
The Australian government permitted the UK to conduct a series of nuclear weapons development tests on its land.
The British government, with the permission of the Australian government, conducted a series of nuclear weapons development tests in Australia. In total, 12 atomic detonations took place - three at the Montebello Islands in Western Australia, two at Emu fields in South Australia, and seven at Maralinga in South Australia.
But, Australia did not volunteer to be a test site, but agreed when approached by the British government.
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