The Council has the following functions:
• to identify emerging issues relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety and to advise the CEO of ARPANSA on them;
• to examine matters of major concern to the community in relation to radiation protection and nuclear safety and to advise the CEO on them;
• to advise the CEO on the adoption of recommendations, policies, codes and standards in relation to radiation protection and nuclear safety;
• to advise the CEO, at the CEO's request, on other matters relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety;
• to advise the CEO on such other matters relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety as the Council considers appropriate; and
• to report to the CEO on matters relating to radiation protection and nuclear safety.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
13
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
619 Lower Plenty Road
YALLAMBIE VIC 3085
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Jane Canestra | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Melanie Taylor | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | Ms. Melissa Holzberger | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | Prof. Pam Sykes | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Jim Hondros | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Christopher Perry | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Stuart Parr | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | Mr. Christopher Donovan | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | Mr Mr. John Piispanen | 1 March 2021 | 29 February 2024 |
| Member | Prof. Catherine Olsen | 7 June 2023 | 30 May 2026 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Mr. Keith Baldry | 1 March 2021 | 29 February 2024 |
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