Given the absence of substance in Peter Dutton’s nuclear policy so far, his ‘lack-of-details’ cry over The Voice must surely come back to haunt him, writes Belinda Jones.
TWO YEARS AGO, Nationals Leader David Littleproud called for a national discussion on nuclear energy.
Said Littleproud:
‘The latest evidence from the International Energy Agency that nuclear power can be part of the mix to secure a net zero emissions future is an opportunity to look at all the options and the Nationals are prepared to lead that conversation.’
About a month later, Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton hijacked the Nationals efforts to “lead” the nuclear discussion when he Tweeted a call for a discussion on nuclear energy.
‘Peak business groups and unions are calling for the moratorium on nuclear power to be lifted, amid a push to ensure Australia is “technology agnostic” during its transition to cut emissions. It’s time to have the discussion.’
Almost two years …