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 submarinesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter 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 might need to underwrite a scheme to cover communities against nuclear accidents. Continue reading...

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

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 might need to underwrite a scheme to cover communities against nuclear accidents. Continue reading...