Australians have split on nuclear power after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton triggered a pivotal clash on energy and climate, with 41 per cent of voters backing the shift to atomic energy while 37 per cent reject the idea.
But renewable projects have far stronger support, with a clear majority of 73 per cent in favour, amid warnings that investment in wind and solar may weaken after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promised to set up seven nuclear plants if he wins the next election. Labor sought to turn the tables on the Coalition on Sunday by seizing on claims it would cost $600 billion to build the seven nuclear plants, days after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it “economic madness” to develop nuclear projects when wind and solar delivered cheaper energy.
“This tells us that while many voters do not reject nuclear out of hand, they can favour an energy pathway that does not include it,” said Resolve director Jim Reed. The survey found 53 per cent of voters backed gas-fired electricity, a key issue when Labor and the Coalition both say this will be needed during times of limited supply from wind and solar. The Greens want a ban on new coal and gas projects as well as a phase-out of existing projects.
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