Australian opposition announce plans for first nuclear plants ahead of elections

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton unveils details of proposed nuclear energy plan as Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, left, looks on during a press conference (Bianca de Marchi/AP)

Australia’s opposition party on Wednesday announced plans to build the nation’s first nuclear power plants as early as 2035.

The party argued the government’s policies for decarbonising the economy with renewable energy sources, including solar, wind turbines, and green hydrogen, would not work.