The Australian Workers Union (AWU) is throwing its support behind the use of nuclear energy in Australia to boost jobs growth and meet clean energy targets.
The decision puts the union at odds with the rest of the labour movement in the country, as they urge the government to lift the current moratorium on nuclear energy.
AWU national secretary Daniel Walton will front a public roundtable on nuclear energy chaired by Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce in Sydney.
Countries including Sweden and Finland currently use nuclear power.