The CSIRO's recent exclusion of large-scale nuclear options from its energy costings report has sparked controversy, drawing criticism from notable figures including Peter Dutton and Tony Abbott. Dutton has openly questioned the integrity of the CSIRO's findings on nuclear power costs, leading to a defense from CSIRO chief executive Douglas Hilton. Hilton warned against disparaging science and emphasized the importance of factual discourse in policy discussions. The debate has highlighted a division in opinion on the role and reliability of scientific research in shaping Australia's energy policy, with some commentators pointing to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (@ANTSO) as a more established authority on nuclear matters.
Reliance on the CSIRO on Nuclear matters is all very strange given the Australian Govt has a long established & renowned authority on Nuclear matters: @ANTSO … and esp as ANTSO built its new reactor in Lucas Heights in suburban Sydney in ~7 years. https://t.co/EZCZQjRbaS
Misinformation is not an alternate policy. Dutton’s blast of radioactive rhetoric on nuclear power leaves facts in the dust. #factsmatter #auspol https://t.co/nEfkddlE2A
CSIRO chief warns against ‘disparaging science’ after Peter Dutton criticises nuclear energy costings https://t.co/aDGv5xzBje
CSIRO hits back at Dutton attack on its nuclear energy reports https://t.co/tc1N52KYOX
CSIRO chief executive Douglas Hilton has defended his agency’s findings on the costs of nuclear power against an attack from Peter Dutton, who claimed the work was discredited and questioned its integrity. https://t.co/remtwK9zVU
The recent omission of large-scale nuclear from the CSIRO's energy costings report not only undermines our nation's ability to affordably reduce our emissions but further justifies the public's declining trust in government institutions. https://t.co/RtKMYfhen4