John Pesutto reaffirms Victorian opposition has 'no plans for nuclear', putting him at odds with federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton
One of those sites would be in Victoria's Latrobe Valley at the location of the Loy Yang power station. John Pesutto said the Victorian state opposition had no plans for nuclear energy. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling His comments were echoed by the leader of the Nationals in Victoria Peter Walsh, who said the party's focus at a state level was on boosting the supply of gas.
Peter Dutton on Wednesday named the seven sites the Coalition has identified for nuclear power plants. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short "I just say to all premiers and opposition leaders - I'd just be reluctant to come forward too quick, let's let the Australian people make a determination," he said.A joint statement from Mr Dutton, Mr Littleproud and shadow climate change and energy minister Ted O'Brien said the Coalition"believes Australia must have a balanced energy mix to deliver cheaper, cleaner and consistent 24/7 electricity".