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Prime minister slams 'ridiculously low' penalty for mishandling radioactive material

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the potential penalty that could be faced by companies for losing a dangerous radioactive capsule in WA was "ridiculously low".

Under WA's Radiation Safety Regulations Act, the maximum single penalty for failing to safely store, pack and transport radioactive materials is a $1,000 fine.

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