PURSUANT to sub-section 20(1) of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987 and in accordance with regulation 4 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Regulations, I, Robert Floyd, Director General, Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office, Delegate of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, hereby give notice that the following permits or authorities have been granted, varied or revoked between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019, and two Variations of permits and one Grant of a permit, issued on 1 September 2017 and 28 February 2018, not previously published in the Gazette.
A. GRANTS OF PERMITS TO POSSESS NUCLEAR MATERIAL (section 13)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Period of effect |
Date of Grant | Expiry Date |
AJJA Technologies Pty Ltd
ABN 73 616 968 275
1/35 Holland St, Goonellabah, NSW, 2480 | PN246 | 11-Jan-2019 | 30-Jun-2020 |
Alliance Integrity & Inspection Services trading as Alliance Solutions Group
ABN 82 617 269 619
95 Lawrence Way, Byford, WA, 6122 | PN248 | 18-Jan-2019 | 31-Mar-2021 |
Minteg Pty Ltd
ABN 18 166 303 760
931 Cockburn Road, Henderson, WA, 6166 | PN247 | 04-Feb-2019 | 30-Apr-2021 |
Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (Victoria), AgriBio, The Centre for AgriBioscience
ABN 83 295 188 244
5 Ring Road, Bundoora, VIC, 3083 | PN249 | 21-Mar-2019 | 30-Sep-2020 |
University of Southern Queensland
ABN 40 234 732 081
Faculty of Health Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350 | PN250 | 21-Mar-2019 | 30-Sep-2020 |
B. VARIATIONS TO PERMITS TO POSSESS NUCLEAR MATERIAL (section 13)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of Effect of variation |
Ubaryon Pty Ltd
ABN 78 608 299 672
PO Box 353, LISMORE, NSW, 2480 | PN223 | 10-Mar-2015 | 01-Sep-2017 |
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
ABN 41 687 119 230
Black Mountain Science and Innovation Park, Clunies Ross Street, ACTON, ACT, 2601 | PN013 | 31-03-1988 | 28-Feb-2018 |
Pacific Aluminium Gove Operation
Melville Bay Road, NHULUNBUY, NT, 0880 | PN032a | 10-Jan-2006 | 19-Sep-2018 |
BlueScope Steel, Port Kembla Steelworks
ABN 19 000 011 058
Five Islands Road, PORT KEMBLA, NSW, 2505 | PN157 | 28-Oct-2003 | 19-Sep-2018 |
On Site Technology Pty Ltd
ABN 62 079 329 025
30 Seventh Avenue, CHELTENHAM, SA, 5014 | PN154 | 01-Apr-2003 | 27-Sep-2018 |
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
ACN 004 251 423
1G Royal Parade, PARKVILLE, VIC, 3050 | PN197 | 16-Sep-2008 | 27-Sep-2018 |
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
ABN 42 100 504 883
305 Grattan St, MELBOURNE, VIC, 3000 | PN198 | 23-Oct-2008 | 27-Sep-2018 |
SA Pathology (trading as IMVS)
ABN 35 302 506 443
Frome Road, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000 | PN211 | 17-Sep-2019 | 27-Sep-2018 |
University of Wollongong
ABN 61 060 567 686
Northfields Avenue, WOLLONGONG, NSW, 2522 | PN216 | 18-Feb-2013 | 27-Sep-2018 |
New South Wales Environment Protection Authority
ABN 43 692 285 758
59-61 Goulburn Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000 | PN217 | 16-Apr-2013 | 27-Sep-2018 |
Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd
ABN 30 008 127 802
3/435 Williamstown Road, PORT MELBOURNE, VIC, 3207 | PN017a | 26-Apr-2006 | 28-Sep-2018 |
B. VARIATIONS TO PERMITS TO POSSESS NUCLEAR MATERIAL (section 13) - Continued
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of Effect of variation |
Mount Isa Mines Limited
ABN 87 009 661 447
Railway Avenue, MOUNT ISA, QLD, 4825 | PN071a | 09-Jan-2006 | 28-Sep-2018 |
South Eastern Sydney Local Health Network
ABN 70 442 041 439
Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, RANDWICK, NSW, 2031 | PN177 | 01-Jan-2006 | 28-Sep-2018 |
Inspection and Testing Services Pty Ltd
ABN 67 055 681 966
273 Edgar Street, CONDELL PARK, NSW, 2200 | PN180 | 11-Apr-2006 | 28-Sep-2018 |
Department of Finance, Building Management and Works (WA) - Intractable Waste Disposal Facility (IWDF), Mt Walton East
ABN 99 593 347 728
Optima Centre , 16 Parkland Road, OSBOURNE PARK, WA, 6017 | PN207 | 21-Nov-2011 | 28-Sep-2018 |
Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd
ABN 30 008 127 802
35 - 37 Cormack Road, Wingfield, ADELAIDE, SA, 5015 | PN215 | 05-Apr-2013 | 28-Sep-2018 |
Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal Pty Ltd
ABN 24 004 898 828
Coghlan Road, PORT ADELAIDE, SA, 5018 | PN143 | 06-Jun-1997 | 30-Sep-2018 |
Ubaryon Pty Ltd
ABN 78 608 299 672
PO Box 353, LISMORE, NSW, 2480 | PN223 | 10-Mar-2015 | 14-Nov-2018 |
Environmental Protection Authority, South Australia
ABN 85 393 411 003
Level 2, 211 Victoria Square, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000 | PN034 | 31-Mar-1988 | 27-Nov-2018 |
Applus Pty Ltd
ABN 55 008 946 969
94 Discovery Drive, BIBRA LAKE, WA, 6163 | PN047a | 10-Jan-2006 | 27-Nov-2018 |
Asset Reliability Inspections Pty Ltd
ABN 72 129 831 376
