BY PETER HYSLOP
Government ministers are lashing out at the Federal Opposition for their plan to install a nuclear reactor at the former Liddell Power station site.
A national inquiry into the suitability of the technology in Australia has found the cost to build sites is prohibitive, but the inquiry's being accused of being political.
The interim report cites leading experts.
Shortland MP Pat Conroy has made some firm comments about proponents of a Liddell site.
He says it's not viable.
"Peter Dutton's nuclear fantasy is a recipe for higher power prices, higher greenhouse gas emissions and more community uncertainty," he said.
"To put a nuclear power station in an earthquake zone is an act of lunacy," he said.
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| Shortland MP Pat Conroy visiting JFD Manufacturing today |
