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Radiation Safety Act 1975.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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