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ARPANSA supports analysis of historical nuclear test site
Recently, we participated in a study to review the ongoing impacts of nuclear tests conducted in the Montebello islands off the north coast of Western Australia. -
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 participates in international workshop to investigate environmental impact of electromagnetic fields
Dr Ken Karipidis, ARPANSA’s Assistant Director of Assessment and Advice, recently attended a workshop hosted by the German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) to explore effects of electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields on animals and plants. -
ARPANSA updates Regulations to support nuclear safety
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (ARPANS) Regulations provide a framework for ensuring Commonwealth Government bodies that use or produce radiation conduct their work in a safe and responsible manner. -
ARPANSA contributes to 5G inquiry
ARPANSA has provided a submission to the 2019 parliamentary inquiry into the benefits and challenges of 5G – the fifth generation of the mobile telecommunications network. The submission provides information about the safety of radio waves from 5G. -
ARPANSA to jointly host international symposium
ARPANSA is pleased to host, in conjunction with the International Commission of Radiological Protection (ICRP) and the Australasian Radiation Protection Society (ARPS), the 5th International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection on 17-21 November 2019 in Adelaide, South Australia. -
Nominations open for peak advisory Council
ARPANSA is currently seeking nominations for members of the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council. The Minister-appointed Council advise the CEO on emerging issues and matters of major public concern relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety. -
ARPANSA releases new digital annual report
The Annual Report of the CEO of ARPANSA 2018-19 was tabled in parliament on Tuesday 15 October 2019 and is now available on the new transparency portal. -
National food study provides insight into radiation in the Australian diet
In the first study of its kind in Australia, ARPANSA produced a report on radiation in foods that make up a typical Australian diet. The results showed levels are very low and do not present any health concerns. -
ARPANSA joins forces with Cancer Council Victoria to prevent skin cancer
Earlier this month ARPANSA and Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) met to formalise our partnership to promote sun safety and support skin cancer prevention. -
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. -
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer across all age groups
In December 2018, the British Medical Journal Open published a scientific study led by ARPANSA investigating the relationship between brain cancer and mobile phone use. Since the publication of the original study, the authors have conducted further analysis of additional age groups. -
New ultraviolet radiation sensor now online
We’re pleased to announce that the newest location in our ultraviolet (UV) radiation monitoring network is now online. Emerald is the fourth location in Queensland to join our network of real-time UV data. -
Radiation safety incidents in Australia
ARPANSA collates and publishes an annual report on radiation incidents in Australia. This report is produced with input from various radiation regulators around the country, based on incidents submitted to them and any subsequent investigations they carry out. -
New resource to protect outdoor workers
In Australia, skin cancer accounts for around 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers each year and UV radiation from the sun is one of the leading causes of skin cancer. With high UV radiation year-round in many parts of Australia, people who regularly work outside face a higher risk of developing cancer from sun exposure. -
Dr Gillian Hirth elected Chair of United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
Dr Gillian Hirth, deputy CEO and Head of ARPANSA's Radiation Health Services Branch, has been elected as Chair of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) for the 66th and 67th sessions -
CEO of ARPANSA restricts production in the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine facility after accident
Production of nuclear medicine at ANSTO’s Nuclear Medicine facility was halted on 21 June following an accident in which the hands of three workers were exposed to radiation.
