• Improving global nuclear emergency management

    ARPANSA’s emergency management experts have coordinated Australia’s participation in an international nuclear emergency recovery exercise.

  • Melbourne radio wave exposure consistent over time

    Environmental exposure to radio waves from wireless technology has not changed significantly in Melbourne over the last decade, a study led by scientists at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency finds.

  • In the dark on blue light

    Evidence that blue light from devices like mobile phones causes sleep disturbance is still unclear, with more research needed says the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

  • Sealing the source

    Emergency preparedness staff and scientists at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) were formally recognised for their work locating a lost radioactive source in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

  • Making UV visible - SunSmart Global UV app surpasses 360,000 downloads

    The SunSmart Global UV app, which puts sun protection in people’s palms, is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Australia in February 2024.

  • Australian expert elected International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Vice Chair

    Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency expert Ken Karipidis has been elected incoming International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Vice Chair.

  • ARPANSA works with AIS to reduce skin cancer risk in sports

    ARPANSA contributed to the newly released Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) sun safety position statement, which aims to protect people involved in sports from cancer-causing UV radiation.

  • Measuring and communicating Australia’s radiation risk

    The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency’s (ARPANSA) collaborative approach to measuring and communicating radiation risk was highlighted as a case study in the 2022-2023 Australian Public Service Commission State of the Service Report.

  • ARPANSA collaborates with UK regulator to advance nuclear safety

    A delegation from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) visited the United Kingdom’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) in November 2023 following an information sharing agreement that was signed between the two agencies in September.

  • ARPANSA provides support to WHO’s radio wave monograph

    The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) will provide $150,000 in funding to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) research into the potential health effects of radio wave exposure on the general and working population.

  • ARPANSA Annual Report 2022-23 tabled

    Our latest Annual Report (2022-23) has been tabled in parliament and is now available to the public. This year's report includes information about our key activities and achievements, updates on our supporting committees, and our operational and financial performance.

  • ARPANSA hosts IAEA nuclear and radiation safety review

    Australia has made significant progress in building a resilient and adaptable regulatory infrastructure for radiation safety, according to a team of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts.

  • Nominations now open for the Radiation Health Committee

    ARPANSA is seeking nominations for 3 members of the Radiation Health Committee (RHC). The Committee advises the CEO on a range of radiation protection matters. It helps draft national policies, codes and standards on radiation protection, to promote and enable consistent regulation in Australia.

  • ARPANSA to host online forum on ANSTO licence application

    The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has submitted a licence application to decommission a nuclear installation, known as the High Flux Australian Reactor (HIFAR), at Lucas Heights Science and Technology Centre in Lucas Heights, New South Wales.

  • ARPANSA service helps workers keep an eye on their radiation exposure

    ARPANSA has launched new eye monitor technology to help medical workers track photon and beta radiation doses to the lens of their eyes.

  • Talking to a scientist calms concerns

    Study finds speaking to the public helps to address radiation risk perceptions.

  • Nominations now open for the Nuclear Safety Committee

    ARPANSA is seeking nominations for 9 members of the Nuclear Safety Committee (NSC). The Committee advises the CEO on nuclear safety and the safety of controlled facilities.

  • Fukushima water release

    The Japanese Government has announced the release of treated water from the decommissioned Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean will commence today, 24 August 2023, weather conditions permitting.

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