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Abe Maddison

Senior scientist urges Australia to lift nuclear ban

A senior scientist says nuclear power should be considered as an energy source for the future. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

A former chief scientist thinks the ban on nuclear power should be scrapped so it can be factored into the nation's energy transition.

South Australia's former top scientist Leanna Read admits the potential role of nuclear energy is "still highly contentious" but says the issue has been too politicised.

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