Australia's new Chief Scientist questions plan for nuclear power plants, citing effectiveness concerns.

Australia's new Chief Scientist, Tony Haymet, has raised concerns about the opposition's plan to build seven nuclear power plants using small modular reactors, citing a CSIRO report that questions their effectiveness for low-emissions energy. Haymet stresses the need for the nuclear industry to demonstrate timely construction and safe operation of reactors. Despite these concerns, energy industry professionals show strong support for nuclear energy, citing its reliability, though public opinion remains divided.

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