Australian Liberal MP opposes nuclear plant

MP warns against Port Stephens nuclear plant

ABC Newcastle News 26 Sept 09 The state Liberal Member for Port Stephens, Craig Baumann, says he is not against nuclear energy, but will not tolerate a power plant being built in his electorate.

Yesterday, Acting Opposition Leader Julie Bishop said nuclear energy needs to be considered as a way to address climate change.Three years ago Mr Baumann strongly criticised an Australia Institute report that named Port Stephens as an ideal site for a nuclear power station.He says such a plant would ruin the area.

ABC Newcastle NSW – MP warns against Port Stephens nuclear plant

September 26, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, New South Wales, politics, uranium | antinuclear, Australia, nuclear, nuclear wastes, uranium