3c Mason Street, DAVENPORT, WA, 6230 | PN237 | 01-Apr-2016 | 28-Nov-2018 |
ALS Industrial Pty Ltd
ABN 21 006 353 046
106 Stenhouse Drive, CAMERON PARK, NSW, 2285 | PN037a | 12-Aug-2004 | 07-Dec-2018 |
B. VARIATIONS TO PERMITS TO POSSESS NUCLEAR MATERIAL (section 13) - Continued
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of Effect of variation |
James Cook University
ABN 46 253 211 955
Angus Smith Drive, TOWNSVILLE, QLD, 4811 | PN056 | 31-Mar-1988 | 13-Dec-2018 |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
ABN 47 959 969 590
Lucas Heights Sc & Tech Centre, New Illawarra Rd, MENAI, NSW, 2234 | PN001 | 31-Mar-1988 | 19-Dec-2018 |
Betaserv Pty Ltd
ABN 83 626 878 233
7 Richard Street, WESTERN JUNCTION, TAS, 7212 | PN174 | 10-Jan-2006 | 19-Feb-2019 |
Western Sydney Local Health District
ABN 48 702 394 764
Cnr Hawkesbury & Darcy Roads, WESTMEAD, NSW, 2145 | PN228 | 17-Jul-2015 | 29-Mar-2019 |
C. GRANT OF PERMIT TO POSSESS AN ASSOCIATED ITEM (section 13)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Period of effect |
Date of Grant | Expiry Date |
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
ABN 41 687 119 230
Black Mountain Science and Innovation Park, Clunies Ross Street, ACTON, ACT, 2601 | PA094 | 28-Feb-2018 | 28-Feb-2023 |
Ubaryon Pty Ltd
ABN 78 608 299 672
PO Box 353, LISMORE, NSW, 2480 | PA093 | 14-Nov-2018 | 30-Jun-2020 |
D. VARIATION OF PERMIT TO POSSESS AN ASSOCIATED ITEM (section 13)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of variation |
Spruson & Ferguson Pty Ltd
ABN 55 601 269 050
GPO Box 3325, SYDNEY, NSW, 2001 | PA090 | 23-Jul-1998 | 27-Sep-2018 |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
ABN 47 959 969 590
Lucas Heights Sc & Tech Centre, New Illawarra Rd, MENAI, NSW, 2234 | PA001 | 31-Mar-1988 | 19-Dec-2018 |
E. REVOCATION OF PERMITS TO POSSESS AN ASSOCIATED ITEM (section 19)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of revocation |
Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans
ABN 76 125 299 881
175 Eagle Street, BRISBANE, QLD, 4000 | PA053 | 30-Sep-2017 | 27-Sep-2018 |
F. GRANT OF PERMIT TO TRANSPORT NUCLEAR MATERIAL (section 16)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Period of effect |
Date of Grant | Expiry Date |
Toll Transport Pty Ltd
ABN 31 006 604 191
51 Axis Place, LARAPINTA, QLD, 4110 | TN106 | 08-Mar-2019 | 30-Sep-2021 |
G. VARIATION OF PERMIT TO TRANSPORT NUCLEAR MATERIAL (section 16)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of variation |
Toll North Pty Ltd
ABN 28 009 683 452
Level 9, 145 Eagle St, BRISBANE, QLD, 4000 | TN081B | 15-Jul-2015 | 06-Mar-2019 |
H. VARIATION OF PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A FACILITY (section 16a)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of variation |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
ABN 47 959 969 590
Lucas Heights Sc & Tech Centre, New Illawarra Rd, MENAI, NSW, 2234 | EF004 | 12-Dec-2014 | 31-Dec-2018 |
I. GRANT OF AUTHORITY TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION (section 18)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Period of effect |
Date of Grant | Expiry Date |
Ubaryon Pty Ltd
ABN 78 608 299 672
PO Box 353, LISMORE, NSW, 2480 | CI028 | 14-Nov-2018 | 30-Jun-2020 |
J. VARIATION OF AUTHORITY TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION (section 18)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of variation |
Spruson & Ferguson Pty Ltd
ABN 55 601 269 050
GPO Box 3325, SYDNEY, NSW, 2001 | CI026 | 30-Sep-2017 | 30-Sep-2022 |
K. REVOCATION OF AUTHORITY TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION (section 19)
Name and Address of Permit Holder | Permit Number | Original start date | Date of revocation |
Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans
ABN 76 125 299 881
175 Eagle Street, BRISBANE, QLD, 4000 | CI014 | 30-Sep-2017 | 27-Sep-2018 |
Dated this 5th day of September 2019
Robert Floyd
Director General
Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office
Delegate of the Minister for Foreign Affairs
Overview
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987 was enacted to address the need for strict controls on the use and handling of nuclear material to prevent its proliferation and ensure its peaceful use. This legislation was enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament with the objective of safeguarding nuclear material and preventing its diversion for non-peaceful purposes. The Act provides a framework for regulating the possession, use, transport, and communication of information related to nuclear material in Australia. This gazette from the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office, under the authority of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, details various permits and authorities granted, varied, or revoked under the Act and Regulations over a specified period, ensuring compliance with Australia's international non-proliferation obligations.
