Federal inquiry hears support for a nuclear industry in central Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consultedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland regional councils and utility companies were not consulted about plans to build a nuclear power plant in their area before it was publicly announced, an inquiry has been told.But the controversial energy technology could be welcomed by many central Queensland residents regardless, with business people and farmers telling MPs they preferred nuclear and coal to renewable energy sources. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/13/peter-dutton-coalition-nuclear-power-plan-queensland-councils-inquiry
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Publish date : 2024-11-13 05:39:27
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