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.
@8C7KG8M4yrs4Y
Yes, provided we can dispose of the waste properly.
@8R9ZW553yrs3Y
thorium is still nuclear energy
Yes and it should be implemented post haste to the fullest extent of its current capability in consultion with relevant scientific communities
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.
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.
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
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.
@92ZDPT62yrs2Y
no simply due to the fact that humans with pockets are not to be trusted with such responsibilities
@92YLRM52yrs2Y
Yes, provided there is support given to safe nuclear technologies
@92XQ8QD2yrs2Y
No, everyone Needs to be more educated first and be aware of the risks
No, There have been too many incidents involving nuclear power
@92X2MYY2yrs2Y
yes, as long as they pay higher tax
@92TTCDK2yrs2Y
There’s no point unless it’s long term, therefore we need to invest in other clean alternatives.
@92SGMPL2yrs2Y
No, Nuclear energy is not economically competitive with green alternatives like wind, solar and batteries
I believe that we should enforce laws and regulations on nuclear weapons
@92NTRF3One Nation2yrs2Y
The cheapest form of energy is coal and oil. Continue to use these. All other forms of energy are more expensive to produce and the decommissioning is massive.
@92N6YNL2yrs2Y
yes as long as it is 100% safe
@92KWKY32yrs2Y
With safe reliable new technology, some new reactors can reuse nuclear waste and are cheaper to build and we have lots of uranium. We than can focus on renewables with a nuclear powered Australia
@92JYRJ82yrs2Y
Yes, with very strict control and safety measures
@92GQFKV2yrs2Y
Yes but to ensure safety of citizens we should do the nuclear tests or production in an unpopulated area of Australia
@92FTQ3J2yrs2Y
Yes, but we need to first sort out the disposal and storage of the by products.
@92F8D532yrs2Y
Yes, but only if new uranium is not mined
@92DKHTJLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Nuclear Energy is Objectively the Best Energy Source their is and Once we Store it in a much more Safer Container there's no going back.
@92CJB8Q2yrs2Y
I think nuclear energy is fine, but yes we should try to be more environmentally friendly.
@92C76FQ2yrs2Y
Yes along with more renewables
@92C67262yrs2Y
I do not feel I have an adequate understanding
@929V4L82yrs2Y
Yes, but only for the production of materials for radiography (Lucas Heights). The cost outweighs the benefits
@9297XV42yrs2Y
Yes, but we should prioritise cleaner alternatives such as wind and solar
@926YNBC2yrs2Y
I don’t have enough of an understanding to form an opinion.
@926965G2yrs2Y
Too expensive & slow to set up
@925ZX6J2yrs2Y
We should invest in both nuclear energy as well as other sustainable practices
Yes, but not immediately
@923BWK82yrs2Y
We can but not to much because we don’t want to fully put pollution into the earth
Only when waste can be safely and sustainably disposed
Yes, and make moves towards cleaner forms such as fusion.
Nominally yes, but the cost is prohibitive and it would take too long to help us in the transition to true renewables.
@8ZSQ3TQIndependent2yrs2Y
We should be funding more research into nuclear fusion technology
@8ZSHGJZ2yrs2Y
Only for nuclear fusion
@8ZNQSBNIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes but only government controlled
@8ZLL7QZIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, if it makes economical sense without subsidy, can be done safely (both in life and post life), and owned by the public.
@8XNQ5FQ2yrs2Y
Only if it doesn't harm people or citizens
Only once technology has been created to reduce waste and improve storage
@8XDTV6N2yrs2Y
I do not have all of the relevant information to have an opinion on this question.
@8X878BC2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it's far away from civilian areas.
@8WZZXBS2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it it completely safe and that it isn’t near any major towns so that if an accident happened not too many people will be harmed.
@8WTX64P2yrs2Y
Only in safe designated unpopulated areas
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