Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. Country/Territory Australia Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to regulate activities involving radiation, and for related purposes. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Radiation Inspection Institution Monitoring Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 5 February 1999. Abstract The object of this Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation. Full text English Website www.legislation.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 1999. Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2017) Keyword: Radiation, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 2018. Legislation | Australia | 2018 Keyword: Radiation, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX