Radiation Safety Act 1975. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 1975 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to regulate the keeping and use of radioactive substances, irradiating apparatus and certain electronic products, and for matters incidental thereto. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Radiation Authorization/permit Institution Registration 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 7 May 1976. Abstract This Act provides for the protection of public health and safety against the dangers of radiation. Full text English Website www.legislation.wa.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Radiation Safety (General) Regulations 1983. Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2017) Keyword: Radiation, Authorization/permit, Institution, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Radiation Safety (Transport of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 2002. Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2013) Keyword: Radiation, Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Policy/planning, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX