Peter Dutton wanted a plebiscite on marriage equality. Why not hold another on his nuclear fantasy? | Paul Karp

What better way to test if Australians are up for nuclear energy than by asking them: Do you support removing the current ban? Would you support a reactor in your area?Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhen the Coalition was paralysed by whether or not to legislate marriage equality, it turned to the wisdom of the people.The plebiscite was divisive, an obstacle to marriage equality which could have been dealt with by a free parliamentary vote, and which many queer people felt was a referendum on their dignity.Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...