Australia's possible nuclear future: Path to net zero or political gamble?

The main opposition party in Australia is thinking of taking the nuclear option as the country looks to pivot away from coal-fired power generation.

Does it make sense from a climate point of view - or an economic point of view? And would the Australian people ever approve such a move?

Tony Irwin is a nuclear engineer and an honourary associate professor at Australian National University. He joins Emile Donovan.