Nuclear energy
Opinion
Political leadership
If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing, he can kiss the election goodbye
The government’s management of the economy has helped bring inflation down and keep employment up, but it has much to learn about communication.
- by Niki Savva
Latest
Analysis
Bills
‘Cheaper with nuclear’: What will Dutton’s nuclear plan really cost
The opposition says it will release the costings of its nuclear policy on its own timeline, but its ambitious claims have raised fresh doubts.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Political leadership
Memo to Dutton: It’s the final quarter, you’d better start kicking
The opposition leader has the wind behind him in opinion polls but looks reluctant to risk it by telling voters what he’d do with power. And the risk is real.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Political leadership
Dutton has a peculiar obsession with details. Perhaps he could offer some of his own
We know Peter Dutton likes calling for details. It’s become his familiar response to just about anything the government puts up. But when it comes to his plan for a nuclear revolution? Well ...
- by Shaun Carney
Energy giant issues warning on Dutton nuclear plan
Power giant AGL says Australia has reached a critical juncture in the renewable energy transition and has no time to waste waiting for nuclear.
- by Nick Toscano
‘We have proof’: Zelensky says Russia plans to attack nuclear sites
The Ukrainian president said Moscow was committing an international crime and had to “be forced” into peace.
- by Edward Wong and Farnaz Fassihi
Exclusive
Gas
Coalition pushes gas as nuclear stopgap, but PM says Dutton won’t ‘come clean’
Australia’s use of gas will be an election flashpoint as the Coalition pledges to keep more for local use to fuel the party’s nuclear ambitions.
- by Paul Sakkal
Brisbane 2032 boss faces second day of scrutiny from senior Labor MPs
With political tensions high, Andrew Liveris has this week fronted a “networking event” hosted by federal LNP energy spokesman Ted O’Brien’s fundraising program.
- by Matt Dennien
Revealed: How much power bills could rise to pay for nuclear plants
Power bills would rise by hundreds of dollars a year to pay for Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s signature policy, new modelling shows.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘The sun doesn’t send a bill,’ says Chris Bowen, but will there be blackouts this summer?
The federal minister for energy and climate change explains why the government’s on track to deliver cleaner energy for Australia – and why the opposition’s plans are a recipe for disaster.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Former right-wing senator, Sky News host may get cabinet role if LNP wins power, MP suggests
Although denied by leader David Crisafulli, speculation has been rife that former conservative senator Amanda Stoker could be parachuted into an LNP cabinet.
- by Matt Dennien
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