Reader's Guide
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) Annual Report 2015-16 has been prepared in accordance with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's Resource Management Guide No.135, Annual reports for non-corporate Commonwealth entities issued in July 2016.
This year's annual report has been prepared to inform Parliament about ARPANSA's performance and activities in 2015-16. The report is available in hard copy and online at Annual Report Series.
The report is divided into seven parts.
PART 1: CEO FOREWORD
A snapshot of the year's activities together with CEO Carl-Magnus Larsson's foreword.
PART 2: AGENCY OVERVIEW
An overview of ARPANSA including its role and functions, organisational structure and outcome and program structure.
PART 3: REPORT ON PERFORMANCE
ARPANSA's Annual Performance Statement, report on financial performance and key performance highlights.
PART 4: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Information about ARPANSA's governance, external scrutiny, fraud and risk management arrangements, workforce planning and human resources. Part 4 also contains other annual report requirements including information about workplace health and safety, freedom of information and grant programs.
PART 5: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Contains ARPANSA's audited financial statements and a report by the Auditor-General.
PART 6: APPENDICES
This section includes the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 Annual Report requirements and details of our council and committees.
PART 7: INDEX
Comprises of an alphabetical index, glossary and abbreviations.
