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[CP p.9] [CP p.9]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> Our purpose is delivered through:\n• Initiate, maintain, and promote frameworks for protection and safety\n• Undertake research and provide expert evaluations, advice and services\n• Ensure effective and risk-informed regulation\n• Enhance organisational innovation and capability [CP p.9] [CP p.9]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Support delivery of nuclear-powered submarines capabilities through radiation protection and nuclear safety research, policy, advice, codes, standards, services and regulation. [CP p.9]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Protection of people and the environment through radiation protection and nuclear safety research, policy, advice, codes, standards, services and regulation.\nProtect the Australian people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation through effective, risk-informed regulation and delivery of services under the ARPANS Act. Scientific knowledge and international best practice are applied to promote awareness of the effects of radiation and a nationally uniform approach to radiation protection of people (the public, workers and patients undergoing medical procedures using radiation) and the environment. [CP p.9]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- radiation protection and nuclear safety research, policy, advice, codes, standards, services and regulation\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- protection of people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Number of Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) surveys per reporting period. | >2,520 surveys per reporting period. | CP p.20 |\n| CCE02 | Radiation doses of occupationally exposed workers indicate optimisation of radiation protection. | Worker radiation dose trends, published annually in the ‘ANRDR in Review’ indicate optimised radiation protection. | CP p.20 |\n| CCE03 | Influence international radiation protection, nuclear safety and security to facilitate compliance with related agreements and treaties. | ARPANSA reviews 100% of national reports allocated within the country group that Australia is assigned to, for the review meetings of the Joint Convention and Convention on Nuclear Safety. ARPANSA will respond to 100% of the questions asked of Australia before the Convention deadline. | CP p.20 |\n| CCE04 | Provide dosimetry support and measurement services to radiotherapy clinics. | 54 audits delivered according to schedule. | CP p.20 |\n| PBS-1 | Provide high quality advice to government and the community on health, safety and environmental risks from radiation. | At least 12 advisory documents are reviewed in line with international literature and, if required, updated, annually. | CP p.20 |\n| PBS-2 | Provide emergency preparedness and response systems for a radiological or nuclear incident. | Participation in 6 training drills and exercises held internationally, nationally (cross-jurisdictionally) and within the agency to enhance response readiness. | CP p.20 |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Number of Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) surveys per reporting period. | 4,906 surveys received in 2024, compared to 4,387 in 2023. | Achieved | [AR p.21](https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=21)(https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=21) |\n| CCE02 | Radiation doses of occupationally exposed workers indicate optimisation of radiation protection. | Occupational radiation exposures in Australia are well controlled and continue to be below the annual dose limit. | Achieved | [AR p.22](https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=22)(https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=22) |\n| CCE03 | Influence international radiation protection, nuclear safety and security to facilitate compliance with related agreements and treaties. | ARPANSA led the Australian delegation to the Eighth Review Meeting of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management (Joint Convention, or JC). | Achieved | [AR p.23](https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=23)(https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=23) |\n| CCE04 | Provide dosimetry support and measurement services to radiotherapy clinics. | ARPANSA's clinical dosimetry auditing service (ACDS) is a powerful quality control tool and provided a system to measure the accuracy and precision of radiotherapy treatment for over 80,000 Australians during 2024-25. | Achieved | [AR p.24](https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=24)(https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=24) |\n| PBS-1 | Provide high quality advice to government and the community on health, safety and environmental risks from radiation. | ARPANSA provided high quality advice to government and the community on health and safety and environmental risks from radiation. | Achieved | [AR p.25](https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=25)(https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=25) |\n| PBS-2 | Provide emergency preparedness and response systems for a radiological or nuclear incident. | ARPANSA surpassed the previous reporting period’s KPIs for this measure, participating in 9 training activities, 9 exercises, and 8 operations. | Achieved | [AR p.27](https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=27)(https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf#page=27) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:57:37.937410+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000868\n**Entity type**: Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Health, Disability and Ageing\n**Website**: http://www.arpansa.gov.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 4 |\n| pages | 41 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 1 Provide high quality advice Identify, assess and communicate PBS 2020-21 Achieved\nto government and the health, safety and environmental\ncommunity on health, risks from radiation to the Australian\nsafety and environmental community through research,\nrisks from radiation communication campaigns,\nprovision of radiation protection\nservices, and community\nconsultation and awareness\nactivities\n1.1 Percentage of time that >95% ARPANSA Achieved\nultraviolet (UV) monitoring Corporate Plan\nnetwork data is available to 2020-21\nthe public\n1.2 Monitor radiation doses to Annual reporting of trend in ARPANSA Partially\noccupationally exposed radiation doses received by workers, Corporate Plan achieved\nworkers determined from quantitative dose 2020-21\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 2 Provide emergency Emergency preparedness and response (EPR) PBS 2020-21 Partially\npreparedness and response systems for field, network and laboratory Achieved\nsystems for a radiological or measurements, and information management\nnuclear incident. and decision support systems are available,\ncalibrated, tested and aligned with national\nplanning\nCP 2.1 Data availability of ARPANSA >95% ARPANSA Achieved\noperated CTBTO Corporate\n*average per reporting period\n(Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Plan\nBan Treaty Organisation) 2020-21\nInternational Monitoring\nSystems (IMS) radionuclide\nstations\nCP 2.2 Project Publish a review of the Reference Accident for ARPANSA Project\nnuclear powered vessels as part of the Corporate delayed\nReference Accident for nuclear\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 3 Promote patient safety in Report annually on significant deviations and trends PBS Partially\nradiotherapy and diagnostic discovered through the Australian Clinical Dosimetry 2020-21 Achieved\nradiology Services and Diagnostic Reference Level programs\nAnnual publications\nCP 3.1 Number of Diagnostic >2400 ARPANSA Achieved\nReference Level (DRL) surveys Corporate\nper category are sufficient to Plan\ninfer national characteristics 2020-21\nper annual survey period\nCP 3.2 Percentage of Australian >95% ARPANSA Achieved\nradiotherapy providers Corporate\n*average per reporting period\nsubscribing to the national Plan\ndosimetric auditing program 2020-21\nprovided by the Australian\nClinical Dosimetry Service\n(ACDS)\nCP 3.3 Number of hospital 15 ARPANSA Achieved\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 4 Ensure risk informed and Implement ARPANSA-specific findings as necessary from PBS Achieved\neffective regulation the IAEA IRRS mission to Australia, in which Australia’s 2020-21\nnational regulatory, legal and governmental framework\nfor nuclear and radiation safety was benchmarked\nagainst international best practice.