Nationals vow to take nuclear policy to next election

The Liberals and Nationals endured a brief post-federal election break-up in May over key policies. (Aap Image/AAP PHOTOS)

The Nationals are vowing to introduce nuclear power to Australia's energy mix, promising to take the policy to the next election after it contributed to a split in the coalition.

Nationals leader David Littleproud explained to party faithful on Saturday what led to his party's week-long decoupling from the Liberals following the May federal election rout.