Antinuclear

The fallout of Dutton’s nuclear approach

Gladstone Bulletin, Dave Sweeney, Australian Conservation Foundation, 16 May 25,

When he unveiled the Coalition’s nuclear ambitions last June, Peter Dutton said:

“I’m very happy for the election to be a referendum on energy, on nuclear”

It was, and the result was a resounding rejection of high cost, high risk, nuclear power.

The election result is clear, as is the wider lesson: When the Coalition pushes nuclear, Australia pushes back.

In 2007 John Howard too nuclear to an election, where he lost government and his own seat.

In 2025 Dutton said nuclear, and Australia said “No” and “goodbye”.

Thanks to those in the community , who identified and acted on the risk of potential nuclear, – thanks for making a positive difference.

Australians have spoken, and it’s now time to draw a line under this unproductive distraction, and get on with real action to meet our nation’s climate and energy challenges.

May 17, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics