Reported at www.claytonutz.com: Australia’s Federal Opposition proposes introducing nuclear power to replace aging coal-fired power stations, requiring significant legal and regulatory changes due to existing bans on nuclear power under federal and state laws.

Specifically, two federal laws prohibit the construction and operation of nuclear facilities, with additional state-level restrictions in places like New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

To advance this proposal, the government must amend both federal and state legislation, which includes lifting bans on nuclear power and facilitating public referendums in certain states.