Will Australia get behind Dutton's nuclear campaign?

Jun 20, 2024 · 16m

Nuclear power has been politically toxic in this country for decades. It’s been 55 years since a leader went to a federal election promising to build reactors and won. But Peter Dutton is hoping to do just that. And as unlikely as it sounds, he’s convincing people. A little over ten years ago, 62 per cent of Australians opposed nuclear power. Today, polls show the majority support it. So how is a policy so beset with challenges and criticism winning people over? Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on why a policy that may never work can still be a political weapon. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper , Paul Bongiorno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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