From submarines to aged care,the government and opposition have grand plans. But neither know where the workers will be found for them.
Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean Australia misses its 2030 emissions reduction target.
Paul Sakkal reports that the Liberal and National parties are at odds over the selection of six sites for proposed nuclear facilities,delaying the release of the Coalition’s policy blueprint.
Concerns over political risk have slowed the opposition energy plan,casting doubt on the Coalition’s previous aim of announcing six possible nuclear sites before the May budget.
Australia’s bipartisan support for its key international climate pledge is under threat as the Nationals seek a deal in return for maintaining their support for a net zero emissions policy.
Former NSW energy minister Matt Kean is among supporters who have jumped ship from the green group since it began to back federal Peter Dutton’s nuclear policy.
Wind,solar and storage can’t do it alone. Veteran engineers tend to agree,but many others are fearful – perhaps of missing out on a grant,being trolled or losing a job.
Rio Tinto will take over rehabilitating the former Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory following years of delays and budget blowouts.
There is widespread support in the opposition for a conversation on nuclear energy,but several Coalition MPs say they are worried the opposition is moving too quickly.
Coalition MPs are strongly in favour of nuclear energy – but they’re not so sure about where to put the power plants.
Major investors are increasingly willing to plough their billions of dollars into Australian renewable energy,but have little desire to go nuclear.