A Liberal MP has renewed his push for serious consideration of nuclear power generation in Australia, arguing the risks are overstated and disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima can be avoided with modern technology and safety standards.

In an article for the journal Energy News state MP for Davidson, Jonathan O'Dea, says nuclear energy is a "proven supplier of secure, affordable base load power" and the issue of nuclear waste is "manageable".

Nuclear energy: Liberal member believes the risks are "overstated". Credit:Glenn Campbell

"It makes no sense for governments to arbitrarily rule out any form of power generation," he writes. "Yet that is exactly what we are doing to nuclear energy which is relied upon around the world to safely and effectively generate base load electricity."

Mr O'Dea says carbon dioxide from burning coal and natural gas is "undoubtedly contributing to damage to our oceans and atmosphere" but renewables face "substantial technological and logistical challenges" to provide base load energy.