RANZCR is independent of universities and is scrutinised and externally accredited against industry standards by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).
Very soon after the discovery of X-rays in 1895, and radium in 1896, members of the fledgling specialties of radiology and radiation therapy had begun practising across Australia and New Zealand.
[3] In 1935, the Australian and New Zealand Association of Radiology was formed, with the purposes of setting minimum standards of training and conduct, stimulating interest in research, and otherwise enhancing the prestige and professionalism of the specialties.
[citation needed] RANZCR remains the peak body in Australia and New Zealand for practitioners of clinical radiology and radiation oncology, and continues to pursue the purposes of excellence in training, research and medical professionalism.
[4] The following symbols are incorporated in the RANZCR crest:[5] The Coat of Arms was granted by Queen Elizabeth II on 2 September 1964.
[6] Permission to use the ‘Royal’ prefix, first applied for in 1967 but rejected by the then Prime Minister, RG Menzies, was granted in September 1971 by W McMahon.