BY PETER HYSLOP
Nationals Candidate for the seat of Lyne Alison Penfold says she's backing nuclear power as an energy solution for the Hunter.
She's running to replace incumbent Dr David Gillespie, who's held the seat since 2013.
She says she's disappointed options for reliable coal supply are no longer viable.
"That seems to be off the table now, I am 100% behind the transition to nuclear energy," she said.
"It just simply does not make sense to me that this country would pursue the replacement of base load power with a variable energy source," she said.
She also says more action is needed for better mobile coverage following the shutdown of the 3G network.
"For a lot of people, [reception] doesn't work at home, and the telcos won't take responsibiltiy for that.
"That's why I think the Universal Service Obligation needs to be changed, and it needs to provide a guarantee that every Australian has access to basic mobile and internet services," she said.
Ms Penfold's held an opening for her office today with Nationals leader David Littleproud.
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| Opening of Alison Penfold's campaign office in Taree |
