Alice Grundy
Research Manager, Anne Kantor Fellowship

Just a reminder of the three reasons that CSIRO recommends against nuclear as a solution for energy production in Australia: [these dot points are a direct quote]

  • Nuclear power does not currently provide the most cost competitive solution for low emission electricity in Australia.
  • Long development lead times mean nuclear won’t be able to make a significant contribution to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
  • While nuclear technologies have a long operational life, this factor provides no unique cost advantage over shorter-lived technologies.

In other words: it costs more than renewables, it takes ages and the long life of reactors has no special advantages.