Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims and policy gaps – but people are listening
Australians are still paying a price for the energy policy disputes of the past. The nuclear proposal is unlikely to end the argument.
- by David Crowe
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Nuclear energy
Voters split on nuclear but most see renewables as way forward
Many Australians are willing to consider nuclear power even if they are not sure, raising the stakes for Labor and the Coalition in an election fight on energy.
- by David Crowe
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Protests
What do we want? Peaceful protests
Australians are in favour of peaceful protests about the war in Gaza – not the blockading and wrecking of electorate offices.
- by David Crowe
Liberals, Nationals split over support for big wind and solar
Liberals insist they want more renewables while leading Nationals are calling for tougher rules on wind and solar projects to prepare the way for nuclear power plants.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan contains a fib, but there’s also a fact in its favour
The opposition leader’s numbers seem plucked out of the air, but renewable projects aren’t coming anywhere near fast enough to fill Australia’s looming energy gap.
- by David Crowe
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Nuclear energy
‘Most valuable option’: Switkowski backs case for nuclear as states dig in
Business leader and nuclear physicist Ziggy Switkowski said the next generation of nuclear plants could justify their higher cost because of the value of their reliable baseload power.
- by David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
Analysis
Nuclear energy
Seven nuclear sites and two big black holes: Why voters deserve better than this
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a bold plan with almost no detail, leaving cynics to draw only one conclusion.
- by David Crowe
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Political leadership
Most voters back Labor’s 2030 climate target – but only just
Voters remain mostly in favour of a 2030 climate change target, with 52 per cent saying the government should stick to the current goal or make even deeper cuts to emissions.
- by David Crowe
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Political leadership
Dutton takes flight as Labor loses altitude. But both face dangers
Peter Dutton is tapping into community anger about the cost of living, and new polling should debunk any idea that he is unelectable.
- by David Crowe
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Political leadership
Dutton edges ahead as voters thump Labor on economy
Peter Dutton has gained a narrow lead over Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister after a significant shift in his favour during disputes on climate, immigration and the economy.
- by David Crowe
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Renewables
The truth about Australia’s race to roll out renewables
New figures heighten the dispute over energy policy after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton revealed this week he would not set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
- by David Crowe