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The Coalition claims its nuclear policy is ‘visionary’ – but it needs to stand up to scrutiny

The Coalition claims its nuclear policy is ‘visionary’ – but it needs to stand up to scrutiny



Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is now tied to his own credibility, and the Liberal leader is banking on not having to explain the discrepancies in detailFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn finally unveiling the cost estimates for his nuclear power plan, Peter Dutton has laid out the Coalition’s key themes for next year’s election fight: the cost and reliability of energy, the pressure on Australians’ way of life and the role of political leadership in both.The Coalition is using this one contentious, audacious policy to try and channel all the uncertainty and insecurity Australians are expressing about life now and life in the future and turn it into electoral support. Continue reading…



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Author : Karen Middleton Political editor

Publish date : 2024-12-13 07:05:44

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