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Dutton flags switch to nuclear power

Phillip Coorey

The federal opposition is gearing up for a fight with Labor over nuclear energy with the appointment of leading proponent Ted O’Brien to the climate change and energy portfolio.

The deliberate move by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was part of a complete overhaul of the Coalition frontbench in which the Nationals flexed their muscle against a weakened Liberal Party by wresting back the trade portfolio.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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