THE HON. DR MIKE KELLY MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
064/2008
DEFENCE UXO INFORMATION
AND ADVICE VIA THE INTERNET
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM
MP, today announced enhancements to the Defence Unexploded Ordnance
“The enhancements to the UXO website are designed to provide a one-stop
shop for those members of the public wanting information or advice on UXO in
Australia,” Dr Kelly said.
UXO is explosive ordnance (ammunition) which has malfunctioned and is
potentially dangerous.
“UXO is never too old to be dangerous, as such any item found that is
suspected of being a UXO must not be disturbed; simply leave it alone and
report it to local police who will arrange for Defence experts to attend and deal
with it. This is a free service provided by Defence,” Dr Kelly said.
“Public safety is of paramount importance to Defence and all reasonable
measures are taken to prevent unauthorised access to land which Defence
controls and which it knows or suspects to be contaminated with UXO.”
Where UXO is found on land that the Australian Government has never
owned or no longer owns, Defence undertakes consultation with the
appropriate controlling authority regarding remediation.
“Defence provides advice to land management authorities and landowners on
the management of UXO sites and makes available specialist Defence
personnel to render safe any items of UXO as they are discovered and
notified to Defence.”
Defence conducts an ongoing public information campaign, including the
annual distribution of over 380,000 notices directed at the public, and in
particular, child safety.
Media contacts:
Mark Sjolander (Dr Mike Kelly):
02 6277 4840 or 0407 102 220
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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