Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power station. Australia currently has no nuclear facilities generating electricity. Australia's extensive, low-cost coal and natural gas reserves have historically been used as strong arguments for avoiding nuclear power. Proponents argue that nuclear energy is now safe and emits much less carbon emissions than coal plants. Opponents argue that recent nuclear disasters in Japan prove that nuclear power is far from safe.
48% Yes |
52% No |
40% Yes |
40% No |
6% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
12% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
1% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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1% Yes, and nationalise the industry |
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0% Yes, but with public subsidy |
See how support for each position on “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 350k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Nuclear Energy” has changed over time for 350k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8C7KG8M4yrs4Y
Yes, provided we can dispose of the waste properly.
@9KVQPSH1mo1MO
Yes and it should be implemented post haste to the fullest extent of its current capability in consultion with relevant scientific communities
@9KD6YBC 2mos2MO
Before using nuclear power we need an effective and safe way of dealing with nuclear waste. that or further developement in nuclear energy such as effective fusion energy instead of fision to remove the danger of radioactive waste.
@9KD5WJV2mos2MO
i support nuclear energy as long as it is done properly and that workers at the power plants are trained in how to run the generators and systems, Australia overall should have a nuclear with solar on roofs and that all our energy companies should be owned by the federal government.
@9JR2TMZ2mos2MO
yes and no. Its fast, efficient and helps with environmental and medical and all sorts of studies. But the uranium used in it can effect the health of humans. If we are able to work with it in affordable cost and between our safety measures we should more than happy to be continuing with its work
@9J4S9JL3mos3MO
Government have no control on solar provider prices. In any circumstances the buy back price should be less than 5 year. Should fine to solar provider those are charging more than the market. Every solar quote must approved by authority. I have never received subsidy as advertised. No any service provider provide any details of subsidy. Government should put the commossion.
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