ARPANSA is currently seeking nominations for members of the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council. The Minister-appointed Council advise the CEO on emerging issues and matters of major public concern relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety.
Members of the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council, Radiation Health Committee and Nuclear Safety Committee endorsed the roles and expectations for advisory bodies at their meetings in June 2017.
The Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council (the 'Council') advises the CEO on emerging issues and matters of major public concern relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety.
The Council has the following functions in relation to radiation protection and nuclear safety:
• identify emerging issues
• examine matters of major concern to the community
• consider the adoption of recommendations, policies, codes and standards
• advise and report to the CEO, at the CEO's request or as the Council considers appropriate, on the above and any other matters.
