Antinuclear

Nuclear Royal Commission’s implausible arguments do not inspire trust

Peter Mahoney, Your Say site, 17 Oct 2016 It is very difficult to trust a Royal Commission conducted by a former military officer and a large commercial consultant to the nuclear industry. It seems to me a bit like getting Coles or Woolworths to run a Royal Commission into milk pricing. The military culture is one traditionally based on loyalty and obedience, and is not recognised for its objective and dispassionate consideration of all angles. Our former Governor may be a very upright and affable chap, but it is difficult to believe he would hold an opinion contrary to what he has been told is in the best interests of his beloved State. You can’t blame him for this, but it does not engender trust.

The implausibility of the arguments for the proposals also do not engender trust. The long time-frames, massive up-front investments, and projected revenues are so incredibly speculative and unlikely that they are insulting. You cannot keep telling people that their problem is lack of education. The problem is the Royal Commission’s absolute gall in presenting these as anything resembling even a distant relationship to facts.

October 19, 2016 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | NUCLEAR ROYAL COMMISSION 2016