The Victorian government has run a decentralisation program since the 1960s, having had a ministerial position appointed and ongoing promotional and investment programs for stimulating growth in Regional Victoria. However policy has swung over the decades, primarily due to local development priorities and agendas and a lack of federal co-ordination to the problem. Issues include large quantities of e-waste and toxic waste going into landfill. Australia does not have restrictions on the dumping of toxic materials that are common in other countries, such as dumping Cathode Ray Tubes which leach heavy metals into water catchments. Due to the lack of sufficient sites for toxic waste disposal large quantities of toxic waste are trucked between states to remote dumping grounds or exported overseas in ships. Mining issues Australia has the largest reserves of uranium in the world and there has been a number of enquiries on uranium mining. The anti-nuclear movement in Australia actively opposes mining and seeks to prevent the construction of nuclear power plants. At least 150 leaks, spills and licence breaches occurred at the Ranger uranium mine between 1981 and 2009. Controversial land use projects The following is a list of development projects that have been controversial due to concerns of environmental effects. This list includes projects required to submit an Environmental Effects Statement. See also Conservation in Australia Flora of Australia Invasive species in Australia Land clearing in Australia List of environmental issues List of threatened flora of Australia Litter in Australia Recycling in Australia Timbarra Gold Mine – a highly controversial gold mine World Uranium Hearing Notes and references External links Australian Environment Portal Envirotalk – Australia's largest environmental discussion forum Environment Victoria