Why Australia BANNED Nuclear Energy While the Rest of the World Builds It!

Australia sits on the world’s largest uranium reserves — yet it’s one of the only advanced economies where nuclear energy is completely banned. In this video, I break down why countries like the U.S., U.K., France, China, and India are investing billions into new nuclear reactors while Australia still says “no.” We’ll unpack the 1999 legislation that outlawed nuclear power, the role of state bans, and how political fear campaigns from the 80s and 90s still shape national policy today.

We’ll also compare how global energy strategies evolved: France’s post-oil-shock pivot to nuclear, China’s rapid reactor rollout, and India’s 10x nuclear expansion plan — versus Australia’s reliance on renewables and gas. With ageing coal plants closing and rising energy prices, could nuclear finally make sense for Australia? Or is the cost, water use, and build time still too steep compared to firmed renewables, storage, and gas backup?

Backed by official data from AEMO’s Integrated System Plan and the Net Zero 2025 framework, this video explores whether lifting Australia’s nuclear ban could realistically deliver cheap, clean, and reliable energy — or if it’s just political theatre. Watch to understand the economic, environmental, and ideological clash shaping Australia’s energy future.

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