Nuclear energy
Alternative labels
Atomic energy
Nuclear power
Atomic power
Report
Understanding the economic impact of a coal to nuclear transition in the Hunter Valley
This report suggests that with its energy heritage, transmission lines and regional workforce, the Hunter Valley is the ideal site for a modern nuclear facility. It provides five recommendations for action accompanied by an economic impact assessment.
Report
Global energy review 2025
A comprehensive depiction of the 2024 trends across the entire energy sector, covering data for all fuels and technologies, all regions and major countries, and energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. It finds that global appetite for energy rose at a faster-than-average pace in 2024, resulting in higher demand for all energy sources.
Briefing paper
Nuclear will cost us more than time: an analysis of the waste and water problem
From excessive water consumption to the challenges of waste management, this brief finds that nuclear power would place an enormous burden on the Australian environment, resources and economy. It suggests that nuclear power is a distraction from proven, renewable-powered solutions to the climate crisis.
Strategy
Australia’s AUKUS submarine industry strategy
This strategy identifies the conditions to develop the sovereign industrial capability needed to deliver, operate and sustain future conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines, while also ensuring Australia's existing Collins class submarines are sustained and upgraded until their eventual withdrawal from service. The strategy sets out five critical lines of effort to boost Australian industry uplift.
Report
Interim report for the inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia
This interim report provides an overview of the evidence received on two significant issues about the viability of nuclear power generation in Australia: the timeframes and cost of deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs). It finds that the deployment of nuclear power generation in the Australian context is currently not a viable investment of taxpayer...