Radiation Advisory Council
The Radiation Advisory Council is constituted under section 29 of the Radiation Control Act 1990.
The object of this Act is to:
... secure the protection of persons and the environment from exposure to harmful ionising and non-ionising radiation to the maximum extent that is reasonably practicable, taking into account social and economic factors and recognising the need for the use of radiation for beneficial purposes.
The Council is constituted under section 29 of the Act and is to consist of 16 members appointed by the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment.
Under provisions in the Act, the Council must prepare and forward to the Minister an annual report of its work and activities for the 12 months ending on 30 June in that year.