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Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 19, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has reaffirmed that nuclear is not part of the LNP’s plans for Queensland.<\/p>\n

“The LNP has been consistent from the start; our position has not changed, this is not part of our plan and is a matter for Canberra,” Mrs Frecklington said.<\/p>\n

“The LNP has outlined the plan we\u2019ll take to the next election, that\u2019s what we\u2019ll deliver and this is not part of it.<\/p>\n

“The priority is fixing the Callide power plant to deliver affordable reliable and sustainable power.”<\/p>\n

Earlier, Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli admitted he had not spoken to his Federal counterpart Peter Dutton following the Coalition’s energy policy announcement.<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, the LNP leader said Mr Dutton already knew he had no plans for nuclear energy in Queensland.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeter knows my position on it, there\u2019s no secret about that,\u201d Mr Crisafulli told the media.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been very, very consistent with it. It\u2019s not part of our planning in Queensland.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said he was “really clear” … “it’s not part of our plan.”<\/p>\n

Mr Crisafulli said his priority was getting Callide C fully back online.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unit C4 at the Callide C power station, near Biloela, exploded in May 2021.<\/p>\n

The Queensland Government’s position on nuclear energy is key to the Federal Coalition’s plans, whoever wins the upcoming State Election.<\/p>\n

Legislation would have to be amended for nuclear generators to be built in the State, as they are currently banned by the Nuclear Facilities Prohibition Act 2007.<\/p>\n

As well, the State Government – via government-owned corporations – owns Tarong and Tarong North power stations, and Callide B.<\/p>\n