, met with Democrat congressmen Joe Courtney, chairman of the Friends of Australia Caucus, to learn how Australia can get comfortable with nuclear power.
US congressman Joe Courtney and federal opposition energy spokesman Ted O’Brien discuss AUKUS and nuclear energy.“Adopting nuclear-propelled submarines under the AUKUS deal takes our engagement with nuclear technology to a new level,” Mr O’Brien told“As AUKUS unfolds, a question we need to ask ourselves is whether it’s also time for Australia to adopt next-generation, zero emissions nuclear energy.”have been investing in small nuclear reactors.
“Beyond the strategic value of nuclear-propelled submarines, there also lies economic opportunity – Australian companies offer world-class capability, along with experience in participating in highly sensitive areas of a military industrial complex,” Mr O’Brien said.“In assessing the prospect for advanced nuclear reactors to generate clean, affordable and reliable energy in Australia, let’s not underestimate the synergies that also exist between nuclear-propelled subs and nuclear power plants.
“The Australian-American relationship is as close and enduring a partnership the world has ever seen, and few understand this better than Congressman Joe Courtney.” While Mr Courtney did not specifically comment about Australia, he has been a strong supporter of nuclear energy development in the US.
tedobrienmp No thanks Ted.