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 146]\nPart 7: Reference material\n17AE(1)(b) N/A An outline of the structure of the portfolio of the Portfolio -\nentity. departments –\nmandatory\n17AE(2) N/A Where the outcomes and programs If applicable, -\nadministered by the entity differ from any Mandatory\nPortfolio Budget Statement, Portfolio Additional\nEstimates Statement or other portfolio\nestimates statement that was prepared for the\nentity for the period, include details of variation\nand reasons for change.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- 17AE(1)(b) N/A An outline of the structure of the portfolio of the Portfolio -\nentity. departments -\nmandatory\n17AE(2) N/A Where the outcomes and programs If applicable, -\nadministered by the entity differ from any Mandatory\nPortfolio Budget Statement, Portfolio Additional\nEstimates Statement or other portfolio\nestimates statement that was prepared for the\nentity for the period, include details of variation\nand reasons for change.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- 17AE(1)(b) N/A An outline of the structure of the portfolio of the Portfolio N/A\nentity. departments –\nmandatory\n17AE(2) N/A Where the outcomes and programs If applicable, N/A\nadministered by the entity differ from any Mandatory\nPortfolio Budget Statement, Portfolio Additional\nEstimates Statement or other portfolio\nestimates statement that was prepared for the\nentity for the period, include details of variation\nand reasons for change.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nAnnual Report 2020–21 Part 3: Report on performance\nOverview of performance against ARPANSA’s purpose\nThe performance measures outlined in the Portfolio Budget Statements and ARPANSA’s Corporate Plan 2020–21\nprovide the reference for the ensuing annual performance statement.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Leading into 2020-21, the\nagency maintained 29 performance measures, 4 within the 2020-21 Portfolio Budget Statements and 25 within the\nCorporate Plan.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 32]\nAnnual Report 2020–21 Part 3: Report on performance\nCP 4.1: ARPANSA achieved in excess of 75% of its key performance indicators, demonstrating a robust commitment\nto the RPF.\n● The RPF entails 6 overarching outcomes-based key performance indicators against which Commonwealth\nregulators should measure themselves on an annual basis to ensure regulators administer regulation fairly,\neffectively and efficiently.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [pages 73,74,75,76,77,78]\nfor improvements to change management and consultation\nprocesses and seeing senior leadership working as a team and effectively articulating strategic direction and\npriorities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE STATEMENT RESULTS FOR THE 2020-21 REPORTING PERIOD\nPerformance Area Performance Measure\nKPI Project\nAchieved Partially Not Redundant Project on Project\nachieved achieved track delayed Totals\nStrategic Objective 1 3 1 1 5\nStrategic Objective 2 1 1 1 1 4\nStrategic Objective 3 3 1 2 6\nStrategic Objective 4 3 1 4\nStrategic Objective 5 1 1 1 3\nStrategic Objective 6 3 2 2 7\nResults 13 4 0 1 8 3 29\nTABLE 2: LEGEND\n20\nIPK\nThe agency has succeeded in reaching a desired goal, or a project has been\nAchieved\ncompleted.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nCP 6.1 Employee engagement >APS census average ARPANSA Achieved\nscore achieved in annual Corporate\nAPS employee census Plan\n2020-21\nCP 6.2 Number of ARPANSA 0 ARPANSA Achieved\nbreaches identified in Corporate\n*average per reporting period\nradiation safety and Plan\nsecurity compliance 2020-21\nassessments\nCP 6.3 Peer reviewed 6 peer-reviewed publications ARPANSA Achieved\npublications Corporate\ndemonstrating high Plan\nquality research in 2020-21\nradiation protection,\nnuclear safety and\nmedical exposures to\nradiation\nCP 6.4 Project Review and update the existing Workforce Plan 2017–2021 ARPANSA Project\nto reset priorities ensuring we continue to build our Corporate delayed\nWorkforce Plan\norganisational capabilities strategies including health and Plan\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- October 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 25\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n6.5\nDigital Strategy\nThe Digital Strategy will be updated to reflect the results from proof of concept and pilot initiatives and in consideration of agency and technology needs to ensure continual alignment with ARPANSA’s strategic objectives\nJune 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 25\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\nDraft completed but not finalised within the reporting period\n6.6\nResearch and Innovation Strategy\nDevelop and implement a research and innovation strategy.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- This is reinforced by the agency’s commitment to its 6 strategic objectives 1 that guided our\npriorities and contributed to delivering radiation protection and nuclear safety outcomes to the Australian\ncommunity:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- [pages 68,69,70,71]\nforce Strategy\nARPANSA has developed a Workforce Strategy 2022-25, which takes a whole of enterprise view, and identifies the\npriorities for shaping our workforce to respond to immediate and emerging challenges.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nPart 1: CEO foreword\nPart 1: CEO foreword\nCEO Foreword – Annual report 2023-24\nThe 2023-24 year was one of transformation for our agency as we embraced new challenges and priorities in our\nwork to protect the Australian people and environment from the harmful effects of radiation.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%202023-24.pdf)`\n- [pages 55,56,57]\nnges in the agency’s priorities, the project remains\non track for completion by the target date of June 2025.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%202023-24.pdf)`\n- [Page 142]\nPart 6: Appendices\n• Associate Professor Catherine Olsen, Senior Research Officer, Division of Population and Clinical Sciences,\nQueensland Institute of Medical Research, Berghofer\n• Mr Stuart Parr, Radiation Safety Officer for multiple companies and current member of the ARPANSA\nNuclear Safety Committee and Radiation Health Committee\nDuring 2023–24, the Council considered and discussed:\n• ARPANSA’s strategic direction and development of a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).\n• ARPANSA’s contributions to the implementation of a nuclear-powered submarine program in Australia.