Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision South Australia Document type Legislation Date 1982 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the control of activities related to radioactive substances and radiation apparatus, and for protecting the environment and the health of people against the harmful effects of radiation; and for other purposes. Subject Air & atmosphere, Mineral resources Keyword Radiation Institution Authorization/permit Mining Transport/storage Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act aims at protecting the environment and human health from the adverse effects of radiations. The Act establishes and regulates the Radiation Protection Committee and provides for licensing related to the mining, milling and handling of radioactive substances and to operate radiation apparatus. Full text English Website www6.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Radiation Protection and Control (Transport of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 2003. Legislation | Australia | 2003 Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX