Critique of Nuclear Policy and Cost Estimates

The discussion highlights significant skepticism surrounding a recently proposed nuclear policy and its costings, indicating that claims of $260 billion in cost savings are misleading. The actual net present value, referenced late in the report, was much lower, estimated at $60 billion, which assumes the construction of 14 gigawatts of nuclear at a cost of $140 billion. Comparisons are drawn to the UK's struggles with nuclear projects, emphasizing that Australia faces similar challenges. This raises questions about the feasibility and integrity of the proposals from Frontier Economics, which is seen as biased and unprofessional in its assessments.