11 March 2015

Media release – Select Committee Office

Radiation Safety Bill

Public submissions are being invited on this bill. The closing date for submissions is Wednesday, 22 April 2015.

The Radiation Safety Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Radiation Protection Act 1965. The bill will provide a legislative framework for radiation safety that responds effectively to the range of technological, scientific, and organisational changes that have occurred over the last five decades while the current Act has been in force. As well as addressing both existing and emerging risks relating to radiation safety and security, the bill will enable ratification of key relevant international instruments.

A copy of the bill can be purchased at any Bennetts Government Bookshop or viewed online at www.legislation.govt.nz

Submissions should be forwarded by the due date, either online using our website (www.parliament.nz) or in writing to the address below. If a submitter wishes to appear before the committee, they need to state this clearly and provide a name, daytime phone number and email address. Submissions generally become public and are published on our website. For further guidance on making a submission, read our publication Making a submission to a Parliamentary Select Committee on our website or contact us at 04 817 9520.

Address for correspondence: Health Committee, Parliament Buildings,

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