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Environment and Other Legislation Amendment (Removing Nuclear Energy Prohibitions) Bill 2026

Currently before the Senate. Last action: second reading moved on 4 Feb 2026.

Introduced
4 Feb 2026
Sponsor
CANAVAN, Sen Matthew
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STAGE 2 OF 13 — SECOND READING MOVED (SENATE)

Summary

Amends the: Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 to remove the prohibition on the construction or operation of certain nuclear installations; and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to remove the prohibition on the Minister for Environment and Water declaring, approving or considering actions relating to the construction or operation of certain nuclear installations.

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