\n• Lessons learned from the lost radioactive source (a gauge) incident in Western Australia in January 2023,\nincluding gauge design, certification, transport, and emergency preparedness and response.\n• Outcomes from the IAEA IRRS Follow Up mission, which occurred in October 2023.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%202023-24.pdf)`\n- [pages 40,41,42,43]\nradiation protection\n• take a risk-based approach to safety – one which is informed by our operating context and ongoing efforts\nto align risk-based approaches between regulators nationally\n• prioritise a top-down approach to maintaining the hierarchy of documents in the RPS to ensure that\nARPANSA’s expert resources are allocated to maintain core codes primarily\n• while acknowledging the above priorities, to be adaptable, understanding of, and responsive to emerging\ntechnologies or new potential risks to continuously improve the RPS.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual Result\n1.1\nUV monitoring network data availability to the public\n>95%\nPortfolio Budget Statements (PBS) 2017–18, page 234\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.2\nMonitor radiation doses to occupationally exposed workers including uranium mining workers\nAnnual reporting of trend in radiation doses received by workers, determined from quantitative dose measurement, provides evidence of optimisation of radiation protection\nPBS 2017–18, page 234\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.3\nNumber of organisations submitting worker exposure records to the Australian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR)\n10\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.4\nExisting exposure guide\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual Result\n2.1\nARPANSA is prepared for a radiological or nuclear incident or emergency\nEmergency preparedness and response systems for field, network and laboratory measurements, and information management and decision support systems are available, calibrated, tested and aligned with national planning\nPBS 2017–18, page 234 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 15\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n2.2\nNational hazard assessment\nDeliver a report that will identify and assess hazards associated with facilities, activities or sources and the potential consequences of an emergency\nJune 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 15\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\n2.3\nEmergency exposure guide\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual result\n3.1\nNumber of Diagnostic Reference Level surveys per annual survey period\n1200\nPBS 2017–18, page 235 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017-21, page 17\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n2757\n3.2\nPercentage of Australian radiotherapy providers subscribing to the national dosimetric auditing program provided by the Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service\n50%\nPBS 2017–18, page 235 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017-21, page 17\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n98%\n3.3\nPercentage of Australian radiotherapy providers covered by ARPANSA dose calibration services\n70%\nPBS 2017–18, page 235 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017-21, page 17\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n72%\n3.4\nNew linear accelerator\nDelivery and installation of a new linear accelerator to ensure that\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual result\n4.1\nMonitor doses to radiation workers at licensed Commonwealth facilities and influence doses in a downward manner\nThe radiation doses of the 100 most exposed workers at licensed Commonwealth facilities trend downwards over time\nPBS 2017 18, page 236 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 19\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\nOnly three data points have been able to be collected up to the present time.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual result\n6.1\nEmployee engagement score achieved in annual Australian Public Service (APS) employee census\n>6.0\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 25\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\n73%\nDuring the reporting period the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) revised the unit of measurement for the employee engagement score and as a result our annual result cannot be compared to the annual target.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE STATEMENT RESULTS FOR THE 2020-21 REPORTING PERIOD\nPerformance Area Performance Measure\nKPI Project\nAchieved Partially Not Redundant Project on Project\nachieved achieved track delayed Totals\nStrategic Objective 1 3 1 1 5\nStrategic Objective 2 1 1 1 1 4\nStrategic Objective 3 3 1 2 6\nStrategic Objective 4 3 1 4\nStrategic Objective 5 1 1 1 3\nStrategic Objective 6 3 2 2 7\nResults 13 4 0 1 8 3 29\nTABLE 2: LEGEND\n20\nIPK\nThe agency has succeeded in reaching a desired goal, or a project has been\nAchieved\ncompleted.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 1 Provide high quality advice Identify, assess and communicate PBS 2020-21 Achieved\nto government and the health, safety and environmental\ncommunity on health, risks from radiation to the Australian\nsafety and environmental community through research,\nrisks from radiation communication campaigns,\nprovision of radiation protection\nservices, and community\nconsultation and awareness\nactivities\n1.1 Percentage of time that >95% ARPANSA Achieved\nultraviolet (UV) monitoring Corporate Plan\nnetwork data is available to 2020-21\nthe public\n1.2 Monitor radiation doses to Annual reporting of trend in ARPANSA Partially\noccupationally exposed radiation doses received by workers, Corporate Plan achieved\nworkers determined from quantitative dose 2020-21\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 2 Provide emergency Emergency preparedness and response (EPR) PBS 2020-21 Partially\npreparedness and response systems for field, network and laboratory Achieved\nsystems for a radiological or measurements, and information management\nnuclear incident. and decision support systems are available,\ncalibrated, tested and aligned with national\nplanning\nCP 2.1 Data availability of ARPANSA >95% ARPANSA Achieved\noperated CTBTO Corporate\n*average per reporting period\n(Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Plan\nBan Treaty Organisation) 2020-21\nInternational Monitoring\nSystems (IMS) radionuclide\nstations\nCP 2.2 Project Publish a review of the Reference Accident for ARPANSA Project\nnuclear powered vessels as part of the Corporate delayed\nReference Accident for nuclear\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 3 Promote patient safety in Report annually on significant deviations and trends PBS Partially\nradiotherapy and diagnostic discovered through the Australian Clinical Dosimetry 2020-21 Achieved\nradiology Services and Diagnostic Reference Level programs\nAnnual publications\nCP 3.1 Number of Diagnostic >2400 ARPANSA Achieved\nReference Level (DRL) surveys Corporate\nper category are sufficient to Plan\ninfer national characteristics 2020-21\nper annual survey period\nCP 3.2 Percentage of Australian >95% ARPANSA Achieved\nradiotherapy providers Corporate\n*average per reporting period\nsubscribing to the national Plan\ndosimetric auditing program 2020-21\nprovided by the Australian\nClinical Dosimetry Service\n(ACDS)\nCP 3.3 Number of hospital 15 ARPANSA Achieved\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nCP 6.1 Employee engagement >APS census average ARPANSA Achieved\nscore achieved in annual Corporate\nAPS employee census Plan\n2020-21\nCP 6.2 