NSW shadow minister Matt Kean says nuclear energy is 'hugely expensive' and not the path to cheaper electricity as his federal Liberal colleagues campaign for it.
NSW shadow minister Matt Kean told Q+A his assessment of nuclear energy didn't "meet the threshold" on supply and affordability.The federal opposition is expected to unveil a new energy policy soon putting nuclear on the table.
On the program, he asked: "Is it going to drive down electricity bills? Is it going to ensure the system remains reliable? Is it going to set us up for a more prosperous future?The comments expose a rift in the party on the issue, with federal leader Peter Dutton signalling nuclear will be a central plank in the opposition's energy policy.But multiple state Liberal figures have argued against removing bans on nuclear mining and nuclear enrichment facilities.
Mr Kean, now serving as a shadow minister for health, says federal Liberal policy "is a matter for them", but "I think they need to explain" the viability of nuclear power. On Q+A, Mr Kean joined independent MP Allegra Spender and key crossbench Senator David Pocock in calling for miners to better contribute to the country's wealth.
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