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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

Victorian Nationals open to working with a Dutton government to build nuclear reactor

Victorian Nationals leader Danny O'Brien (left) and Liberal leader Brad Battin
Victorian Nationals leader Danny O'Brien (left) is open to working with a Dutton government on nuclear power but Liberal leader Brad Battin (right) is focused on gas. Photograph: Con Chronis/AAP

The Victorian Nationals have left the door open to working with a Dutton government to build a nuclear reactor in the Latrobe Valley, as the Liberal leader, Brad Battin, was urged to “get a spine” and rule out a repeal of the state’s nuclear ban.

In an interview with Guardian Australia, Battin distanced the Victorian Coalition from Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan, saying the state opposition was instead focused on expanding onshore gas exploration.

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