Queensland Leader Remains Uninterested in Nuclear Option

Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli has reiterated his stance on federal Liberal Leader Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy proposal “It was ‘no’ before the election, and it’s ‘no’ after. I think that’s what people want to see from me,” Crisafulli told ABC Radio National on Oct. 28. He emphasised his commitment to a respectful yet assertive relationship with Canberra, regardless of who holds power. “I will do that whether Mr. Albanese or Mr. Dutton is there.” Crisafulli said, who also thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a 20-minute congratulatory phone call and clarified his long-standing friendship with Dutton. “We’ve been friends for a long time. Friends can have differences of opinion,” he said....