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ARPANSA authorises ANSTO Nuclear Medicine facility to return to routine operation
On 27 March 2020, the CEO of ARPANSA, Dr Carl-Magnus Larsson, removed a licence condition from the ANSTO Nuclear Medicine (ANM) facility, allowing it to return to routine operation. -
ARPANSA activities in response to COVID-19
As a Federal Government Agency working under the Department of Health, ARPANSA is committed to supporting the health and safety of all Australians. -
Updated international radiation safety guidelines
The International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) has released new guidelines for radiofrequency radiation protection. -
Human error still the biggest factor in radiation incidents
ARPANSA has again collated data from radiation regulators around the country to provide a report on radiation safety and identify opportunities for improvement in the safe use of radiation, particularly in the medical sector. -
Patients receiving less radiation from CT scans
The radiation dose from a CT scan, while low, is nonetheless assumed to contribute a small additional risk to a patient’s lifetime risk of cancer. ARPANSA's new reference levels show patients in Australia are receiving much lower doses than 5-10 years ago. -
ARPANSA scientists travel to Antarctica
ARPANSA staff Sandra Sdraulig and Dr Stuart Henderson recently travelled to Antarctica to support ongoing monitoring of radionuclides and ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the environment. -
ARPANSA scientist appointed to international commission
Dr Ken Karipidis, Assistant Director Assessment and Advice at ARPANSA, has been appointed to the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) for the term of 2020 to 2024. -
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.
