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Insults fly as offshore wind plan seeks pause ahead of Australian election

Opposition politicians celebrated pause on 'dumb' project, while energy minister slammed 'disgraceful disinformation' levelled against offshore wind

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton wants to cancel various offshore wind zones and build a fleet of nuclear power plants instead.
Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton wants to cancel various offshore wind zones and build a fleet of nuclear power plants instead.Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Published 28 February 2025, 10:46Updated 28 February 2025, 10:46
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