In a recent development in Australian politics, the debate over energy policies has intensified, with a particular focus on the potential adoption of nuclear energy. Peter Dutton, representing the Liberal Party, has expressed a strong determination to pursue nuclear energy options as part of the Coalition's official energy policy, a move that is gaining public support. This stance is in contrast to the current government's efforts to transition away from coal, with discussions around nuclear energy emerging amidst Australia's significant uranium resources. Energy Minister Chris Bowen has been vocal in dismissing the Coalition's claims that nuclear power could be operational in Australia within a decade, labeling such assertions as unrealistic and stating, "Tell him he's dreamin'". The debate also extends to the government's proposed emissions standards for vehicles, which the Coalition opposes, favoring nuclear power instead. Amidst this political back-and-forth, concerns have been raised regarding the feasibility and timeline for establishing a nuclear power industry in Australia, with expert reports suggesting a longer timeframe than the Coalition anticipates.
The government is promising big savings at the petrol pump under plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards for new cars. The opposition though is calling the standards a tax. https://t.co/b3nAU1JF34 @ijmullen #7NEWS https://t.co/n0niRQolaO
The Coalition is defying an expert report on how long it would take to establish nuclear power in Australia. https://t.co/Hi50dRWUXd
Energy Minister Chris Bowen and his Coalition counterpart Ted O'Brien have unleashed on each other during separate morning television appearances. https://t.co/9j42FCcbwW
‘Tell him he’s dreaming’: Bowen rubbishes Coalition claim Australia could have nuclear power in a decade https://t.co/gjZw642UuU
Former Shark Tank investor Steve Baxter says the development of a nuclear energy sector in Australia will give us decades of safe and reliable baseload power: https://t.co/BbZsuO7Z4m https://t.co/9S2qf2zxRF
Sky News host Rita Panahi has poked fun at Energy Minister Chris Bowen for his interview on ABC’s Insiders. https://t.co/fvWq243DVj
Why won't the government lift the ban on nuclear energy in Australia? Energy Minister Chris Bowen responds on #Insiders #auspol https://t.co/L9ePPyh0sb
The Opposition claims that nuclear energy could be up and running in Australia within 10 years. Energy Minister Chris Bowen says "Tell him he's dreamin'" #Insiders #auspol https://t.co/1BIyT95kcv
Has any country attempted a 60% vehicle emissions reduction as quickly as Australia? Energy Minister Chris Bowen tells #Insiders the country is developing emissions standards "very late" by comparison #auspol https://t.co/EzIhOA9PzW
Is the Coalition's claim that a Hilux will cost more under the government's proposed emissions standards true? Energy Minister Chris Bowen tells #Insiders it's a "ridiculous scare campaign" #auspol https://t.co/9UZ7IpGiJg
"I would very much expect that they will amend it, make it more moderate." Are car makers' concerns over the government's proposed emissions standards legitimate? The #Insiders panel discuss #auspol https://t.co/MFcMP7lXHM
WATCH: #Insiders wrap of the week The government wants to bring Australia into line with the rest of the developed world with a new emissions standard. The Coalition is opposing the whole thing, and proposing nuclear power. The debate on energy is just beginning #auspol https://t.co/vUNhesgLET
The Coalition has flagged Australia could have a nuclear power industry within a decade if it wins the next election as the shadow energy minister rejects claims the country is "starting from scratch". https://t.co/CakeNbs7aW
A report by the NSW chief scientist prepared in 2020 paints a grim picture for Peter Dutton's plans to develop a domestic nuclear power industry. https://t.co/qIqEWN9T5D
Coming up on #Insiders with host David Speers: • 🔎Energy Minister Chris Bowen • 📷 Andrew Meares • 🛋️Anna Henderson, Jennifer Hewett and Peter Hartcher See you at 9am #auspol https://t.co/cj2J4Z43nJ
When will Australia have nuclear power? (Fixed market) https://t.co/6erAMgWpQz
Will Australia actually have nuclear power before 2050? https://t.co/rCexi4PGY4
Peter Dutton is determined to finish what previous Liberal leaders have failed to do and adopt nuclear energy options as official Coalition energy policy. And public support is tipping his way: https://t.co/WUEVuXxWjL https://t.co/L7pNhfnXKw
Sigh. Australia is home to the world's largest proven uranium resources. It is currently just starting down the path of transitioning away from coal and the discussion on nuclear sounds like it's taken straight from a Greenpeace brochure. https://t.co/QvcQICIxOK
“We need to embrace bipartisanship and then embrace the possibility of going nuclear to know with certainty if the business case for doing so stacks up, free of the debilitating ideological dogma that has dominated this debate for far too long.” https://t.co/KSMd1G97qY #auspol