Environmental groups warn against push for nuclear power in Australia

Joint submission calls nuclear 'a dangerous distraction' from real action on climate as Zali Steggall backs 2050 zero-emissions target

A group of environmental and civil society groups has warned the government nuclear power has "no role" in Australia as crossbench independents urge it to recognise climate change as a health issue.

On Monday submissions to the inquiry on nuclear power will close. A diverse group of stakeholders has called on the government to rule-out changing the law to allow nuclear energy in Australia.