Australia #3341 (v.2)

Radioactive substances

Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Regulation 4R of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulation 1956.

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) issues export permits for the exportation from Australia of high activity radioactive sources under Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Regulation 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulation is administered by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.

The importation of radioactive substances and goods containing radioactive substances is prohibited under the provisions of the Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (PI Regulations) unless permission is granted in writing by the Minister for Health, the CEO of ARPANSA appointed in writing by the Minister, or an Australian Public Service employee assisting the CEO appointed in writing by the Minister as an authorised officer, and presented to the Australian Border Force at the time of importation. In order for a permit to be considered, the entity taking possession of the sources, including the recipient/s, must hold a valid and current radiation licence to possess, sell or store radioactive substance, where required. The Radiation Licence is obtained from the relevant Commonwealth, state or territory radiation regulatory control authority where required.

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