Littleproud Stands Firm on Nuclear, Says Net Zero Impossible Without It

The Nationals and Liberals continue coalition talks, with the 2050 net zero emissions target emerging as a major sticking point in the negotiations.

Newly elected Nationals leader David Littleproud at a press conference after a Nationals Party meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on May 30, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Continuing with the party’s nuclear stance, Nationals leader David Littleproud has reiterated that reaching net zero emissions will remain unachievable without a practical energy policy that includes nuclear power in the mix.

“Now, whether it’s specifically the policy that we took around government-owned or whether it’s simply removing the moratorium. I think you have to be pragmatic. You cannot do an all-renewables approach and keep the economy going,” he told Sunrise Mornings on May 19.