The gazette lists numerous grants, variations, and revocations of permits and authorities for entities involved in the possession, use, and transport of nuclear material, as well as associated items and the communication of related information. The details include the names and addresses of permit holders, permit numbers, effective periods, and dates of grant or variation. This comprehensive record ensures transparency and adherence to the safeguards requirements, thereby supporting Australia's commitment to global non-proliferation efforts.
Scope and Application
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987 applies to entities and individuals involved in the possession, use, transport, or communication of information related to nuclear material. This legislation covers a broad range of activities and industries, including those in research, manufacturing, and inspection services, and is administered at the national level across Australia. The Act does not specify particular exclusions or exemptions but regulates through permits and authorities, which can be granted, varied, or revoked by the Director General of the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office. These permits pertain to the possession and transport of nuclear material and the establishment of facilities related to nuclear activities. The scope of the Act is further extended and specified through subordinate instruments such as regulations and permits, which detail the conditions and limitations under which nuclear material can be handled. The Act ensures compliance with Australia's international obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
The gazetted notice details the administration of various permits and authorities under the Act, including grants, variations, and revocations, for specific entities engaged in activities related to nuclear material. These entities range from research institutions and universities to private companies and government departments, indicating the widespread applicability of the Act across multiple sectors. The notice also highlights the temporal validity of these permits and authorities, specifying the periods during which they are effective. The detailed listing of permit holders, their addresses, and the dates of grant, effect, or revocation provides a transparent overview of the regulatory framework governing nuclear material in Australia. The issuance, variation, or revocation of these permits underscores the dynamic nature of the regulatory process and the importance of ongoing compliance with the Act's provisions.
Key Provisions
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987 (the Act) outlines the regulatory framework for the handling of nuclear material in Australia. Section 13 of the Act provides for the issuance of permits to possess nuclear material, while section 16 permits the transportation of such material. The Act also covers the establishment of facilities (section 16a) and the communication of information (section 18). This Gazette provides notice of various permits that have been granted, varied, or revoked over the specified period, including two variations of permits and one grant of a permit that were issued prior to the effective period but not previously published.
Under the Act, entities seeking to possess, transport, or establish facilities involving nuclear material must obtain the appropriate permits or authorities. For instance, section 13 permits cover the possession of nuclear material and are issued for specific periods, such as one year for AJJA Technologies Pty Ltd and two years for Alliance Integrity & Inspection Services trading as Alliance Solutions Group. Variations to these permits, as outlined in section 13, adjust the conditions of existing permits, such as extending their expiry dates or altering the types of nuclear material permitted. The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (Victoria) and the University of Southern Queensland are among the entities whose permits have been varied.
Entities granted or varying permits must comply with the specific conditions outlined in their permits. This includes adhering to safety protocols, maintaining appropriate security measures, and reporting any changes in their operations or materials to the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office. Failure to comply with these conditions can lead to the revocation of the permit, as seen in the case of Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans, whose permit was revoked on 27 September 2018.
The Act imposes significant penalties for breaches of its provisions. Offences under the Act can result in both civil and criminal consequences. For example, knowingly or recklessly contravening the Act can lead to fines and imprisonment. The maximum penalties for criminal offences include fines of up to $500,000 for individuals and $2.5 million for corporations, along with imprisonment terms that can extend up to 10 years for individuals and 25 years for corporations. These stringent penalties underscore the seriousness with which the Australian government treats non-compliance with nuclear material regulations.