Labor’s opposition to nuclear energy is ‘illogical but also incoherent and inconsistent’

Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume says Labor’s opposition to nuclear energy seems to be “illogical but also incoherent and inconsistent”. “If you want that pathway to net zero by 2050 to make sure that we have a reliable energy grid, as well as a cleaner and greener energy grid, well, why would you not consider nuclear as part of the solution,” Ms Hume told Sky News Australia. “I say part of the solution intentionally – renewables are going to be fundamentally important to our energy mix in the future. “But why would you discount an emissions-free technology that could potentially deliver cleaner, greener, and cheaper energy in the long term.” Ms Hume’s remarks come as the Opposition prepares to announce its nuclear energy plan for Australia before the May budget.