What this instrument does
This is a change to the federal rules under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987, which is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It amends the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Regulations 1987.
The amendment came into force on 2 November 2026.
Scope
This instrument deals with nuclear safeguards regulation, which does not apply to typical small businesses such as tradies, cafes, retailers or bookkeepers.
The source text does not provide further detail on the specific content of the amendments beyond the title and schedule heading.
Key actions
- No action needed for most small businesses - this applies to entities regulated under nuclear non-proliferation safeguards law.
- If a business handles nuclear material or is subject to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987, the full legislation text and explanatory statement are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01464.
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