Defending Australia summit highlights
Recap the key points from The Australian’s event in Canberra, plus everything on a lively day at Parliament House.
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Coalition vows to cancel student protesters’ visas
The Coalition would cancel the visas of international students who participate in the pro-Palestinian protests occurring at universities across the country should it come to government.
Coalition seeks second crack at nuclear costs
The Coalition has asked the CSIRO to re-run its modelling on the cost of nuclear power, arguing last week’s GenCost report does not accurately reflect how large-scale nuclear plants are operated.
Fight ‘brainwashing’ on campus: Dutton
Peter Dutton has urged students to vote with their feet amid soaring anti-Semitism on campuses, as he warned Jewish leaders the Albanese government has ‘lost its moral compass’.
PM’s $550m battery-powered vision
Anthony Albanese will unveil a new $550m strategy aimed at turning Australia into a ‘world-leading battery manufacturer’ as the next plank of his Made in Australia agenda.
Parents divided on ‘chastity advocate’
Parents have split over the decision of some schools to cancel talks by US chastity campaigner Jason Evert with some objecting to the promotion of ‘purity culture’ and others endorsing his message.
Premier’s warning for green advocates
Chris Minns says massive price rises would undermine the transition to cleaner energy, as he signals support for extending the Eraring coal fired power plant.
Cancelled chastity speaker hits back
Jason Evert, a US presenter promoting the virtues of chastity to students in religious schools, has hit back at critics after three of his talks on the NSW Central Coast were cancelled.
Blackout risks: A nation lost in transition
Electricity users face a heightened risk of blackouts during peak demand in NSW and Victoria, with the energy market operator forced to bid for emergency supplies.
$600bn bonanza in carbon storage
Australia stands to generate nearly $600bn by selling its spare carbon storage capacity to the world, with energy giant Chevron warning regulatory barriers risk deterring future gas investment.
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