Defence minister's nuclear industry wish

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne wishes Australia established a nuclear energy industry in the 1950s, but he cannot see it happening in the future.

Retiring Defence Minister Christopher Pyne says he wishes Australia had developed nuclear energy. (AAP) Source: AAP

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne believes it's unrealistic to suggest Australia will ever establish a nuclear energy industry.

Mr Pyne cannot see the overwhelmingly negative community attitudes towards nuclear power shifting in the foreseeable future.

 

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