Cabinet Minutes, Canberra, 29 November 1973

Declassified Confidential Cabinet minute recording decisions on uranium mining policy and the proposed creation of a northern national park—issues central to the future of the Ranger and Nabarlek deposits in the Northern Territory. The document reflects internal debate about environmental impacts, Aboriginal interests, compensation obligations, foreign equity and the Commonwealth’s determination to advance uranium development despite known Traditional Owner opposition.

Australian Government Cabinet
National Archives of Australia