Douglas McCarty
Douglas McCarty, now retired, was formerly a Civil Engineer in Structural Design and Construction, a Secondary School Teacher of Physics, General Science and Mathematics, and a University Tutor in Education at Flinders University. He is a rank-and-file member of the Australian Labor Party.
Recent articles by Douglas McCarty
20 July 2023
Will Port Adelaide, Fremantle or Port Kembla be the Australian Chernobyl?
While most discussion of the AUKUS Agreement has focussed on the geopolitical implications for Australias standing in the world, the escalation of the risk of war and the crippling cost of the nuclear submarine purchases when less expensive and more sensible non-nuclear options are available, little has been said of the risk to the civilian population posed by these nuclear-powered submarines (or other nuclear-powered naval vessels) in Australias home ports.