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Radiation possession licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence if you have the overall ownership and control of a radiation source. Radiation sources can include:

  • laser and ionising radiation equipment
  • sealed radioactive substances
  • unsealed radioactive substance.

You can contact the agency using 'pre-application technical advice' to get advice specific to your situation or purpose.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • be a suitable person to hold the licence
  • obtain a criminal history and security check
  • have an approved 'Radiation Safety and Protection Plan' that outlines the radiation practice, the associated risks, how the risks will be managed and how the safety measures will remain effective.

Duration

Up to three years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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You can find the current fees here.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Pre-application technical advice (Opens in new window)

Application process

Apply

Additional documentation may be needed. Please discuss with Radiation Health prior to submitting the application.

To comply with Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency or National Health and Medical Research Council codes, or Australian or International standards, you must comply with site and practice specific safety requirements and requirements in relation to training of staff, administrative procedures, approval of facilities, equipment, etc.

Transfer

This licence cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Queensland Health

Health Protection Branch

Radiation Health Unit

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.