Atomic Energy Act 1953

Here is a 150-200 word summary of the Atomic Energy Act 1953:

The Atomic Energy Act 1953 is an Australian law that regulates the use and control of atomic energy. The Act applies to substances that are or become prescribed substances, which include uranium, thorium, and other radioactive materials. The Act confers authority on individuals or organizations to carry out mining, exploration, and rehabilitation activities in relation to these substances.

The Act also deals with the assignment of interests in authorities under section 41, where a person can apply for consent from the Minister to assign their interest in an authority to another party.

Additionally, the Act binds the Crown in right of the Commonwealth, each of the States, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. It does not make the Crown liable to prosecution for an offence.

The Act also has provisions related to offences, compensation, delegation, regulations, self-repealing provisions, and miscellaneous matters. The document provides a compilation of the law as amended and in force on 30 November 2022.