Dutton’s Nuclear Plan Sparks Debate on Renewable Costs and Viability Peter Dutton has announced that his Coalition’s nuclear energy plan would cost $331 billion, significantly less than the $595 billion he claims Labor’s renewable energy strategy would demand. His proposal includes building seven nuclear power plants across Australia by 2050, combining small modular reactors and larger facilities. Among the proposed locations is the Hunter region, which has sparked concerns due to its seismic activity, though experts largely classify these as minor earthquakes. Dutton argues that nuclear power is essential to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, presenting it as a cleaner, more...