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- Peter Dutton
Switkowski backs nuclear push, Dutton promises costings
Ziggy Switkowski says nuclear power has a role to play in the zero-emissions energy mix and would deliver a positive return to taxpayers.
- Phillip Coorey
- Opinion
- Canberra Observed
Dutton is prepared to take risks, but he is no onion eater
The signature difference between what the Coalition unleashed on Wednesday and the debilitating climate fights of the past is that both parties are operating from the assumption that emissions need to be reduced.
- Phillip Coorey
Tech no hurdle for Coalition’s nuclear plan
Several proven technologies would fit the bill for the opposition’s nuclear expansion plan, while Australia has a head start on nuclear regulation, experts say.
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
Nuclear to wreak ‘catastrophic damage’ on renewable energy
Clean investor groups say the Coalition’s scheme will take too long, cost too much, and is incompatible with timely and cost-efficient energy transition.
- Elouise Fowler
Labor’s AUKUS embrace negates nuclear waste argument: Dutton
Labor has already agreed to establish a high-level nuclear waste dump under the AUKUS pact.
- Phillip Coorey
UK’s nuclear plant will cost nearly three times what was estimated
Expert analysis of nuclear power in Australia and the experience of countries overseas suggests the Coalition may have to spend $60 billion on its energy plan.
- Tom McIlroy
- Opinion
- Opinion
Why I welcome a nuclear power station in my backyard
I have never been against some solar and wind power. My message is that we need a balanced mix of energy types.
- Matt Canavan
Guzman lists on ASX; Dutton ‘to reveal nuke costs’; Secret GYG winner
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Dutton pledges to release nuclear costs before 2025 election
The opposition has moved to counter Labor’s key attack against its nuclear power policy, promising full costings before voters go to the polls next year.
- Tom McIlroy
This Month
Towns at ground zero say if nuclear means jobs, bring it on
People in Morwell and Traralgon, at ground zero of the nuclear debate, say the need for new jobs could win them over to Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plans.
- Gus McCubbing
Dutton challenges Albanese to nuclear election
Peter Dutton has pulled the trigger on the nuclear power plan the opposition will take to the next election, sparking concern about delays to the energy transition.
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- Phillip Coorey
Locals might prefer nuclear to renewable poles and wires
Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan could win support from communities concerned about major infrastructure upgrades needed to get solar and wind power into the grid.
- Tom McIlroy, Gus McCubbing and Brad Thompson
- Opinion
- Peter Dutton
Dutton is ready for a fight over his crazy-brave nuclear play
You only have to consider the political context in which the nuclear power pledge was made to understand the Coalition feels it is a risk worth taking.
- Phillip Coorey
Dutton’s nuclear power plan explained in brief
How will the Coalition’s plan for large-scale and small modular reactors work, and what will it cost?
- Tom McIlroy
Nuclear no help in today’s energy supply crisis: industry
Energy-intensive industry says the Coalition’s nuclear plan delays action on emissions and doesn’t address energy security and affordability for the next decade.
- Angela Macdonald-Smith
- Opinion
- Opinion
Dutton’s high-stakes nuclear gamble
The opposition leader is betting big on nuclear power, and Labor is delighted to take on his challenge.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Nuclear debate healthy, shame about the timing
It turns out Peter Dutton is deadly serious about sparking an energy debate. But is this really about nuclear? Big business is scratching its head.
- Anthony Macdonald
Nuclear policy a ‘fantasy’ that fails at the first hurdle: Bowen
Chris Bowen and state leaders have objected to the opposition’s plan for seven nuclear plants; Chalmers and Albanese say nuclear path is ‘economic insanity’. Follow updates here.
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- Tess Bennett
Nuclear plan puts sovereign risk back into infrastructure: Contractors
The Coalition’s energy proposal rekindles uncertainty for a contracting industry counting on renewable energy to offset a slowdown in rail and road work.
- Michael Bleby
Nuclear sites revealed; Trump, Biden switch; Nvidia’s scary rise
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