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Nuclear power to be Australian election issue

Let the voters decide on nuclear power – Rudd Trading Room December 09 2009, 06:29AM

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has ruled out a change to the government’s stance on nuclear power, but suggested advocates of the industry support the coalition at the next election.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has called for the contribution of nuclear power stations towards efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

However, when questioned on the matter during a community cabinet meeting in Townsville, Mr Rudd was unequivocal in his opposition to the establishment of nuclear reactors on Australian soil.

“Mr Abbott recently said that the other side of politics is open to nuclear reactors around Australia,” he told the forum.

“Let the people decide when we come to the next election. Our position is clear … we have a position against nuclear power.”

Mr Rudd said Australia had already had a strong range of renewable and traditional energy sources at its disposal and said the government was focusing its efforts in developing clean coal technology.

He also said there were “unresolved questions” about nuclear power. http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/view_breaking_news_article.ac?page=/data/news_research/published/2009/12/343/catf_091209_062900_8605.html

December 9, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, uranium | antinuclear, Australia, nuclear, nuclear wastes, radioactive, uranium