Peter Dutton sidesteps questions on state-funded nuclear disaster insurance plan

Albanese government also asked if it has considered nuclear insurance pool in context of Aukus nuclear-powered submarines

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Peter Dutton has sidestepped questions about the potential need for a government-backed insurance pool for nuclear disasters after the industry's peak body exposed a possible missing piece in his flagship energy plan.

The Insurance Council of Australia on Monday suggested the commonwealth may need to underwrite a scheme to cover communities against nuclear accidents.

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