This Act provides for the protection of public health and safety against the dangers of radiation. The Act provides for the establishment of the Radiological Council and defines its composition and its functions, which include: to implement the scheme of licensing and registration; to advise the Minister with respect to the technical aspects of radiation safety requirements and as to the methods to be used for the purpose of preventing or minimising the dangers arising from radioactive substances, irradiating apparatus and electronic products; to investigate and prosecute offences against this Act; etc. The Act sets out procedures and requirements for obtaining licences to operate or use, or manufacture, store, transport, sell, possess, install, service, maintain, repair, or otherwise deal with any radioactive substance, irradiating apparatus or electronic product. Furthermore, the owner of any premises in which any radioactive substance or irradiating apparatus or electronic produce is used, stored or operated must apply to the Council for registration. The Act further provides for: powers of entry and of inspection of authorized officers; offences; regulation making powers of the Governor; etc.
Australia · 1975-09-18