Pages 17-18 from FCO 66760 - Nuclear Suppliers Group Participation - 1975

This confidential document discusses a proposal made by Canada to invite Australia to join a group or initiative. However, other countries raised concerns about Australia's qualification as a uranium producer, as it could open the door for countries like South Africa and Niger, which are more active producers. It is mentioned that Canada will exchange views with Australia on the current position in the group and a separate Australian initiative from February 1975. The head of the department will meet separately with representatives from Sweden, the Netherlands, and Italy, and the outcome will be communicated to the relevant posts. The document emphasizes the importance of confidentiality. The distribution of the document includes various departments and additional recipients related to nuclear trade, news, and legal advisers.