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Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident
The Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident was ratified by Australia on 23 October 1987
The Convention aims to strengthen international co-operation in order to provide relevant information about nuclear accidents as early as necessary in order that transboundary radiological consequences can be minimised. States Party commit that, in the event of a nuclear accident that may have transboundary radiological consequences, they will notify countries that may be affected and the IAEA, and provide relevant information on the development of the accident The IAEA in turn forthwith informs States Parties, Member States, other States that may be physically affected and relevant international organizations of a notification received and promptly provides other information on request.
Each State Party and the Agency have identified 24-hour warning points to which a notification can be directed, as well as competent authorities who are authorised to send notifications and verify information provided. The Agency maintains an up-to-date list of such authorities and warning points and provides it to States Parties, Member States and relevant international organisations.
ARPANSA is the designated Australian Competent Authority for radiation emergencies for the implementation of this Convention. Further information on the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident is available from the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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