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01/08/2026

Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator

Regulator function

To promote nuclear safety for the environment and people in relation to naval nuclear propulsion activities, through promoting, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Act 2024.

Legislation
Regulated community
  • A Commonwealth-related person (the Commonwealth, a corporate Commonwealth entity, a Commonwealth company, a Commonwealth contractor (for a contract that relates to a regulated activity)), and other people authorised under an Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety licence.
Portfolio
Defence
Internal to department / external
External
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
January 2026
Regulator Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
April 2026
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