Nuclear for Australia welcomes parallel pushes in NSW Parliament and Federal Parliament to remove bans on nuclear energy.
Today the NSW Coalition formally announced its support of repeal legislation to remove the 1986 prohibition on uranium mining and nuclear facilities in New South Wales introduced by John Ruddick MLC. Concurrently, Senators Jane Hume and Matt Canavan are progressing proposals to remove national prohibitions.
Nuclear for Australia Founder Will Shackel welcomes the growing momentum towards lifting the bans.
“We are now seeing important nuclear debates in both NSW Parliament and in Federal Parliament, demonstrating that momentum is building towards lifting the bans on nuclear energy,” said Mr Shackel.
“Australia’s current energy pathway is at risk, and we know that clean and reliable nuclear energy will create amore prosperous future for Australians.
“New South Wales in particular will face intensifying energy demands, especially as the tech sector will draw on more and more electricity to fuel AI and data centres.
“Without reliable nuclear power, Australia’s energy security will be at risk when coal plants are phased out and renewables are intermittent.
“We also know that 77% of coal jobs are directly transferrable to nuclear plants, which would provide an important transition pathway for the people in New South Wales who will be impacted by the phasing out of coal power plants.
“If we want NSW to thrive and to remain a key economic driver for the country, all sides of government need to look seriously at the science and reliability of nuclear energy.
“Lifting the current legislative bans would keep this zero-emissions solution on the table and open the door toprivate investment.”