There is widespread support in the opposition for a conversation on nuclear energy, but several Coalition MPs say they are worried the opposition was moving too quickly.
, which the backbencher claims have catapulted into political debate partly to keep climate change doubters on board with the Coalition’s net zero emissions policy.
Dutton and the shadow cabinet MP leading the nuclear push, Ted O’Brien, are expected to detail their energy plans, including about six plant sites, by the budget in May, but Archer said the initial policy should be limited to lifting Australia’s nuclear moratorium. Dutton has been open about the potential need for government investment in nuclear plants, which Labor says have cost tens of billions overseas.
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