Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's nuclear power focus sparks debate amid cost-of-living crisis, with reactors potentially not operational until 2035.

Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's nuclear power focus has sparked debate amid cost-of-living crisis. His nuclear reactor plans, facing potential delays, may not be operational until 2035 when renewable energy reduces coal demand. Dutton's reluctance to prioritize "teal seats" (pro-climate action candidates) and naming specific constituencies for reactors causes tension with local MPs.

June 22, 2024
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