[7] Some of the common man-made sources of ionising radiation in Australia include x-rays, CT scans and naturally-found radioactive materials.

ARPANSA consults other health agencies globally, as well as research from relevant disciplines, and forms the standards based on this evidence.

[2] This standard specified that adverse health effects can be avoided with RF EMR levels within the range of 3 kHz- 300 GHz.

[8] This rigorous process has not been utilised for standards surrounding ionising radiation, as it does not currently have an identified threshold for harm.

[5] Of the radiological licenses monitored by ARPANSA, there are over 65,000 individual sources and 36 facilities, with many of these operated by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.

[5][9] The agency also aids Australian citizens by publishing daily solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels for many locations in Australia.

[17] ARPANSA then assists the state/territory regulatory bodies to assure that radiation protection requirements are uniform nation-wide within Australia.

[15] Prior to this recognition, CCV had only recognised schools and childhood centres in their commitment to protect staff from UV radiation.

[15] CCV’s Prevention Director Craig Sinclair commented that the recognition came at a good time due to it occurring during National Skin Cancer Action Week.

[15] From the ANAO audit in 2005, ARPANSA was found to lack a systematic approach to planning, as well as performing monitoring radiological activities.

Later in July 2011, ARPANSA and ANSTO were investigated by the fraud control and audit branch of the department of health, who questioned their impartiality.

[25][26][27] In April 2019, the nuclear facility was only granted permission to produce limited amounts of Molybdenum-99, but ARPANSA permitted full production on 13 June.

[27] From 2019 with the introduction of 5G in Australia, ARPANSA faced criticisms from the media and general public, amid fears that the technology was not safe.

[29][30] At that point in time, ARPANSA had only acknowledged the existence of concerns surrounding 5G technology, and were in regular discussions with multiple stakeholders to increase public understanding.

[31] ARPANSA then made a statement declaring that the evidence shows that the levels of electromagnetic energy (EME) from devices like mobile phones do not pose a health risk to citizens.

[33] In response to this public turmoil questioning the safety of 5G, the Morrison government then announced additional funding to ARPANSA to allow for continuing research on 5G and other emerging technologies.