Australia's opposition fires up nuclear debate with new cost claims

Coalition says road map will underpin growth, but estimates draw criticism

20241213 Peter Dutton Australia opposition leader

Opposition leader Peter Dutton speaks to the media in Brisbane, Australia, on Dec.13. © AAP

SHAUN TURTON, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- Australia's opposition coalition on Friday released the long-awaited cost estimate for its plan to build nuclear power plants, as the political battle over how to decarbonize Australia's coal-dependent energy grid heats up.

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