Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has fired up at Energy Minister Chris Bowen after he unveiled a costly price tag for nuclear power.
released new analysis which showed replacing coal fired plants with nuclear energyThe analysis sparked a fiery debate as Labor continues to push for renewables while the Coalition remains adamant nuclear power will pave the way to a net zero target by 2050.
“There are 50 countries in the world either using or looking to use nuclear technology," Mr Dutton said, referencing the UK, US, Canada and France. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Chris Bown has got his"head in the sand" when it comes to nuclear power. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman Speaking at a press conference a short time after, Mr Bowen hit back at the Liberal Party and reiterated that a firmed renewable grid is"the cheapest way forward".
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