‘Raises red flags’: Coalition nuclear power plan met with widespread scepticism from business groups

Australian energy sector and industry groups warn of risk of cost blowouts and destroying private sector investment

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The Coalition's promise to build seven nuclear power plants starting as soon as 2035 has been met with widespread skepticism by Australia's energy sector and industry groups, who have warned about the risks of cost blowouts and destroying private sector investment.

AGL Energy and Origin Energy, two of Australia's largest power producers, also reiterated their concerns about the proposed government intervention.

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