Opposition ‘miles behind’ on nuclear energy

Senator Jacqui Lambie says the Opposition is “miles behind” when it comes to nuclear energy. “It’s a real shame that we’re not world leaders in this considering we have about 27 or 28 per cent of the world’s uranium in South Australia itself,” Ms Lambie told Sky News Australia. “We’re just so far behind.” Ms Lambie’s remarks come as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is expected to outline the Coalition’s nuclear energy policy before the May budget. “I wouldn’t spend too much time on nuclear if I was him because, once again, what’s hitting the people out there is the cost of living, and you’re not going to have nuclear electricity overnight,” she said.