Portfolio: Industry, Science and Resources
http://www.ansto.gov.au/
$652M
2026-27 Budget (Budget Paper No. 4)$350M
2024-25 Total Revenue1,400
Headcount (2024-25)Material upward shift in 2026-27 funding (+14.4%, $82M change). 2025-26 estimated actual $569M → 2026-27 budget $652M. Source: Budget Paper No. 4, Agency Resourcing tables.
Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI)
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Total Budget
$28.3M
Digital Budget
$22.1M
July 2024 — June 2027
The CMPTI is consistent with the Critical Minerals Strategy and a key component of the Future Made in Australia Package. The project aims to establish a customer portal and associated back-end Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to facilitate the submission and assessment of CMPTI applications and subsequent reporting and compliance processes.
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Digital Transformation Program
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Total Budget
$40.2M
Digital Budget
$40.2M
July 2024 — June 2026
The program will address the NMI’s most urgent ICT needs, such as cyber security risks as well as critical service delivery and operational issues. The program comprises 4 key ICT work streams, which aim to remediate known vulnerabilities that pose risks to operations, uplift systems to streamline processes, enhance service delivery and improve data security.
An Australia–United States Partnership in Landsat Next
Geoscience Australia
Total Budget
$207.4M
Digital Budget
$26.7M
July 2024 — June 2029
The Australia–United States partnership in Landsat Next builds on a nearly 50-year partnership, enabling collaboration to scale up over the decades to come. The project will provide Australia with assured access to data from the Landsat Next satellites, an enhanced Alice Springs Ground Station capability, next-generation data processing, quality assurance, integrity monitoring and distribution capabilities, and provide satellite-based enhanced earth imaging products to users.
An Enduring Commonwealth Function for Radioactive Waste Management
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Total Budget
$275.2M
Digital Budget
$25M
July 2023 — June 2028
This project represents the intention of the Commonwealth to ensure safe and secure management of Australia’s radioactive waste to protect people and the environment for generations to come. The digital project, which is currently paused, aims to set up the systems required for Australian Radioactive Waste Agency to deliver an enduring function for radioactive waste management in Australia.
Questacon Digital Futures Project
Questacon
Total Budget
$7.3M
Digital Budget
$6.3M
April 2023 — June 2027
Currently, Questacon’s software, hardware and network infrastructure do not provide a consistent, accessible customer experience. Current systems also do not meet core requirements for seamless digital transactions for users, efficient operations and secure transactions. This project is addressing these issues through targeted investment and uplift in key areas.
Single Business Service
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Total Budget
$16.4M
Digital Budget
$16.3M
July 2023 — Ongoing - no end date
This project will maintain the existing Single Business Service (business.gov.au and contact centre) to simplify small to medium businesses’ engagement with government. Funding will support the ongoing delivery of the business contact centre and business.gov.au including security, infrastructure and data insights capability, and ensure information and tools are up to date, so the service remains useful and usable for the Australian business community.
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Reform proposals on YourGov that name this department as a delivery partner — drawn from citizen voice, government strategy, research, international examples and gap analysis.
STRATEGY SUMMARY
ANSTO’s purpose is derived from section 5 of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987 (Cth) (the ANSTO Act), which directs the core functions we undertake for the benefit of Australia, to: . Conduct research and development in relation to nuclear science, engineering and technology; . Produce and use radioisotopes, isotopic techniques and nuclear radiation for medicine, science, industry, commerce and agriculture; . Encourage and facilitate the application and use of results gained from research and development; . Manage radioactive materials and waste arising from various prescribed activities; . Provide goods and services related to core activities, such as in connection with the production and use of radioisotopes; . Provide advice to government and liaise with other countries on behalf of Australia in nuclear-related matters; . Make available to other persons – whether or not on a commercial basis – the knowledge, expertise, equipment, facilities, resources and property of the organisation for the purposes of scientific research, innovation and training; . Publish scientific and technical reports, periodicals and papers, and provide public information and advice; and . Facilitate education and training in nuclear science and technology, including through granting scientific research studentships and fellowships, in cooperation with universities, professional bodies and other education and research institutions.
VISION
“Nuclear science and technology for the benefit of all Australians”
Corporate Plan 2024-25 · p.2PURPOSE
ANSTO’s purpose is derived from section 5 of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987 (Cth) (the ANSTO Act), which directs the core functions we undertake for the benefit of Australia, to: . Conduct research and development in relation to nuclear science, engineering and technology; . Produce and use radioisotopes, isotopic techniques and nuclear radiation for medicine, science, industry, commerce and agriculture; . Encourage and facilitate the application and use of results gained from research and development; . Manage radioactive materials and waste arising from various prescribed activities; . Provide goods and services related to core activities, such as in connection with the production and use of radioisotopes; . Provide advice to government and liaise with other countries on behalf of Australia in nuclear-related matters; . Make available to other persons – whether or not on a commercial basis – the knowledge, expertise, equipment, facilities, resources and property of the organisation for the purposes of scientific research, innovation and training; . Publish scientific and technical reports, periodicals and papers, and provide public information and advice; and . Facilitate education and training in nuclear science and technology, including through granting scientific research studentships and fellowships, in cooperation with universities, professional bodies and other education and research institutions.
