Regulatory Activities Policy
The ARPANSA program of work entails six key objectives that guide our priorities and contribute to delivering radiation protection and nuclear safety outcomes to the Australian community.
Navigating radiation regulation
How is radiation regulated in Australia? It’s a common question, and unfortunately the answer isn’t as straightforward as it could be.
ARPANSA approves ANSTO implementation plan following safety review
In June 2018, ARPANSA issued a direction to its licence holder, the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), to initiate an independent review of its approach to occupational radiation safety at its nuclear medicine facility operated by ANSTO Health, now known as Health Products.
ARPANSA releases new regulatory guide
Part of ARPANSA’s role is the regulation of all Commonwealth entities that use radiation. Regulation ensures compliance with the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 and associated Regulations (2018) and is supported by a series of regulatory guides.
Radiation Protection Series F-1
This publication, the Fundamentals for protection against ionising radiation (2014) provides an understanding of the effects of ionising radiation and associated risks for the health of humans and of the environment.
Security of radioactive material
Security aspects of the regulation and control of radioactive material.
