Overview

• Peter Dutton asserts his $331 billion nuclear energy plan will lower electricity costs by 44%, despite modelling not confirming reductions in retail power prices.
• The Coalition's modelling assumes a cap on renewable energy, with nuclear projected to supply a significant portion of the grid by 2050.
• Analysis from the Smart Energy Council suggests rooftop solar households could face power bill increases exceeding $1000 annually due to restrictions on feeding solar energy into the grid.
• Labor criticizes the lack of transparency in Dutton's proposed spending cuts, which would not be disclosed until after the election, raising concerns about potential impacts on public services.
• Dutton plans to reduce the federal public service workforce and cut ‘wasteful spending’ to address inflation, but specifics remain vague, drawing criticism from government officials.