Peter Dutton has declared that a future Coalition government would override state bans on nuclear power, asserting that state premiers will not be able to prevent it. Speaking at the federal Liberal party council in Sydney, Dutton also launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a "fraud" and a "child in a man's body" who is stuck in his university days. Dutton's comments come as he intensifies his criticism of Albanese and pushes for nuclear power to be a key part of the energy mix in Australia.

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Coalition's nuclear proposal, with shifting rhetoric adding to the uncertainty. The plan put forward by opposition leader Peter Dutton is said to provide economic stability and energy security for several decades, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes it has quickly fallen apart. Key questions remain unanswered about the cost, type, output, and design of the proposed reactors. State premiers and site owners have expressed opposition, with the latter not willing to sell their land for this purpose. The lack of clarity and contradictions in messaging have left many wondering about the feasibility and implications of the Coalition's nuclear plan.