Number of ARPANSA 0 ARPANSA Achieved\nbreaches identified in Corporate\n*average per reporting period\nradiation safety and Plan\nsecurity compliance 2020-21\nassessments\nCP 6.3 Peer reviewed 6 peer-reviewed publications ARPANSA Achieved\npublications Corporate\ndemonstrating high Plan\nquality research in 2020-21\nradiation protection,\nnuclear safety and\nmedical exposures to\nradiation\nCP 6.4 Project Review and update the existing Workforce Plan 2017–2021 ARPANSA Project\nto reset priorities ensuring we continue to build our Corporate delayed\nWorkforce Plan\norganisational capabilities strategies including health and Plan\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- This measure has been carried over to the new reporting period\n1.6\nMobile phones\nStudy on mobile phone use prevalence and time trends in brain tumour incidence in Australia\nJune 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\nStudy completed but not yet published\n1.7\nSkin cancer programs\nBuild partnerships with national non‑governmental organisations to develop multi‑component programs to influence the behaviour of the Australian public in order to reduce the incidence of skin cancer in Australia\nJune 2019\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\nSee case study 1\nAnalysis of performance against purpose and program objective\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Whilst the general trend has been downwards, the last data point exhibited a slight increase\n4.2\nInspections are conducted in accordance with established inspection schedule\n>85%\nPBS 2017–18, page 236 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 19 Regulator Performance Framework (RPF) KPI 1\ntarget not achieved, major issues with project, or significant reprioritisation made to achieve the\nobjective\n72% (31 of 43)\nThe Inspection schedule adherence target was met in three of four quarters (Q2 - 100%, Q3 - 92%, Q4 - 88%).\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual result\n5.1\nTimely advice and reporting\nAdvice and reports provided in accordance with requirements and schedule\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 23\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n5.2\nCompliance with international conventions\nCompliance through international conventions and codes through submitting national reports to review meetings as per schedule\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 23\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n5.3\nPercentage increase in social media interactions annually\n>20%\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 23\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n5.4\nNRWMF stakeholder engagement\nUndertake stakeholder engagement activities for the proposed NRWMF.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- TABLE 6: KEY ACTIVITY 4 PERFORANCE MEASURES\nNumber Measure 2024-25 Target Outcome\n13 Efficient implementation of a whole of agency Essential digital technology initiatives to enhance Partially achieved\ninformation technology roadmap to support service delivery, improve customer experience and\nthe modernisation of services provided. streamline internal processes are implemented in\naccordance with the Digital Technology Program of\nwork.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Annual%20Report%202024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $2.035 million, 2.035 million | [Page 43]\nAnnual Report 2020–21 Part 3: Report on performance\n2 Balance carried forward from previous year for annual appropriations\n3 Includes an amount of $2.035 million in 2020-21 for Departmental Capital Budget. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE STATEMENT RESULTS FOR THE 2020-21 REPORTING PERIOD\nPerformance Area Performance Measure\nKPI Project\nAchieved Partially Not Redundant Project on Project\nachieved achieved track delayed Totals\nStrategic Objective 1 3 1 1 5\nStrategic Objective 2 1 1 1 1 4\nStrategic Objective 3 3 1 2 6\nStrategic Objective 4 3 1 4\nStrategic Objective 5 1 1 1 3\nStrategic Objective 6 3 2 2 7\nResults 13 4 0 1 8 3 29\nTABLE 2: LEGEND\n20\nIPK\nThe agency has succeeded in reaching a desired goal, or a project has been\nAchieved\ncompleted.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 1 Provide high quality advice Identify, assess and communicate PBS 2020-21 Achieved\nto government and the health, safety and environmental\ncommunity on health, risks from radiation to the Australian\nsafety and environmental community through research,\nrisks from radiation communication campaigns,\nprovision of radiation protection\nservices, and community\nconsultation and awareness\nactivities\n1.1 Percentage of time that >95% ARPANSA Achieved\nultraviolet (UV) monitoring Corporate Plan\nnetwork data is available to 2020-21\nthe public\n1.2 Monitor radiation doses to Annual reporting of trend in ARPANSA Partially\noccupationally exposed radiation doses received by workers, Corporate Plan achieved\nworkers determined from quantitative dose 2020-21\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 2 Provide emergency Emergency preparedness and response (EPR) PBS 2020-21 Partially\npreparedness and response systems for field, network and laboratory Achieved\nsystems for a radiological or measurements, and information management\nnuclear incident. and decision support systems are available,\ncalibrated, tested and aligned with national\nplanning\nCP 2.1 Data availability of ARPANSA >95% ARPANSA Achieved\noperated CTBTO Corporate\n*average per reporting period\n(Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Plan\nBan Treaty Organisation) 2020-21\nInternational Monitoring\nSystems (IMS) radionuclide\nstations\nCP 2.2 Project Publish a review of the Reference Accident for ARPANSA Project\nnuclear powered vessels as part of the Corporate delayed\nReference Accident for nuclear\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nPBS 3 Promote patient safety in Report annually on significant deviations and trends PBS Partially\nradiotherapy and diagnostic discovered through the Australian Clinical Dosimetry 2020-21 Achieved\nradiology Services and Diagnostic Reference Level programs\nAnnual publications\nCP 3.1 Number of Diagnostic >2400 ARPANSA Achieved\nReference Level (DRL) surveys Corporate\nper category are sufficient to Plan\ninfer national characteristics 2020-21\nper annual survey period\nCP 3.2 Percentage of Australian >95% ARPANSA Achieved\nradiotherapy providers Corporate\n*average per reporting period\nsubscribing to the national Plan\ndosimetric auditing program 2020-21\nprovided by the Australian\nClinical Dosimetry Service\n(ACDS)\nCP 3.3 Number of hospital 15 ARPANSA Achieved\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- Details of performance against purpose and program objectives\nNumber Measure (KPI or Project) Target or milestone Source Outcome\nCP 6.1 Employee engagement >APS census average ARPANSA Achieved\nscore achieved in annual Corporate\nAPS employee census Plan\n2020-21\nCP 6.2 Number of ARPANSA 0 ARPANSA Achieved\nbreaches identified in Corporate\n*average per reporting period\nradiation safety and Plan\nsecurity compliance 2020-21\nassessments\nCP 6.3 Peer reviewed 6 peer-reviewed publications ARPANSA Achieved\npublications Corporate\ndemonstrating high Plan\nquality research in 2020-21\nradiation protection,\nnuclear safety and\nmedical exposures to\nradiation\nCP 6.4 Project Review and update the existing Workforce Plan 2017–2021 ARPANSA Project\nto reset priorities ensuring we continue to build our Corporate delayed\nWorkforce Plan\norganisational capabilities strategies including health and Plan\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 63]\nAnnual Report 2020–21 Part 4: Management and accountability\nARPANSA Award\nThe ARPANSA Award was first established in 2001 to recognise and celebrate significant contributions to the work\nof ARPANSA by an individual or team, across the following criteria:\n● outstanding service to internal or external stakeholders\n● an outstanding initiative that has been implemented\n● significant improvements to work procedures or operations systems\n● exceptional initiative/achievement involving cross-unit cooperation\n● outstanding contributions to enhancing the client experience\n● exemplar of the APS Code of Conduct and values and upholds professionalism in all capacities when\ninteracting with clients and stakeholders.