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Mon, December 16, 2024
[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Dutton says nuclear will cost $331 billion. Chalmers adds $4 trillion to that
[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
New Year's commuter chaos on cards as transport union votes for further action
[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Calling time on the remaining Bali Nine members
[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Calling time on the rest of the Bali Nine
Sun, December 15, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Workers bear more budget burden as company revenues slip
[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Inside the race to bring the five remaining Bali Nine home
[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
'Culture of control': Minister threatens council over 'silencing' dissent
[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Teals unconvinced by Dutton's nuclear plan as Chalmers cites $4 trillion loss to economy
[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Liberal moderates were in the 'winner's circle' under Turnbull. It's a different story now
[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Dutton's nuclear plan assumes $4 trillion loss to economy: Chalmers
Sat, December 14, 2024
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Dutton abandons Liberal principles in nuclear energy pitch
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Veterans' claims add $1.8 billion, driving budget further into red
Fri, December 13, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Inside the fiery meeting that would define the government's relationship with Israel
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Millions fewer Australians to drive electric cars or have rooftop solar under Dutton's vision
Thu, December 12, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Why is everyone talking about nuclear energy?
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Dutton reveals nuclear energy costs and a crucial election battleground
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Migrant arrivals are finally dropping. But departures are still a big issue
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Teals stole Liberal seats. Now Dutton's surge could steal them back
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Pay up by January 1 or face huge penalties, government tells Zuckerberg
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
'Better than a veto': NRL soft power play packs a secret punch on China
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
All hail the Tech Right: Why Trump's new bromances are even worse than the last
Wed, December 11, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
TikTok caught in Australian tech charge as Labor unveils Meta fightback
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
As Dutton goes low, Albanese goes nowhere. We're trapped in an era of one-and-done PMs
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
A secret agent, the KGB and a 'witch-hunt': The ASIO raid that infuriated Australia's ex-spies
Tue, December 10, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Coalition accuses Albanese government of enabling antisemitic attacks
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
We've entered the era of gutless government
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Watch the exits: The 'real issue' missing in the migration debate
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Albanese, in a yarmulke, is all but swallowed in an election-like scrum
Mon, December 9, 2024
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Voters back migration cuts as Dutton retreats on target
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Australia fires Tomahawk missile for first time, spends $140m to China-proof Nauru
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Bowen makes 'hypocritical' nuclear claims as Dutton accuses scientists of bias
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
'I did some exercise': Albanese returns serve over tennis photos
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Australia spends $140m to China-proof Nauru
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Travel warning for Jewish visitors to Australia after synagogue attack
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
'The fear is palpable': Australian women and children trapped in Syria afraid for their lives
Sun, December 8, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
ALP desperately needs Gen Z voters. Too bad Albanese just drove us further away
[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Dutton takes the lead, but is he defying gravity?
[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
'Excessive' or 'strategic merit'? Eastern suburbs' tallest building given green light
[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Over 75,000 approved homes yet to commence construction
[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Labor desperately needs Gen Z voters. Too bad Albanese just drove us further away
[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
The PM says Labor has your back. Most voters don't believe him
Sat, December 7, 2024
[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Protest outside places of worship could be banned in NSW after Great Synagogue incident
[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Albanese, Wong defend Australia's stance on Israel following criticism from Netanyahu
[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
The friendship between Australia and Israel is on .. ife support. There is a lot of blame to go around
Fri, December 6, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Bland and fake: Why the electorate has given up listening to politicians
[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
'Act of hate': Albanese and Dutton condemn synagogue firebombing
Thu, December 5, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
When trust goes bust: how we bind during a crisis and break in the aftermath
[ Thu, Dec 05th 2024 ]: Sydney Morning Herald
Israel condemns Australia's UN 'flip flop', says it rewards terrorism

Dutton says nuclear will cost $331 billion. Chalmers adds $4 trillion to that

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The Coalition's nuclear power plan forecasts much lower energy use than Labor's renewables-focused policy. That could hit growth by up to 12 per cent annually.
The article from The Sydney Morning Herald discusses the ongoing debate over nuclear energy in Australia, focusing on the financial implications as outlined by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Dutton has proposed a nuclear energy plan, estimating the cost at $331 billion over 25 years, which he claims would be offset by savings from not building new transmission lines and the benefits of cheaper electricity. However, Treasurer Chalmers has countered this by suggesting that the true cost could be significantly higher, potentially reaching $4 trillion, when considering the full scope of expenses including decommissioning, waste management, and the opportunity cost of not investing in renewable energy. Chalmers argues that this would be an enormous financial burden on taxpayers and that renewable energy remains the more cost-effective and environmentally friendly option. The debate highlights the stark differences in energy policy between the opposition and the government, with implications for Australia's energy future and economic strategy.

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