Defence Legislation Amendment (Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Bill 2023 [Provisions]

REPORT - June 2023

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Contents

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Referral of the bill
Conduct of the inquiry
Structure of the report
Background
Purpose of the bill
Key provisions of the bill
Compatibility with human rights and legislative scrutiny
Financial impact statement

Chapter 2 - Views on the bill

Support for the bill
Criticism of the bill
Committee view

Coalition Senators' Additional Comments

Senator the Hon Matt Canavan's Additional Comments

A flawed premise
Dangerous lack of oversight: Labor’s plan is to have Defence regulate Defence
A watering down of an Australian landmark moratorium
Disposal of depleted fuel
Commitment to international norms

Appendix 1 - Submissions

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