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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation

The major objectives and planned achievements for the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) in 2001-02 include:

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  effective contract management for the design and construction of the replacement research reactor;
  
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  a program of overseas shipments for reprocessing of all High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR) spent fuel in place; and
  
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  provision of nuclear-related scientific and expert technical services for and on behalf of government and to industry, provision of goods and services, conduct of scientific and technological R&D and contribution to the development of critical technologies.