Opposition Dismisses Rumours of Nuclear Plants Next to Homes

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has dismissed speculations that the Liberals plan to build nuclear power plants near residential areas. In an interview with 7 News’ Sunrise program, Mr. Dutton briefly revealed part of the opposition’s upcoming nuclear plan. The opposition leader is expected to announce his party’s nuclear policy in May before delivering his budget reply speech. Mr. Dutton said the opposition was interested in using the existing distribution network of coal-fired power plants to avoid the need to build new infrastructure. “I think if you do that … you don’t have to adopt the government’s policy, which is to build 28,000 kilometres of new poles and wires, including through national parks and across pristine farming land,” he said....