Coalition rift emerges over Dutton’s nuclear plans

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Concerns over political risk have slowed the opposition energy plan, casting doubt on the Coalition’s previous aim of announcing six possible nuclear sites before the May budget.

The Liberals and the Nationals are at odds over the selection of six sites for proposed nuclear facilities, delaying the release of the Coalition’s

“This is a big policy setting. This is about ensuring we give confidence to everyone about the criteria and making sure the best locations are picked.” “As a matter of principle, you would need to be able to demonstrate to a potential host community, including Gippsland, that any safety concerns could be ameliorated and there were direct social and economic benefits,” he said.

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen responded by noting Germany and Italy had shifted in the opposite direction, adding that Dutton looked like a “kangaroo in headlights” when probed on the Coalition leader’s “lies”.

 

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