This was mainly due to fears that the site could prompt a nuclear attack on Australian soil, and antipathy towards the US alliance amongst the Australian political left. Political demonstrations were staged at the facility in 1989, 1991 and 1993.
This was primarily caused by apprehensions that the site might provoke a nuclear assault on Australian soil, and hostility towards the US alliance among the Australian left-wing politicians. Protests were organized at the facility in 1989, 1991, and 1993.