Codes and standards
Codes that are regulatory in style and may be referenced by regulations or conditions of licence. They contain either general safety or security requirements which may be applicable for all dealings with radiation, or practice-specific requirements. They provide overarching requirements and are expressed as ‘must’ statements which are to be satisfied to ensure an acceptable level of safety and/or security.
Who we regulate
We are responsible for licensing Commonwealth entities using radiation and for ongoing compliance monitoring of these entities.
Australian Synchrotron
The Australian Synchrotron facility located in Melbourne, Victoria is used for research and development in the areas of advanced materials, biomedical science, defence, agriculture, food technology, environmental science, minerals, nano-technology, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and scientific instruments.
Independent review of regulatory activities
The independent review of our regulatory activities including the Integrated Regulatory Review Service and the Australian National Audit Office.
National Directory for Radiation Protection (2nd Edition, 2021) (NDRP 2nd edition, 2021)
The purpose of the NDRP is to provide an agreed framework for radiation safety, including both ionising and non-ionising radiation, together with clear regulatory statements to be adopted by the Commonwealth, states and territories.
National Directory for Radiation Protection (RPS6)
<p>National Directory for Radiation Protection (RPS 6) is the uniform national framework for radiation protection in Australia.</p>
International best practice
Our CEO is required to take into account international best practice in relation to radiation protection and nuclear safety when making licensing decisions.
