Environment and Other Legislation Amendment (Low Emissions Future) Bill 2025

# Environment and Other Legislation Amendment (Low Emissions Future) Bill 2025 **What it does** This bill expands Australia's clean energy laws to include nuclear power alongside renewable energy (wind, solar, etc.). It redefines what counts as "clean emissions energy" to officially include civil nuclear energy and related technologies, and updates government agencies' mandates to support nuclear development the same way they currently support renewables. **Why it matters** Nuclear power is being positioned as a key part of Australia's climate strategy. This legislative change makes it easier for government bodies to fund, research, and develop nuclear energy projects without having to argue they fit under existing renewable energy laws. **Key details** - The bill removes a section from the Nuclear Safety Act that previously restricted certain aspects of nuclear regulation - It updates the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Clean Energy Finance Corporation to explicitly include nuclear technologies in their scope—meaning these organisations can now invest in and advise on nuclear projects - The changes take effect the day after Royal Assent (when the Governor-General signs it into law)