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Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown

Sub-par nuclear compliance to carry 25 years in prison

New laws and a new regulator will protect Australia's path to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Criminal penalties will be put in place to protect Australia's pathway to nuclear-powered submarines and a new regulator stood up to ensure safety and compliance.

Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles introduced the new laws to parliament on Thursday.

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