Victoria
NSW One Nation leader outlines US-inspired policy platform
The leader of One Nation in New South Wales has pledged to lift nuclear bans and reduce business regulation.
The leader of One Nation in New South Wales has outlined a sweeping policy platform aimed at deregulating the state economy and lifting prohibitions on nuclear energy and uranium mining. The proposals draw inspiration from the economic environments of American states such as Texas and Florida.
According to reporting by the wire service, the minor party's state leader has pledged to heavily reduce red tape in an effort to get the government out of the way of private business. The policy package focuses heavily on energy security and deregulation, framing these changes as essential for economic growth.
Under the proposed platform, One Nation would work to overturn existing state bans on uranium mining and the development of nuclear power. This position directly challenges the current legislative prohibitions on nuclear energy generation that exist at both state and federal levels in Australia.
In addition to pushing for a nuclear future, the NSW One Nation leader has committed to supporting fossil fuel generation. The plan includes pursuing new investment in coal-fired power, which the party argues is necessary to secure the state's electricity grid.
The proposed shift towards Texas and Florida-style deregulation would also target broader business compliance. The party aims to slash regulatory burdens across various sectors, though specific details on which environmental or financial regulations would be targeted first remain unconfirmed.
It is not yet clear how the party intends to build the parliamentary consensus required to pass these legislative changes, given the current balance of power in the New South Wales Parliament.
As debate over Australia's future energy mix intensifies, observers will be watching to see how major parties respond to these calls for nuclear investment and deregulation.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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