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- 4 Cybersecurity Program Continuing in The Cyber Security program delivered the following\n2024-25 initiatives to implement and maintain a mature cyber\nsecurity practice, with the aim of reducing ARPANSA’s\ncyber risk exposure.\n• Cyber Program #1: Implement Essential 8\ncontrols to attain Maturity Level 2 by 30 June\n2024.\n• Cyber Program #2: Complete initiatives in Cyber\nSecurity Governance project by 30 June 2024.\n• Cyber Program #3: Complete initiatives in\nCyber-Capable organisation project by 30 June\n2024.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%202023-24.pdf)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual Result\n1.1\nUV monitoring network data availability to the public\n>95%\nPortfolio Budget Statements (PBS) 2017–18, page 234\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.2\nMonitor radiation doses to occupationally exposed workers including uranium mining workers\nAnnual reporting of trend in radiation doses received by workers, determined from quantitative dose measurement, provides evidence of optimisation of radiation protection\nPBS 2017–18, page 234\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.3\nNumber of organisations submitting worker exposure records to the Australian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR)\n10\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.4\nExisting exposure guide\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- This measure has been carried over to the new reporting period\n1.6\nMobile phones\nStudy on mobile phone use prevalence and time trends in brain tumour incidence in Australia\nJune 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\nStudy completed but not yet published\n1.7\nSkin cancer programs\nBuild partnerships with national non‑governmental organisations to develop multi‑component programs to influence the behaviour of the Australian public in order to reduce the incidence of skin cancer in Australia\nJune 2019\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\nSee case study 1\nAnalysis of performance against purpose and program objective\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- October 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 25\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n6.5\nDigital Strategy\nThe Digital Strategy will be updated to reflect the results from proof of concept and pilot initiatives and in consideration of agency and technology needs to ensure continual alignment with ARPANSA’s strategic objectives\nJune 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 25\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\nDraft completed but not finalised within the reporting period\n6.6\nResearch and Innovation Strategy\nDevelop and implement a research and innovation strategy.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- This is a great achievement for ARPANSA as it indicates positive progress in building our risk management capability and it reflects how well the new fit-for-purpose framework has been implemented and embedded into business processes.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__27.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-10)`\n- [Page 42]\nPart 3: Report on performance\nARPANSA Case studies\nTo provide a holistic view of our Agency’s performance ARPANSA has developed the below case studies to highlight\nseveral of the Agency’s achievements in 2021–22.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 131]\nPart 6: Appendices\nDuring 2021–22, the Council considered and discussed:\n• The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s plans for a NRWMF and an overview of the Australian\nRadioactive Waste Agency’s early planning.\n• ANSTO plans for the 2022 return of reprocessed nuclear fuel to Australia, and ARPANSA’s associated\nincreased regulatory workload and plans to avoid related delays.\n• ARPANSA’s work related to skin cancer caused by solar UVR, and separately, the risks associated with\nlasers and the lack of risk awareness, particularly around multi-spectral lasers.\n• ARPANSA’s involvement in the AUKUS nuclear submarine program and impacts on resourcing, noting any\nof the possible options for regulating nuclear submarines may require growth in the Agency’s workforce.\n• The International Commission for Radiological Protection (ICRP) review and revision of their System of\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual Result\n1.1\nUV monitoring network data availability to the public\n>95%\nPortfolio Budget Statements (PBS) 2017–18, page 234\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.2\nMonitor radiation doses to occupationally exposed workers including uranium mining workers\nAnnual reporting of trend in radiation doses received by workers, determined from quantitative dose measurement, provides evidence of optimisation of radiation protection\nPBS 2017–18, page 234\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.3\nNumber of organisations submitting worker exposure records to the Australian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR)\n10\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n1.4\nExisting exposure guide\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- [Page 144]\nAnnual Report 2020–21 Part 7: Index\nIndex\nA\nabsorbed dose 11, 14, 17, 27,29, 133\nadvertising and market research 40\nadvice 8-17, 23, 27–29, 32, 42, 48, 55, 79, 115, 117, 119-120\nadvisory bodies 3, 47\nair kerma 29\nAnnual Performance Statement 3, 19-20, 22,134\nAPS census 34, 60\nARPANSA Award 61\nasset management 38, 137\naudits\nclinical 8-9, 11, 17, 27-28\nquality 52-54\naudit and fraud control 52,135\nAudit and Risk Committee 48, 51-53, 135\nAustralian Clinical Dosimetry Service (ACDS) 8, 15, 21, 27-28, 85, 130, 132\nAustralian National Audit Office (ANAO) 48, 52, 82, 85, 130\nAustralian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR) 15, 21, 24, 130, 132\nAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation 10-11, 107-112, 120, 130\n(ANSTO)\nAustralian Radiation Incident Register 14, 29, 132\nAustralian radiotherapy providers 27\nC\ncalibration services 16\ncancer\nbrain cancer 27\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 60]\nPart 4: Management and accountability\nAudit and Risk Committee members\nMember name Qualifications, knowledge, skills or Number of meetings Total annual\nexperience attended/total remuneration\nnumber of meetings\nMargaret Donnan Master of Science (Chemistry) 5 attended total $4,000 per meeting\ntotal to date of\nBachelor of Science Current Committee\n$20,000\nMember: Appointment\nAssociate Fellow of Institution of Chemical\ncommenced 2021\nEngineers\nMember Australian Institute of Company\nDirectors\nLeanne Heywood Bachelor of Business (Accounting) 5 attended total $2,000 per meeting\ntotal to date of\nCertified Practising Accountant\n$10,000\nMaster of Business Administration Current Committee\nMember: Appointment\nGraduate AICD International Company\ncommenced 