The announcement that Australia is going to sell uranium to India in contravention of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has received little comment in the media. This is surprising as in my mind it's a first class scandal.
It comes at the same time as the US is planning to provide nuclear technology to India. Hardly a coincidence.
Whether Australia can keep track of uranium once it enters the closed Indian nuclear industry is a moot point. If the Indian industry is that accountable then they should sign the NPT.
Ignoring this major international convention will damage Australia's reputation. It will be difficult to complain about others flouting agreements when we conveniently ignore this one.
Perhaps our limp, morally feeble Labor Party should take a stand on this issue. Don't hold your breath, though.
