclear veterans in order that they can receive the veteran's
pension, gold card, and repatriation hospital benefits.
iv) The veterans be awarded the 1945-75 service medal.
2. Civilian Nuclear Veterans
i) The current scientific study into mortality and cancer rates among
these veterans be pursued with the utmost speed appropriate to the
scientific requirements of such a study. The study must include an
examination of the somatic cell genetic effects - the hereditary impact
of their exposure to radioactive isotopes.
ii) On conclusion of the scientific study compensation be paid without
delay, and ongoing medical advice, and genetic counselling be made
available to descendents.
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