Powerlines

A series of large powerlines cascading into the horizon with large trees and a cloudy sky in the backdrop.

Advice on whether powerlines are associated with health effects.

Smart Meters

Close up of a residential electric digital smart meter.

Advice on whether smart meters are associated with health effects.

Mobile phone/NBN base stations

Top of a mobile phone base stations with a cloudy sky background.

Advice on whether mobile phone and NBN base stations are associated with health effects.

Sun protection

Bright rays of sunshine beaming through a tall tree.

Advice on reducing health effects associated with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure from the sun.

Radiation sources

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We publish a comprehensive range of fact sheets on issues relating to radiation and health.

Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, which has no smell, colour or taste. It comes from the radioactive decay of radium, which is present in small amounts in rocks and soil.

Radioactive waste safety

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Advice on the safety, management and disposal of radioactive waste.

Japan nuclear accident

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Advice for people around the world on exposure to radiation arising from the nuclear accident in Japan.