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Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Act 1986.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit in New South Wales uranium mining and certain nuclear facilities; and for other purposes.
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Nuclear energy Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Exploration Minerals Mining
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Date of entry into force: secs 1 and 2 excepted, 9.1.1987, sec 2 (2) and GG No 6 of 9.1.1987, p 66.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 13 sections divided into four Parts, prohibits uranium mining and the construction and operation of nuclear facilities in the nuclear fuel cycle in New South Wales. Under section 6, this Act has effect notwithstanding any other Act or law to the contrary. The prohibition on uranium mining also covers exploration for such resources. Under section 9, nothing in any other Act authorises an authority of the State to construct or operate, or to approve or permit the construction or operation of, a nuclear reactor for the purpose of generating electricity or any other form of energy.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au