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Evaluating Peter Dutton's Nuclear Power Proposal
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Evaluating Peter Dutton's Nuclear Power Proposal

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Why would building nuclear reactors on Commonwealth land be a drawback?

  • It would be more expensive
  • It would be against the law
  • It would allow the reactors to be built faster
  • It would mean missing the benefit of locating reactors next to existing transmission lines (correct)

    • According to CSIRO’s latest GenCost study, how much more expensive is nuclear power compared to power produced by renewables and firmed with storage?

  • At least 75% more
  • At least 25% more
  • At least 50% more (correct)
  • At least 100% more

    • What is a common trait of recent nuclear power projects in western Europe?

  • They are all under budget
  • They are all experiencing significant cost overruns (correct)
  • They are all completed on time
  • They are all funded entirely by private investors

    • Why is it unlikely that private investors will fund nuclear power projects in Australia?

    <p>Because they require significant government subsidies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be required to make nuclear power economically viable in Australia?

    <p>A huge spend of public money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated cost of a large-scale nuclear reactor according to CSIRO?

    <p>A$8-17 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unrealistic to expect Australia to have its first nuclear power station operational in a decade?

    <p>Because Australia lacks a workforce with experience of building large nuclear reactors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 2006 Coalition government study on nuclear power in Australia?

    <p>It estimated that it would take 15 years to build a reactor in Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe during which action on climate change is crucial?

    <p>This decade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do nuclear backers often point to examples in China and the United Arab Emirates?

    <p>Because they have built reactors quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main obstacle to Peter Dutton's proposal for nuclear power stations?

    <p>Legal bans on nuclear energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many nuclear power stations does Peter Dutton propose to build?

    <p>Seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the Senate will be elected in the forthcoming federal election?

    <p>One-half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following states does not have its own laws banning nuclear power?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unlikely that the Coalition will be able to change the ban on nuclear energy in the next term of parliament?

    <p>The Coalition will not have a majority in the Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for Dutton's proposal to make nuclear power a reality?

    <p>Ten years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the proposed nuclear power stations?

    <p>On the site of old coal stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attitude of the eastern premiers towards changing their laws to allow nuclear power?

    <p>They are opposed to changing their laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why Peter Dutton's proposal for nuclear power stations is legally impossible?

    <p>There is a ban on nuclear energy in the Australian environment laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unlikely that the Coalition will be able to change the ban on nuclear energy in the next term of parliament?

    <p>The Coalition does not have a majority in the Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attitude of the Queensland Liberal National Party towards Peter Dutton's proposal for nuclear power stations?

    <p>They do not support the proposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why building nuclear power stations on the site of old coal stations is not a viable option?

    <p>The state governments do not support the proposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unlikely that the eastern premiers will change their laws to allow nuclear power?

    <p>They are not in favor of nuclear power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 25-year-old ban on nuclear energy in the Australian environment laws?

    <p>It is a law that has been in place for 25 years without being repealed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary obstacle to building nuclear power stations in Australia?

    <p>The ban on nuclear energy in the Australian environment laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unlikely that Peter Dutton's proposal for nuclear power stations will be successful?

    <p>The ban on nuclear energy in the Australian environment laws has not been repealed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why building nuclear reactors on Commonwealth land is not a viable solution for Peter Dutton's proposal?

    <p>It would not utilize the existing transmission lines at old coal plant sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that makes nuclear power uncompetitive with renewable energy sources in Australia?

    <p>The high cost of building and operating nuclear reactors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are nuclear power projects often heavily bankrolled by the taxpayer?

    <p>Because private investors are not willing to take on the risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why Peter Dutton's proposal is unlikely to be implemented in the timeframe he suggests?

    <p>The lack of experience in building nuclear reactors in Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 2025 timeframe for Peter Dutton's proposal?

    <p>It is the year when the proposal will be implemented without delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main obstacle to building nuclear reactors in Australia?

    <p>The need for a significant change in the current laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of building nuclear reactors next to existing transmission lines at old coal plant sites?

    <p>It would reduce the cost of building transmission lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unlikely that nuclear power will be a viable solution to climate change in the next decade?

    <p>Because the timeframe for building nuclear reactors is too long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 2030s timeframe for Peter Dutton's proposal?

    <p>It is the year when the first nuclear power station will be operational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main argument against Peter Dutton's proposal for nuclear power stations?

    <p>It is not economically viable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nuclear Power in Australia

    • Peter Dutton's proposal for seven nuclear power stations is legally impossible, technically improbable, economically irrational, and environmentally irresponsible.
    • The Howard Coalition government banned nuclear energy in Australia 25 years ago.
    • The ban has not been repealed by subsequent Coalition governments.
    • Even a sweeping victory in the federal election would not give the Coalition a Senate majority to change the ban.
    • Five of the seven proposed nuclear power stations would be in eastern states, which have their own laws banning nuclear power.

    Cost

    • Nuclear power would cost at least 50% more than power produced by renewables and firmed with storage.
    • The CSIRO estimates nuclear power would cost between A$8 and $17 billion for a large-scale reactor.
    • Private investors are not interested in building nuclear power stations, and government funding would be required.

    Timeframe

    • Building a nuclear reactor takes years or even decades.
    • Dutton's promise of having the first nuclear power station operational in a decade is considered unrealistic.
    • Even in countries with experience in nuclear power, such as the US, UK, and France, no recent project has been completed within ten years.

    Implications for Climate Change

    • The push for nuclear power would delay action on climate change, as it would take decades to implement.
    • Australia would break its Paris Agreement undertaking to make deep cuts to emissions and continue to make climate change worse.

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