Prime Minister Rejects Nuclear, Stands by ‘Cheapest Form of Energy’

Labor politicians, including Anthony Albanese, have accused the Coalition of coming up with a ‘fantasy’ plan for a nuclear future.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says nuclear power is more expensive. Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Coalition’s plans for a nuclear future for Australia are fantasy.

The prime minister has been critical of the plan by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to introduce seven nuclear reactors across the nation, should Mr. Dutton take his job at the next election.