Diagnostic, therapeutic, industrial and other uses of radiation have contributed to the safety and quality of life for all Victorians. However, the use of radiation does involve hazards if it is used inappropriately or unnecessarily.
We regulate the use of to protect people and the environment from its harmful effects. We do this by licensing users of radiation sources and managers of radiation practices under the Radiation Act 2005.
A radiation practice can include the possession, transport, disposal or sale of radiation sources.
A regulated entity under the Radiation Act 2005 may be a:
- facility construction licence holder
- management licence holder
- use licence holder
- approved tester
- approved assessor
- any other person or persons who are required to hold such an authority.
The department enforces the ban on commercial tanning where required and takes action to bring about compliance with the Radiation Act 2005.
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency develops codes, standards, guides and provides advice to support radiation protection and nuclear safety throughout Australia.
Contact us via our online enquiry form
We've made it easier for you to contact us about any radiation enquires you have.
Our online enquiry helps us respond to your questions efficiently.
When filling out the form please include as much detail as possible.
Use the form to:
- find out about your radiation licence application or status
- renew your licence
- request licencing portal assistance
- payment enquires or payment receipts
- raise concerns about illegal solariums
- any other radiation related questions
Implementation of our licensing portal
We are aiming to implement the licensing portal for management licences by the end of 2025. In late 2019, we implemented the licensing portal for use licences, approved testers, and approved assessors.
Automatic mutual recognition
The Australian Government and state and territory governments have introduced a uniform scheme of automatic mutual recognition (AMR).
This enables an individual who is registered for an occupation in their home state to carry on those activities in other states and territories without further application process or registration fees. Victoria entered the scheme on 1 July 2021.
Reviewed 20 March 2025