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.
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State Electorate
Response rates from 713 Fadden voters.
51% Yes |
49% No |
42% Yes |
40% No |
6% Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
9% No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
2% Yes, and nationalise the industry |
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1% Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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0% Yes, but with public subsidy |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 713 Fadden voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 713 Fadden voters.
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Unique answers from Fadden voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZPK3383mos3MO
No, nuclear power isn’t feasible in Australia, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal
@927GNLF3yrs3Y
Yes, specifically low pressure high temperature thorium reactors.
@B2F9ZZ7 2 days2D
Yes, However as we would need to invest a lot of money in building new plants. i would prefer we invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal instead
@9ZMNRBG3mos3MO
Yes, but the focus should be on cleaner alternative and it should be used and prepared for in case of electricity shortages
@9ZLYK7F3mos3MO
Nuclear energy should be explored if it it allows us to meet our economic and environmental objectives. It should only be subsidised if the use of it uniquely saves the government money elsewhere or aligns with Australia's long-term national interests.
@B2LX7CZ1wk1W
Yes, as long as it is nationalised with safeguards, and not used as a porn to stop the clean energy transition
@B2F9LYK3wks3W
Yes, but as a long term addition to the grid on top of a shorter term vast rollout of renewable energy generation and storage
@B2BLP7N4wks4W
Yes, As Australia is the leading exporter of Uranium we should utilise our own resources and become a more self-sustaining country.
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