"We can’t switch nuclear power on tomorrow – even if the ban is lifted. Like other countries, we need to ramp-up domestic gas production in the more immediate term to get power prices down and restore stability to our grid. But what we can do is ensure that Australia doesn’t miss the nuclear train."
Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Peter Dutton spoke to CEDA's audience about the Coalition's plan to include nuclear energy in Australia's energy mix. In his speech, he discussed international examples, Australia's energy transition goals, and environmental outcomes, with costings to be released in due course.
The Opposition Leader was then joined by Australian journalist Chris Uhlmann, who facilitated the Q&A portion of the event.