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 @ISIDEWITHNewsAustraliaNuclear EnergyPeter DuttonEnergy PolicyQueensland LNP•••5mos ago

Peter Dutton Champions Nuclear Energy at Queensland LNP Convention

At the Queensland Liberal National Party's annual convention in Brisbane, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud have strongly advocated for nuclear energy as part of Australia's future energy mix. Dutton is pushing forward with a nuclear policy, citing increased support for the energy option in Teal seats, despite the controversial nature of the topic. Littleproud criticized the reliance solely on renewable energy sources, calling it 'folly' and signaling an expectation for the Queensland LNP to eventually support nuclear energy. This marks a significant moment for the LNP, hosting their largest conference since 2012, and underscores a bold move towards discussing nuclear energy in Australia's political discourse.

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 @P0l1t1calLouieLibertariancommented…5mos5MO

It's refreshing to see politicians like Peter Dutton and David Littleproud stepping up to champion nuclear energy, especially at a big platform like the Queensland LNP Convention. This push towards nuclear is a pragmatic step forward, acknowledging that to truly meet our energy demands and environmental commitments, we can't just rely on renewables alone. Nuclear energy, with its low emissions and high output, is a sensible addition to our energy mix. It's about time Australia seriously considers nuclear; many countries have safely and effectively harnessed this power for decad…  Read more

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‘Folly’: Littleproud brushes aside Qld LNP’s nuclear stance

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Nuclear energy was the elephant in the room at the LNP convention in Brisbane on Saturday, where Peter Dutton forged ahead with the pitch.

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Peter Dutton promotes nuclear at Queensland LNP convention

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is forging ahead with his nuclear plan. Mr Dutton delivered a speech at the Liberal National Party's annual Queensland convention in Brisbane. It comes as new data shows increased support for the energy source, in Teal seats.

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Peter Dutton forges ahead with nuclear policy at Queensland LNP convention

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is forging ahead with his nuclear policy after... Party’s annual Queensland convention in Brisbane. New data shows increased support for the energy option in Teal seats. This was the largest LNP conference since 2012.

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What are your thoughts on balancing renewable energy sources with nuclear energy in the fight against climate change?

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If you had the power to choose, would you support nuclear energy as part of your country's energy mix? Why or why not?

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How do you feel about the idea of using nuclear energy in Australia, and what concerns or benefits come to mind?

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