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Nuclear regulator approves first stage of research reactor decommissioning
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 clinical audit service recognised for service to the community
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. -
ARPANSA develops international film dosimetry audits
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. -
ARPANSA Annual Report for 2023-24 tabled
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. -
ARPANSA scientist provides radio wave measurement expertise to international study
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. -
ARPANSA invites community feedback on environmental values
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. -
WHO review finds no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer
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. -
Extracting feedback on new dental code
Stakeholder comments are being sought for an updated radiation protection code related to dental exposures. -
New home for Antarctic radionuclide monitoring station
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 -
Good quality research shows no environmental effects from radio waves
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. -
ARPANSA approaches 40 years of collaboration with World Health Organization
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency is continuing its almost 40-year-old partnership with the World Health Organization by extending its formal agreement as a radiation protection collaborating centre for another 4 years. -
Rehabilitation of Australian nuclear test site features in international guide
Rehabilitation of the historical nuclear test site at Maralinga, South Australia is being featured in a report on radiation protection in areas contaminated by past radiation incidents. -
ARPANSA approves siting licence for ASA Controlled Industrial Facility
ARPANSA has issued a licence to the Australian Submarine Agency to prepare a site for the prescribed radiation facility known as the ‘Controlled Industrial Facility’. -
New data shows occupational exposure to radiation is well below safety limit
Australian dose records from 2021 - 2022 show that occupational exposure to ionising radiation is well below the safety limit. -
Calling cosmetic providers to participate in health study
ARPANSA and Monash University are seeking service providers to encourage their customers to participate in a study on health impacts of non-ionising radiation cosmetic treatments, such as laser hair removal. -
ARPANSA welcomes IAEA mission report
The International Atomic Energy Agency has acknowledged Australia’s commitment to nuclear safety in a report published in June. -
ARPANSA CEO receives King’s Birthday honours
Congratulations to ARPANSA CEO Dr Gillian Hirth AO who was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia on Monday 10 June 2024. -
Australia contributes to key UN radiation exposure reports
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency experts contributed to two reports on radiation exposure and health effects that were approved by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation.
