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Obad points out that while Australia has yet to embrace widespread nuclear power domestically, neighboring countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, and India are expanding their nuclear capabilities. These nations are investing heavily to develop nuclear workforce expertise, hinting at a “nuclear renaissance” across Asia. The growth interest signals that Australia must consider its future role in this global energy shift.
"Even if we're not building reactors now, we need the trained professionals for when we do," Obad emphasizes. The international trend underscores that Australia’s technical expertise and uranium resources could, in time, position it as a key player in nuclear energy.