Radiation Control Act 1990. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 1990 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the regulation and control of the sale, use, keeping and disposal of radioactive substances and radiation apparatus; to repeal the Radioactive Substances Act 1957 ; and for other purposes. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Radiation Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract The object of this Act, consisting of 44 sections divided into five Parts and completed by two Schedules, is to secure the protection of persons and the environment from exposure to harmful ionising and non-ionising radiation to the maximum extent that is reasonably practicable. The Act is divided into the following parts: Preliminary; Regulatory controls; Enforcement; Administration and General. For the purpose of supporting decision making of responsible authorities, this Act provides for the constitution and operation of the Radiation Advisory Council. Full text English Website www.legislation.nsw.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Radiation Control Regulation 2003. Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2007) Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Authorization/permit, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Radiation Control Regulation 2013. Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2018) Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Tax/levy, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Radiation Control Amendment Act 2010. Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2013) Keyword: Radiation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX