How States Responded to the Opposition’s Nuclear Alternative to Net Zero

South Australia’s opposition leader displayed the most overt support for nuclear energy.

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton unveils details of proposed nuclear energy plan during a press conference at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney, Australia on June 19, 2024. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

Australian state leaders have responded to federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to construct seven nuclear power plants across the country if elected.

The Liberal-National Coalition is proposing to replace retiring coal-fired power stations with nuclear facilities, as an alternative path towards net zero—rather than adopt a mass roll-out of wind turbines, solar panels, and batteries.