2021\nDirector’s Course\nResigned 2022 Last\nmeeting May 2022\nClaire Miller Bachelor of Laws 5 attended total $2,000 per meeting\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 152]\nPart 7: Reference material\nIndex\nA\nabsorbed dose 13, 142\nadvertising and market research 54\nadvice 8-14, 17-19, 24, 27, 40, 56, 58, 61, 91, 130-\n133\nadvisory bodies 4, 57\nAnnual Performance Statement 4, 16, 145\nAPS census 38, 67, 72\nARPANSA Award 74\nasset management 52, 148\naudits 63, 65\nclinical 13, 19, 22, 41\nquality 63\naudit and fraud control 63, 145\nAudit and Risk Committee 58-59, 62, 139, 146\nAustralia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) 7, 17, 33, 130, 139\nAustralian Clinical Dosimetry Service (ACDS) 13, 22, 27, 30, 36, 38, 41, 49, 63, 82, 96-97,\n139, 142\nAustralian National Audit Office (ANAO) 63, 94, 98, 139\nAustralian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR) 13, 19, 21, 49, 139, 142\nAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) 23, 26, 31-32, 35, 44, 124-125, 130, 133, 139\nAustralian Radiation Incident Register 19, 24, 139, 142\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 162]\nPart 7: Reference material\nIndex\nA\nabsorbed dose 12, 31, 44\nadvertising and market research 59\nadvisory bodies 3, 62\nAnnual Performance Statement 3, 15-16\nAPS census 74, 79\nasset management 74, 79\naudits 4, 12, 19, 23-24, 34, 47, 68, 70\nclinical 52\nquality 68\naudit and fraud control 68\nAudit and Risk Committee 63, 64, 66, 68\nAustralia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) 6, 42\nAustralian Clinical Dosimetry Service (ACDS) 5, 12, 23, 24, 29, 32-34, 47, 52, 68, 102, 103,\n130, 151\nAustralian National Audit Office (ANAO) 68, 104\nAustralian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR) 12, 22, 51, 151\nAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) 36, 43-45, 56, 129, 131, 132, 139\nC\ncalibration services 69\ncalorimeter 44, 51\ncancer 23, 30, 134, 135\nskin cancer 32, 48, 135\ncancer treatment 44, 152\nCode of Conduct 22, 23\n161\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%2022-23.pdf)`\n- [pages 162,163,164,165]\n31, 44\nadvertising and market research 59\nadvisory bodies 3, 62\nAnnual Performance Statement 3, 15-16\nAPS census 74, 79\nasset management 74, 79\naudits 4, 12, 19, 23-24, 34, 47, 68, 70\nclinical 52\nquality 68\naudit and fraud control 68\nAudit and Risk Committee 63, 64, 66, 68\nAustralia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) 6, 42\nAustralian Clinical Dosimetry Service (ACDS) 5, 12, 23, 24, 29, 32-34, 47, 52, 68, 102, 103,\n130, 151\nAustralian National Audit Office (ANAO) 68, 104\nAustralian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR) 12, 22, 51, 151\nAustralian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) 36, 43-45, 56, 129, 131, 132, 139\nC\ncalibration services 69\ncalorimeter 44, 51\ncancer 23, 30, 134, 135\nskin cancer 32, 48, 135\ncancer treatment 44, 152\nCode of Conduct 22, 23\n161\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%2022-23.pdf)`\n- This measure has been carried over to the new reporting period\n1.6\nMobile phones\nStudy on mobile phone use prevalence and time trends in brain tumour incidence in Australia\nJune 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\nStudy completed but not yet published\n1.7\nSkin cancer programs\nBuild partnerships with national non‑governmental organisations to develop multi‑component programs to influence the behaviour of the Australian public in order to reduce the incidence of skin cancer in Australia\nJune 2019\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 13\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\nSee case study 1\nAnalysis of performance against purpose and program objective\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual Result\n2.1\nARPANSA is prepared for a radiological or nuclear incident or emergency\nEmergency preparedness and response systems for field, network and laboratory measurements, and information management and decision support systems are available, calibrated, tested and aligned with national planning\nPBS 2017–18, page 234 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 15\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n2.2\nNational hazard assessment\nDeliver a report that will identify and assess hazards associated with facilities, activities or sources and the potential consequences of an emergency\nJune 2018\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 15\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\n2.3\nEmergency exposure guide\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual result\n3.1\nNumber of Diagnostic Reference Level surveys per annual survey period\n1200\nPBS 2017–18, page 235 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017-21, page 17\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n2757\n3.2\nPercentage of Australian radiotherapy providers subscribing to the national dosimetric auditing program provided by the Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service\n50%\nPBS 2017–18, page 235 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017-21, page 17\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n98%\n3.3\nPercentage of Australian radiotherapy providers covered by ARPANSA dose calibration services\n70%\nPBS 2017–18, page 235 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017-21, page 17\ntarget achieved or exceeded, project on track\n72%\n3.4\nNew linear accelerator\nDelivery and installation of a new linear accelerator to ensure that\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual result\n4.1\nMonitor doses to radiation workers at licensed Commonwealth facilities and influence doses in a downward manner\nThe radiation doses of the 100 most exposed workers at licensed Commonwealth facilities trend downwards over time\nPBS 2017 18, page 236 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 19\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\nOnly three data points have been able to be collected up to the present time.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Whilst the general trend has been downwards, the last data point exhibited a slight increase\n4.2\nInspections are conducted in accordance with established inspection schedule\n>85%\nPBS 2017–18, page 236 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 19 Regulator Performance Framework (RPF) KPI 1\ntarget not achieved, major issues with project, or significant reprioritisation made to achieve the\nobjective\n72% (31 of 43)\nThe Inspection schedule adherence target was met in three of four quarters (Q2 - 100%, Q3 - 92%, Q4 - 88%).\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- 2018–19 (and beyond)\nPBS 2017–18, page 236 ARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 21\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\nThe IRRS self‑assessment module responses were not fully complete by the end of the reporting period.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n- Measure\nTarget or estimated completion\nSource\nAnnual result\n6.1\nEmployee engagement score achieved in annual Australian Public Service (APS) employee census\n>6.0\nARPANSA Corporate Plan 2017–21, page 25\ntarget partially achieved, minor issues with project\n73%\nDuring the reporting period the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) revised the unit of measurement for the employee engagement score and as a result our annual result cannot be compared to the annual target.