The Q+A panel discuss whether the nuclear power ban should be lifted as a way to reach net zero after Hasliza Omar asked: Are we taking a huge risk in achieving net zero with 100 per cent renewables when the global renewable supply chain is currently under pressure? Should the nuclear ban be lifted to allow for early work development to ensure a sufficient backup option if the renewable pathway could not get us to net zero?

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Panellists: Minister for Climate Change & Energy Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Climate Change & Energy Ted O'Brien, Independent MP for Wentworth Allegra Spender, Independent Economist Nicki Hutley and Founder of Nuclear for Australia Will Shackel.

This episode was broadcast on Monday 18 September, 2023

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