Higher Fines and Stricter Transport Rules for Radioactive Materials
Radiation Control Amendment Bill 2023
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon Jihad Dib MP (ALP); The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
James Griffin LIB
“I congratulate the Minister on his outstanding explanation of the excitingly named Radiation Control Amendment Bill 2023. Unfortunately, the substance of what the bill deals with, although important, is not met with the same level of excitement. I speak for the Opposition on the bill.”
Jihad Dib ALP
“There is nothing for me to add, other than to thank the Opposition and to acknowledge the contribution of the member for Manly, representing the shadow Minister for Environment.”
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Radiation Control Amendment Bill 2023
The Hon. PENNY SHARPE, Minister for Climate Change — 2023-09-14
The bill amends the Radiation Control Act 1990 to introduce reforms to ensure that radiation is managed safely to protect human health and the environment, and that the people who deal with radiation are more accountable for its safe management. In 2021 a statutory review was conducted on the Act and a number of recommendations were made. This bill seeks to enact those recommendations. The proposals in the bill address safety gaps in the life cycle management of radiation sources, including during transport and end-of-life management, and provide tougher powers and penalties for breaking the law.