Radiation Protection Regulations 2026

In this regulation – prescribed radiation apparatus means a radiation apparatus which a person must not possess other than in accordance with a licence.

A person must not dispose of radioactive material or a prescribed radiation apparatus into – a natural or artificial waterway except in accordance with this Division; or an inland body of water; or the sea. Fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.

A person must not dispose of radioactive material to which the Disposal Code applies except in accordance with the Disposal Code and – at an approved disposal site; or into the atmosphere in a manner approved by the Director of Public Health; or into landfill in a manner approved by the Director of Public Health; or by disposal into a sewer in accordance with this Division. Fine not exceeding 250 penalty units.

As soon as practicable after a person discontinues using a sealed source, the person must dispose of it in a method approved by the Director of Public Health if – no further use for the sealed source by any other person is foreseen; or the sealed source is no longer permitted to be used. Fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.

A person must not dispose of a prescribed radiation apparatus other than – by – hiring out or leasing the radiation apparatus; or transferring the ownership or custody of, or the responsibility for, the radiation apparatus; or in a manner that renders the radiation apparatus incapable of operation and unable to be reassembled or repaired so as to emit radiation. Fine not exceeding 250 penalty units.