Atomic Energy Act 1953Act No. 31 of 1953 as amendedThis compilation was prepared on 8 July 2008taking into account amendments up to Act No. 73 of 2008The text of any of those amendments not in force on that date is appended in the Notes sectionThe operation of amendments that have been incorporated may be affected by application provisions that are set out in the Notes sectionPrepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,AttorneyGeneral’s Department, Canberra ContentsPart I—Preliminary 11............ Short title [see Note 1]......................... 12............ Commencement [see Note 1]............... 15............ Interpretation........................................ 16............ Act to bind Crown................................ 27............ Extension to external Territories.......... 234.......... Exercise of powers............................... 234A....... Application of the Criminal Code....