The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. ARPANSA regulates Commonwealth entities that use or produce radiation with the objective of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. ARPANSA undertakes research, provides services, and promotes national uniformity and the implementation of international best practice across all jurisdictions.

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What we do
We are an independent regulator, health advisor and service provider.
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Who we are
We are the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety.
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Advisory Council and Committees
An introduction to the advisory council and committees that advise our CEO.
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Corporate Publications
A listing of our corporate publications.
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Careers
Employment conditions and opportunities at ARPANSA.
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Accessing our information
Information about our Executive remuneration reporting, file listing, Freedom of Information requests and Information Publication Scheme.
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Senate Order on Entity Contracts
Lists of contracts valued at $100,000 or more (GST inclusive) which were current or entered into during the previous 12 months.
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Public Interest Disclosure Scheme
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 aims at providing a scheme for the investigation of allegations of wrongdoing and maladministration in the Commonwealth public sector, and to provide protections for both current and former public officials who make certain types of disclosures
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Payment methods
Information about how you can make payments to us.
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Our policies
A listing of our policies and associated commitment statements

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