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__21.html (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-15)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 63]\nAnnual Report 2020–21 Part 4: Management and accountability\nARPANSA Award\nThe ARPANSA Award was first established in 2001 to recognise and celebrate significant contributions to the work\nof ARPANSA by an individual or team, across the following criteria:\n● outstanding service to internal or external stakeholders\n● an outstanding initiative that has been implemented\n● significant improvements to work procedures or operations systems\n● exceptional initiative/achievement involving cross-unit cooperation\n● outstanding contributions to enhancing the client experience\n● exemplar of the APS Code of Conduct and values and upholds professionalism in all capacities when\ninteracting with clients and stakeholders.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 60]\nAnnual Report 2020–21 Part 4: Management and accountability\nExecutive remuneration information\nEXECUTIVE REMUNERATION INFORMATION FOR THE 2020–21 REPORTING PERIOD\nPosition title Short term benefits Post employment benefits Other long term benefits Termination Total\nbenefits remuneration\nBase Bon‑uses Other benefits Supera‑nnuation contributions Long service ‑ Other\nsalary and allowances leave long term\nbenefits\n‑\nChief Executive Officer 284,391 - 69,615 43,475 7,058 - - 404,539\nChief Radiation Health 185,825 - 35,310 38,789 5,158 - - 265,083\nScientist\nChief Medical Radiation 194,461 - 25,169 29,635 4,893 - - 254,159\nScientist\nChief Regulatory Officer 187,561 - 25,169 35,725 4,751 - - 253,206\nOffice Head and Chief of 94,165 - 45,692 28,474 4,751 - - 173,082\nStaff\nGeneral Counsel 171,099 - 54,537 28,902 4,751 - - 259,289\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 133]\nAnnual Report 2020–21 Part 7: Index\nNORM Naturally occuring radioactive material\nNDRP2 National Directory for Radiation Protection (second edition)\nNSC Nuclear Safety Committee\nOPAL Open Pool Australian Lightwater\nPBS Portfolio Budget Statement\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGPA Rule Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nPSDL Primary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory\nRF radiofrequency\nRHC Radiation Health Committee\nRPF Regulator Performance Framework\nRPS Radiation Protection Series\nSES Senior Executive Service\nSMC Strategic Management Committee\nUVR Ultraviolet radiation\nWHS Work Health and Safety\nWHS Act Work Health and Safety Act 2011\n132\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 71]\nPart 4: Management and accountability\nExecutive remuneration information\nEXECUTIVE REMUNERATION INFORMATION FOR THE 2021–22 REPORTING PERIOD\nShort-term benefits Post- Other long-term Termination Total\nemployment benefits benefits remuneration\nbenefits\nName Position title Base Bonuses Other Superannuation Long Other\nsalary benefits contributions service long-term\nand leave benefits\nallowances\nCarl-Magnus Chief Executive $203,928 0 $48,737 $31,770 $5,239 0 0 $289,674\nLarsson 1 Officer\nGillian Hirth 2 Chief Executive $93,465 0 $16,796 $13,223 $1,792 0 0 $125,276\nOfficer\nGillian Hirth 1 Chief Radiation $131,933 0 $26,413 $28,346 $3,894 0 0 $190,586\nHealth Scientist\nRick Tinker 3 Chief Radiation $54,471 0 0 $7,059 $1,148 0 0 $62,678\nHealth Scientist\nIvan Williams Chief Medical $200,609 0 $25,304 $30,359 $4,976 0 0 $261,248\nRadiation\nScientist\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 141]\nPart 7: Reference material\nEG Executive group\nEL Executive level\nEME Electromagnetic energy\nenHealth Environmental Health Standing Committee\nEPR Emergency preparedness and response\nF&E Facilities and engineering\nFRR Financial Reporting Rule 2015\nFY Financial year\nFOI Freedom of information\nFOI Act Freedom of Information Act 1982\nFBT Fringe benefits tax\nGSG General Safety Guide\nGST Goods and Services Tax\nIAEA International Atomic Energy Agency\nIMS International Monitoring System\nIRRS Integrated Regulatory Review Service\nKA Key Activity\nMRI Magnetic resonance imaging\nNATA National Association of Testing Authorities\nNDRLS National Diagnostic Reference Level Service\nNRWMF National Radioactive Waste Management Facility\nNIR Non-ionising radiation\nNPW Nuclear Powered Warships\nNSC Nuclear Safety Committee\nOBS Office for Business Support\nOCEO Office of the Chief Executive Officer\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- [pages 142,143,144]\nn Lightwater\nPBS Portfolio Budget Statement\nPGPA Act Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPGPA Rule Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014\nPMAG Project Management Advisory Group\nPRMS Personal Radiation Monitoring Service\nPSDL Primary Standards Dosimetry Laboratory\nPSS Public Sector Superannuation Scheme\n140\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Annual%20Report%202022_1.pdf)`\n- [Page 78]\nPart 4: Management and accountability\nExecutive remuneration information for the 2022– 23 reporting period\nShort-term benefits Post- Other long-term Termination Total\nemployment benefits benefits remuneration\nbenefits\nName Position title Base Bonuses Other Superannuation Long Other\nsalary benefits contributions service long-term\nand leave benefits\nallowances\nGillian Hirth Chief Executive $282,520 0 $63,362 $44,814 $7,275 0 0 $397,971\nOfficer\nRick Tinker Chief Radiation $217,280 0 $26,992 $36,371 $5,126 0 0 $285,769\nHealth Scientist\nIvan Williams Chief Medical $203,493 0 $26,032 $30,655 $5,126 0 0 $265,306\nRadiation\nScientist\nJim Scott Chief Regulatory $177,250 0 $28,732 $36,797 $5,040 0 0 $247,819\nOfficer\nTone Doyle Office Head and $106,376 0 $47,339 $17,898 $4,976 0 0 $176,589\nChief of Staff\nMartin General Counsel $169,184 0 $53,402 $30,277 $4,976 0 0 $257,839\nReynolds\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 150]\nPart 7: Reference material\nDRLs Diagnostic reference levels\nEAP Employee Assistance Program\nEG Executive Group\nEL Executive level\nEME Electromagnetic energy\nenHealth Environmental Health Standing Committee\nEPR Emergency preparedness and response\nF&E Facilities and engineering\nFRR Financial Reporting Rule 2015\nFY Financial year\nFOI Freedom of Information\nFOI Act Freedom of Information Act 1982\nFBT Fringe benefits tax\nGSG General Safety Guide\nGST Goods and Services Tax\nIAEA International Atomic Energy Agency\nIMS International Monitoring System\nIRRS Integrated Regulatory Review Service\nKA Key activity\nMRI Magnetic resonance imaging\nNATA National Association of Testing Authorities\nNDRLS National Diagnostic Reference Level Service\nNRWMF National Radioactive Waste Management Facility\nNIR Non-ionising radiation\nNPW Nuclear Powered Warships\nNSC Nuclear Safety Committee\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-10/ARPANSA%20Annual%20Report%2022-23.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf` - annual-reports - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_2020-21.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - 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http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-11\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__29.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/corporate-publications/annual-report-series/annual-report-2017-18/2017-18-annual-report-12\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/AboutUs/corporate/strategic.cfm\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/whats-new\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/regulation-and-licensing/regulatory-publications\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/understanding-radiation/radmap-aus/environmental-framework\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/organisational-structure\n- `pages/taskforces-index.html` - pages - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/advisory-council-and-committees\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `other-pdfs/regulatory_document_map.