Agree on the assessment of Australia as a nation of miners and farmers.
That's why it's such a pity that a domestic nuclear industry is being ruled out.
Imagine the wonderful effects on the Australian STEM curricula, schools, polytechnics and universities if there was a clear career path for nuclear engineering.
Girls and boys - nuclear science is a genuine option for you.
Do anything from design the next climate change defeating micro-reactor to contributing to national defence.
A pipe dream.
Suggestions tonight by Dutton that leasing boats is initially an option.
I reckon that's a hint they may go US.
Not so sure about the 50 per cent USN sailors.
Virginia or Astute, the reactor is essentially a sealed unit that runs for the life of the sub.
You need some pointy headed people behind the classified door to the reactor room - but other than that - logic would suggest a sub is a sub - surely?
It drives the same way, fights the same way.
A nuclear power source just gives you a lot more options and flexibility.