Australian Capital Territory
Explanatory Statement
Radiation Protection (Fees) Determination 2014 (No 1)
Disallowable Instrument DI2014-298
made under the
Radiation Protection Act 2006, s 120 (Determination of fees)

The Radiation Protection Act 2006 establishes a framework for the registration of radiation sources and the licensing of persons dealing with those sources. 

This instrument revokes and replaces DI2013-300, notified 28 November 2013.

This instrument comes into effect on 1 January 2015 and increases the fees by 4.0% (rounded to the nearest dollar), as set out below:

Fee	Old Fee	New Fee
Licence to deal with a regulated radiation source 
for 1 year:	$215.00	$224.00
Registration of a regulated radiation source 
for 1 year:	$215.00	$224.00

The non-refundable portion of the fees has increased from $61.00 to $63.00.

The fees determined are based on a one year licence or registration. Subject to some limitations, licences and registrations can also be issued for longer terms, up to a maximum duration of three years. Where a longer term is granted, the determined fee is multiplied to correspond with the term of the licence or registration.  For example, the fee payable for a two year licence is twice the fee specified in column 4.  For a three year registration, the fee in column 4 is multiplied by three.

For every licence or registration for which a fee is payable, there is a non‑refundable amount that has been included to cover the costs associated with the processing and administration of the application. Such costs are incurred by the regulator irrespective of whether the application is granted or refused. 

The non-refundable portion of the fee is not affected by the term of the licence or registration.  Accordingly, the fee to be paid for a three year licence will have the same non-refundable amount as a one year licence.