House of Representatives Committees

Appendix F – List of hearings and witnesses

A prime goal of regulation by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is to provide assurance to the public and stakeholders about the safe management of the radiation and nuclear activities of the Australian Government.

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 (the Act) and its associated regulations clearly define the responsibilities of licence holders to meet certain conditions relating to radiation and nuclear safety.

The CEO of ARPANSA is responsible for ensuring that Australian Government licence holders properly discharge their responsibilities under the Act. This is achieved by:

 

Establishing and publishing clear regulatory requirements and monitoring and enforcing compliance, and appropriately supporting licence holders to improve safety

ARPANSA:

Making independent, objective and informed regulatory decisions on a consistent basis

ARPANSA:

Operating in a cost-effective manner, basing regulatory action on the level of risk to people and the environment

ARPANSA:

Working in a transparent manner with strong accountability to the Australian Government, Parliament and the public

ARPANSA:

 

November 2005


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