Department of Health

Victoria's regulatory framework for radiation

The department regulates the use of radiation to protect people and the environment from its harmful effects by administering the Radiation Act 2005. The Act establishes a system of licensing users of radiation sources and managers of radiation practices. Under the Act, it is an offence to use a radiation source or conduct a radiation practice without a licence.

The Act includes regulation-making powers under which the Radiation Regulations 2017 have been made. Both management and use licences within Victoria require compliance with certain codes of practice and standards.

The department regulates the use of radiation to protect people and the environment from its harmful effects by administering the Radiation Act 2005. The Act establishes a system of licensing users of radiation sources and managers of radiation practices. Under the Act, it is an offence to use a radiation source or conduct a radiation practice without a licence.

The Act includes regulation-making powers under which the Radiation Regulations 2017 have been made. Both management and use licences within Victoria require compliance with certain codes of practice and standards.

Reviewed 15 January 2019

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Contact details

Our phone service is available Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 1.00pm or we can be contacted via email. 

Radiation Safety Department of Health GPO Box 4057, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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