The Federal Government has reportedly struck a deal with the Northern Territory Opposition that could result in the country’s first ever Nuclear Waste Dump likely being constructed in the territory.

 

Northern Territory Country Liberal Senator Nigel Scullion has announced he has won support from the Federal Government to construct the dump, with an agreement being stuck over the $10 million payment for any jurisdiction that accepts the facility.

 

"This fund will enable the Territory, where it is very difficult to raise large amounts of money, (to do work) in areas like nuclear medicine and oncology," Senator Scullion told the ABC.

 

"(These) do cost an awful lot of money and we can ensure that Territorians are getting the very best, the same as any other Australians."

 

The Radioactive Waste Management Bill is currently being debated in Senate.