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Radiation Safety Act 1999.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control generally of sources of ionising radiation and harmful non-ionising radiation, and for other purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Non-governmental entity Authorization/permit Monitoring Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act provides for the control of sources of ionising radiation, it consists of 14 Parts divided into 235 sections. Part 2 is dedicated to licences, Part 3 to radiation safety standards and certification, Part 4 to the acquisition, supply and relocation of radiation apparatus. Parts 6 and 7 provide for thwe disposal of radioactive materail and radiation apparatus and for other radiation safety, protection and security measures. Part 8 covers monitoring, investigation and enforcement while Part 9 establishes the Radiation Advisory Council, regulating its composition, functions and powers. Part 11 covers legal proceedings and Part 12 registration and access to information. The Act is completed by two schedules on decisions for which information notice must be given and on dictionary of terms relevant under the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Radiation Safety Regulation 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2019)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Registration, Monitoring, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radiation Safety Regulation 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2008)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Registration, Monitoring, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radiation Safety (Radiation Safety Standards) Notice 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Radiation, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radiation Safety Regulation 2021

Legislation | Australia | 2022

Keyword: Radiation, Non-governmental entity, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Public health, Waste management, Hazardous waste, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX