From Peter Dutton: "Today, I initiated a formal internal process to examine the potential for advanced and next-generation nuclear technologies to contribute to Australia’s energy security and reduce power prices ...

... This review will be led by Mr Ted O’Brien MP, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, who will report to the Coalition policy committee, chaired by Senator the Hon Marise Payne, and the Coalition party room ...

... It is high time that Australia had an honest and informed debate on the benefits and costs of nuclear energy".

1. Australia has had a number of detailed reviews about nuclear dating back to the Switkowski review that Howard commissioned in the final term of his government. 2. Every review that I've seen about nuclear says the technology is not economic in the absence of a CO2 price.

3. Given the Liberals do not support carbon pricing, and can't even bring themselves to support a more ambitious 2030 target despite the rout in their progressive heartland in May – what is the actual agenda here? #auspol