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Commonwealth Radiation Laboratory

July 1972 – 1973

Previously Commonwealth X-ray and Radium Laboratory (1935–1972). Renamed Australian Radiation Laboratory in 1973.

Short-lived name of the Commonwealth's radiation health laboratory in Melbourne, responsible for radiation standards, protection and measurement.

Names over time

  1. Commonwealth Radium Laboratory1929–1935
  2. Commonwealth X-ray and Radium Laboratory1935–1972
  3. Commonwealth Radiation Laboratory1972–1973
  4. Australian Radiation Laboratory1973–1999

How it came into existence

Renamed from the Commonwealth X-ray and Radium Laboratory in July 1972, reflecting its wider radiation protection role; it continued under the Department of Health.

How it ended

Renamed the Australian Radiation Laboratory in 1973.

Main functions

  • Radiation standards and calibration
  • Radiation protection advice
  • Personal radiation monitoring

Where it sits

Last in the portfolio of Department of Health.

Lineage

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Sources

Government records and websites

Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.