Hearing gets HEATED: Nuclear Expert Adi Paterson challenges Dan Repacholi

Who is Dr. Adi Patterson?
Dr. Adi Patterson, Vice-Chancellor, is internationally acclaimed for his leadership in advancing nuclear science and technology. His pioneering work at the intersection of public science investment and practical innovation has had a transformative impact on health, industry, and the environment. If you’re not familiar with his contributions, do yourself a favour and look him up – there’s a wealth of information online.

Credit where it’s due: Dan Repacholi showed respect by allowing Dr. Patterson to fully respond to his questions without interruption. A refreshing contrast to Bowen and others, who seem quick to dismiss differing viewpoints.

One day, Australians might wake up to the reality that Bowen and his colleagues have misled the nation about our energy future—hopefully, before it’s too late.

In my view, nuclear energy is the long-term solution for meeting our base-load energy needs. While I recognize that our energy future will involve a mix of sources, it’s unrealistic to believe renewables alone can meet our demands, as Labor continues to insist.