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As required by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 2018 (the Regulations), the CEO of ARPANSA gives notice she intends to make a decision under section 32 of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 (the Act) regarding the application no. A01098 by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).

The national code that ensures radiation safety for patients and workers at dental clinics has been updated following international scientific assessment showing exposures in the dentist’s chair are very low.

Radiation protection authorities in Ghana and Sri Lanka have received thousands of dosimeters from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) to help keep radiation workers in these countries safe.

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) recently delivered a comprehensive five-day training workshop to expand its emergency response capabilities.

The CEO of ARPANSA hereby gives notice of her intention to make a decision under section 32 of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 regarding an application for a facility licence by the Department of Defence to operate a prescribed radiation facility at Port Wakefield in South Australia.

A World Health Organization (WHO)-commissioned systematic review finds no association between radio wave exposure and various cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid and oral cavity cancers.

ARPANSA is encouraging all Australians to download the free, easy to use SunSmart Global UV app to help protect them from overexposure to the sun this summer.

ARPANSA is seeking nominations for two part-time members to join its peak advisory body, the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council (the ‘Council’).

The Australian Government’s nuclear regulator, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) Chief Executive Officer, has approved the first stage of decommissioning of Australia’s original nuclear research reactor.

ARPANSA’s Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service (ACDS) was highlighted as a case study in the 2023-2024 Australian Public Service Commission State of the Service Report, which was tabled in parliament on 26 November 2024.

Medical physicists at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency have worked with the International Atomic Energy Agency to develop a global radiotherapy audit method.

The 2023-24 Annual Report of ARPANSA has been tabled in Parliament and is now available to read on our website and the Federal Government's Transparency Portal.

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency scientist Dr Chhavi Bhatt has contributed to a European study that reviewed radio wave measurement methods and practices.

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency is seeking feedback from stakeholders and community members to provide input into community values for environmental monitoring and assessment.

A World Health Organization commissioned systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure finds no association between mobile phone use and head cancers.

Stakeholder comments are being sought for an updated radiation protection code related to dental exposures.

Environmental monitoring scientists from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency recently travelled to Macquarie Island in the sub-Antarctic to inspect the new home of a radionuclide monitoring facility and revalidate the station. Image: AAD/Pete Harmsen

Australian government research scientists and Swinburne University have published a new paper that finds good quality studies show no effect from radio waves on plants and animals, while poor-quality studies show an effect.