Corporate Plan 2024-25 · p.11Strategic priorities
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Deliver on Australia’s priorities for the benefit of people, industry and the environment through nuclear excellence in
Deliver on Australia’s priorities for the benefit of people, industry and the environment through nuclear excellence in research and the use of national infrastructure
Corporate Plan 2024-25 · p.18Improve the health of Australia by supporting access to current and future nuclear technologies for diagnostic, therapeu
Improve the health of Australia by supporting access to current and future nuclear technologies for diagnostic, therapeutic and innovative treatments for current and emerging diseases
Corporate Plan 2024-25 · p.30Australia’s source of nuclear expertise, advice and services to governments, academia, industry, and community
Corporate Plan 2024-25 · p.32Lead the development of a nuclear-capable workforce aligned with government policy objectives
Corporate Plan 2024-25 · p.36Outcomes
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Outcome 1: Deliver on Australia’s priorities for the benefit of people, industry and the environment through nuclear excellence in research and the use of national infrastructure
Operate world-class research infrastructure and leverage capabilities to deliver outcomes for Australia
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 2: Improve the health of Australia by supporting access to current and future nuclear technologies for diagnostic, therapeutic and innovative treatments for current and emerging diseases
ANSTO’s Australian Synchrotron, ANSTO’s research facility located at our campus in Victoria, utilises accelerator technology to produce powerful beams of light, up to a million times brighter than the light from the sun.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Values
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Curiosity
Leadership
Excellence
Working together
Trust + Respect
Safe
Secure
Sustainable
Performance measures
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| Code | Measure | Target 2025-26 | Latest result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CCE01 | Year on year decrease in class 2 & 3 incidents | Zero class 1 incidents Corporate Plan 2024-25 · p.14 | Partially achieved | Partially achieved |
CCE02 | Improvement in site-wide safety | Improvement in safety culture to actual incidents recorded Corporate Plan 2024-25 · p.14 | Improvement in safety culture | Partially achieved |
Source documents
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2024-25
View 2024-28 Corporate Plan
Open
2023-24
View 2023-27 Corporate Plan
Open
2022-23
View 2022-26 Corporate Plan
Open
2021-22
View 2021-22 Corporate Plan
Open
2020-21
View 2020-21 Corporate Plan
Open
Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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Optimise OPAL Reactor Upgrade
Adopt lean procurement practices to streamline the OPAL reactor upgrade, reducing costs and time.
announcements-index.html
Enhanced Radiation Safety Training
Introduce an online radiation safety training module to ensure all staff are up-to-date with the latest safety protocols.
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Expand International Collaboration
Form strategic partnerships with international nuclear research institutions to enhance global scientific collaboration.
announcements-index.html
Innovate Waste Treatment Technologies
Invest in cutting-edge waste treatment technologies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of nuclear waste management.
announcements-index.html
Standardise Data Sharing Protocol
Develop and implement a standardised data-sharing protocol to improve transparency and collaboration among researchers.
announcements-index.html
Advanced Workforce Training Programs
Launch advanced training programs to develop a highly skilled nuclear workforce aligned with national policy objectives.
CP p.36
Expand National Deuteration Facility
Expand the National Deuteration Facility to meet growing national and international demand for deuterium.
CP p.21
Increase Synchrotron Facility Usage
Increase public and private sector usage of the Australian Synchrotron to enhance research outcomes.
CP p.20
Optimise OPAL Reactor Upgrade
Adopt lean procurement practices to streamline the OPAL reactor upgrade, reducing costs and time.
announcements-index.html
Enhanced Radiation Safety Training
Introduce an online radiation safety training module to ensure all staff are up-to-date with the latest safety protocols.
announcements-index__05.html
Expand International Collaboration
Form strategic partnerships with international nuclear research institutions to enhance global scientific collaboration.
announcements-index.html
Innovate Waste Treatment Technologies
Invest in cutting-edge waste treatment technologies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of nuclear waste management.
announcements-index.html
Standardise Data Sharing Protocol
Develop and implement a standardised data-sharing protocol to improve transparency and collaboration among researchers.
announcements-index.html
Advanced Workforce Training Programs
Launch advanced training programs to develop a highly skilled nuclear workforce aligned with national policy objectives.
CP p.36
Expand National Deuteration Facility
Expand the National Deuteration Facility to meet growing national and international demand for deuterium.
CP p.21
Increase Synchrotron Facility Usage
Increase public and private sector usage of the Australian Synchrotron to enhance research outcomes.
CP p.20
Legislation administered
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1987
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987
ANSTO is responsible for administering this Act which outlines its core functions and objectives.
1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
ANSTO manages radioactive materials and waste under this Act.
1997
Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1997
ANSTO implements safeguards under this Act to ensure nuclear non-proliferation.
1998
Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Regulations 1998
ANSTO administers these regulations which implement the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1997.
1998
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998
ANSTO is responsible for administering this Act which regulates radiation protection and nuclear safety.
2014
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 2014
ANSTO administers these regulations which implement the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998.
Source library
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2024.pdf
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2023.pdf
5.0MB
2022.pdf
5.7MB
2021-22.pdf
9.1MB
2020-21.pdf
3.3MB
NSTLI_NDF_Brochure_Final_low-res.pdf
985KB
Water-20research-20-281-29.pdf
1.6MB
What-20is-20radiation-20brochure-202018-20final-20eVersion.pdf
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ANSTO_scientific_ingenuity_defending_australia_factsheet.pdf
438KB
AS_Crystallography_Factsheet_FINAL_low-20res.pdf
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National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
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IP Australia
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Geoscience Australia
Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Innovation Investment Committee
Statutory Body
Industry Innovation and Science Australia - R&D Incentives Committee
Statutory Body
Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Cooperative Research Centres Advisor
Statutory Body
Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Industry Growth Program Committee
Statutory Body
International Trade Remedies Forum
Statutory Body
Anti-Dumping Commission
Statutory Body