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/regulatory_document_map.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/arpansa_annual_report_-_2017-18_financials.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/arpansa_annual_report_-_2017-18_financials.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Organisational-20Chart.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-09/Organisational%20Chart.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Environmental-20framework.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://www.arpansa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/Environmental%20framework.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.", "legislation_md": "# Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency — Legislation Administered\n\n**Generated**: 2026-05-13T03:24:25+00:00\n**Source**: LLM extraction (nova-micro) from latest annual report and corporate plan\n**Tokens**: 18,706 in / 611 out · cost: $0.00074\n\n> Acts and instruments this entity administers or has primary responsibility for.\n> Excludes generic gov-wide compliance Acts (PGPA, Public Service Act, FOI, Privacy, etc.).\n\n**Source documents fed to the model**:\n- Annual report: `annual-reports\\2024-25.txt`\n- Corporate plan: `(none)`\n\n## 6 laws administered\n\n| Title | Year | Type | What this entity does under it |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998](https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A03368) | 1998 | Act | ARPANSA administers this Act to protect the health and safety of people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. |\n| [Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 2014](https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/F2014L00367) | 2014 | Regulation | ARPANSA administers these regulations made under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. |\n| [Radiation Protection (Medical Radiation) Determination 2018](https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00388) | 2018 | Determination | ARPANSA administers this determination under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. |\n| [Radiation Protection (Nuclear Facilities) Determination 2018](https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00387) | 2018 | Determination | ARPANSA administers this determination under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. |\n| [Radiation Protection (Sealed Sources) Determination 2018](https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00386) | 2018 | Determination | ARPANSA administers this determination under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. |\n| [Radiation Protection (X-Ray Tubes) Determination 2018](https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00385) | 2018 | Determination | ARPANSA administers this determination under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. |", "global_initiatives_md": "# Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency — Global Initiatives Catalogue\n\n## Focus areas\n- Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety\n- Nuclear Submarine Capabilities\n- International Collaboration and Compliance\n- Emergency Preparedness and Response\n\n## Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety\n\n### International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safety Standards\n**Jurisdiction**: International (EU, OECD, US, Canada, Australia, etc.)\n**Run by**: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)\n**Year**: Established 1957\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The IAEA develops and implements policies and regulatory frameworks for nuclear safety and radiation protection worldwide, providing guidelines and standards to member states.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can adopt and align its national radiation protection standards with international best practices to ensure consistency and safety.\n**Find more**: [IAEA Safety Standards](https://www.google.com/search?q=IAEA+Safety+Standards)\n\n### Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Radiation Safety Programs\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)\n**Year**: Established 1974\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The NRC oversees the regulation of nuclear materials and radiation safety programs in the United States, ensuring the protection of public health and the environment.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: The NRC’s programs provide a model for Australia’s regulatory frameworks and can offer insights into advanced radiation safety practices.\n**Find more**: [NRC Radiation Safety Programs](https://www.google.com/search?q=NRC+Radiation+Safety+Programs)\n\n### Radiation Protection Program\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)\n**Year**: Established 1972\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The HSE’s Radiation Protection Program ensures the safety of people and the environment from harmful radiation, setting stringent regulatory standards and providing guidance.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: The UK’s program offers a comprehensive approach to radiation protection that Australia can benchmark against.\n**Find more**: [HSE Radiation Protection Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=HSE+Radiation+Protection+Program)\n\n## Nuclear Submarine Capabilities\n\n### Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: Office of Naval Research (ONR)\n**Year**: Established 1946\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The ONR manages the development and maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines, providing advanced technology and operational expertise.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can learn from the US program’s technological advancements and regulatory frameworks to support its nuclear submarine capabilities.\n**Find more**: [ONR Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=ONR+Nuclear-Powered+Submarine+Program)\n\n### Nuclear Propulsion Program\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Ministry of Defence (MOD)\n**Year**: Established 1959\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The MOD’s Nuclear Propulsion Program oversees the development and operation of nuclear submarines, ensuring safety and efficiency.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: The UK’s program provides valuable insights into nuclear propulsion technology and operational protocols.\n**Find more**: [MOD Nuclear Propulsion Program](https://www.google.com/search?q=MOD+Nuclear+Propulsion+Program)\n\n## International Collaboration and Compliance\n\n### Joint Convention on the Safety of Nuclear Power Plants\n**Jurisdiction**: International (EU, OECD, US, Canada, Australia, etc.)\n**Run by**: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)\n**Year**: Established 1994\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Joint Convention aims to enhance the safety of nuclear power plants worldwide, promoting international cooperation and compliance with safety standards.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can leverage this convention to improve its international compliance and safety standards.\n**Find more**: [Joint Convention on the Safety of Nuclear Power Plants](https://www.google.com/search?q=Joint+Convention+on+the+Safety+of+Nuclear+Power+Plants)\n\n### Convention on Nuclear Safety\n**Jurisdiction**: International (EU, OECD, US, Canada, Australia, etc.)\n**Run by**: International Atomic Energy 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