ABSTRACT
There is a renewed political interest in nuclear energy issues at the national 1 , 2 and state government levels, 3 including in NSW in the context of decarbonisation, energy and climate policies. 4 A report from the NSW Legislative Council, Upper House, recommended lifting the ban on nuclear energy exploration and use in NSW. 5 There’s also a draft bill to that effect before the NSW Parliament, 6 from upper house One Nation member Mark Latham. The then Deputy Premier, National Party member John Barilaro has been promoting the role of nuclear reactors and energy, including small, modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). 7
