The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is Australia's national nuclear research and development organisation and is the centre of Australian nuclear expertise. This unique expertise is applied to radiopharmaceutical production, research into areas of national priority including health, materials engineering, and water resource management and to helping Australian industries solve complex problems. ANSTO also provides expert advice to Government on all matters relating to nuclear science, technology, and engineering. ANSTO operates landmark national scientific facilities, including the Open Pool Australian Light-water multipurpose reactor (OPAL), Australia's only nuclear research reactor, and the Australian Synchrotron, for the benefit of industry, the Australian research community, and all Australians.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
8
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
New Illawarra Road
Lucas Heights NSW 2234
Australia
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | The Hon Justice Dr. Annabelle Claire Bennett AC SC | 21 March 2019 | 20 March 2024 |
Deputy Chair | Ms. Penelope Jane Dobson | 24 April 2019 | 23 April 2024 |
Other | Mr. Shaun Jenkinson | 31 March 2021 | 30 March 2024 |
Member | Ms. Andrea Sutton | 30 April 2020 | 29 April 2025 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Dr. Greg Storr | 16 September 2021 | 15 September 2024 |
Member | Prof. Brigid Heywood BSc (Hons), PhD | 28 September 2021 | 27 September 2025 |
Member | Associate Profressor Sze Ting Lee | 20 July 2023 | 19 July 2026 |
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