The Act prevents State and Territory laws identified in this Part from applying to an activity of a controlled person or permitted person relating to controlled apparatus, controlled material or a controlled facility.

The Act requires powers, discretions, duties and functions to be exercised and performed in accordance with the international agreements identified in this Part.

Controlled persons affected by certain decisions of the CEO under this instrument may request the Minister to reconsider them. If dissatisfied with the Minister's decision on reconsideration, those persons may apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal for review of the Minister's decision.