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07/11/2026
Protects people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation by licensing, assessing, monitoring and enforcing compliance in relation to nuclear installations, radiation facilities, radioactive material and radiation apparatus within Commonwealth jurisdiction. ARPANSA also administers Commonwealth permits for the import of radioactive substances and export of high-activity radioactive sources.
Commonwealth entities, Commonwealth contractors and other persons undertaking regulated activities, or dealing with radioactive material or radiation apparatus, within ARPANSA's jurisdiction; and persons and organisations requiring Commonwealth permission to import radioactive substances or export high-activity radioactive sources.
The Department of Finance acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water and community.