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Wind-powered future the perfect answer to the burning climate question

Wind-powered future the perfect answer to the burning climate question

While one side of politics is touting an expensive, potentially dangerous solution to our future energy needs (nuclear) which probably wouldn’t be operational in my lifetime, congratulations to our federal government for taking a sensible approach which will help take us another step closer to zero carbon emissions.

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Dutton’s nuclear plan lacks logic and detail

Dutton’s nuclear plan lacks logic and detail

It seems that Peter Dutton, in promoting an ill-thought-out nuclear energy plan, has succeeded in his true objective, namely undermining the drive towards renewable energy.

The real reason Peter Dutton wants nuclear power

The real reason Peter Dutton wants nuclear power

There is no Coalition nuclear plan, except to get re-elected (“Dutton hits the nuclear button”, June 20). No nuclear power plants will ever be built here.

Unanswered questions dog Dutton’s nuclear dream

Unanswered questions dog Dutton’s nuclear dream

The Nuclear Energy Institute estimates that one nuclear reactor needs billions of litres of water per year for cooling, and “all of this water requires filtering somehow”. As nuclear reactors need to be operational 24/7 and can’t be switched on and off at short notice to cover peak demand times, where does Dutton suggest this water will come from for his chosen sites?

Dutton’s nuclear nonsense will scare any voter

Dutton’s nuclear nonsense will scare any voter

By refusing to adhere to emissions targets should he win next year’s election, Peter Dutton appears willing to put at risk Australia’s international reputation. He also risks our economic future as a reputable and reliable country in which to invest and do business.

When it comes to the economy, voters have short memories

When it comes to the economy, voters have short memories

After nearly 10 years of the Coalition having many opportunities to deliver surpluses, it not only failed to do so but managed to leave us with a trillion-dollar debt. On the other hand, Jim Chalmers will be the first treasurer in nearly two decades to bring in back-to-back surpluses.

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Climate is too serious to be obstructed by politics

Climate is too serious to be obstructed by politics

Dutton seems interested only in creating conflict, even if it distances himself from the Coalition’s traditional friends in the business community who just want policy certainty to help their forward planning after a decade of climate obfuscation under the previous Coalition government.

Oversized road hogs a danger to us all

Oversized road hogs a danger to us all

Anyone who drives will confirm the “truckification” of large utes and SUVs on the roads.

‘Sexuality is not a value; it is who you are’: Discrimination is unChristian

‘Sexuality is not a value; it is who you are’: Discrimination is unChristian

It’s one thing for schools to hire staff who share their values . It is another thing for schools to discriminate against people because of physical attributes they can’t change.

Low-density luxury development exacerbates housing crisis

Low-density luxury development exacerbates housing crisis

I doubt the premier’s housing plan envisaged the demolition of 28 smaller relatively low-cost units and their replacement with 22 large, luxurious and costly apartments.

Dutton’s political football lands wide of the posts

Dutton’s political football lands wide of the posts

How dare Peter Dutton and others turn climate change into a political football to kick around, trying to score points and sway voters.