Experts: Peter Dutton’s Nuclear Plan Could Cost $600bn and Supply Just 3.7% of Australia’s Energy by 2050

Peter Dutton's proposal to build seven nuclear reactors as part of the Coalition's energy plan has come under scrutiny for its high cost and low energy output. According to experts at the , the plan could cost taxpayers up to $600 billion and only supply 3.7% of Australia's energy by 2050. In comparison, the analysis found that the minimum cost of the nuclear plan would be $116 billion, which is the same as the cost of delivering the Albanese government's plan for 82% renewables by 2030 and nearly 100% renewable energy by 2050. The high cost and low energy output of the nuclear plan raise questions about its feasibility and effectiveness in meeting Australia's energy needs in the long term.