❓ Dr. Pettitt questions the adequacy of the $1,000 penalty for mishandling radioactive substances, referencing the Rio Tinto capsule incident. The government acknowledges the concern and will consider applicable regulations and penalties.
AnsweredQoN 255Legislative Council
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RADIOACTIVE CAESIUM-137
CAPSULE
255. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the Radiation Safety
(Transport of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 2002 wherein it is stipulated
that those who fail to comply with the safety measures in the Code for the Safe
Transport of Radioactive Material: Radiation Protection Series C-2 (Rev.1),
2019, are subject to a fine of up to $1 000.
Considering the serious risks posed
to the community when a Rio Tinto radioactive capsule went missing in January
2023, has the state government taken any steps to increase the $1 000 penalty
to an amount that more appropriately reflects the severity of mishandling
radioactive substances?
The PRESIDENT : Leader of the
House.
CAPSULE
255. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the Leader of the House
representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the Radiation Safety
(Transport of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 2002 wherein it is stipulated
that those who fail to comply with the safety measures in the Code for the Safe
Transport of Radioactive Material: Radiation Protection Series C-2 (Rev.1),
2019, are subject to a fine of up to $1 000.
Considering the serious risks posed
to the community when a Rio Tinto radioactive capsule went missing in January
2023, has the state government taken any steps to increase the $1 000 penalty
to an amount that more appropriately reflects the severity of mishandling
radioactive substances?
The PRESIDENT : Leader of the
House.
AnswerView source ↗
Thanks, President. Something is happening,
but I do not know what it is.
The PRESIDENT : It is called
rain, leader.
Hon SUE ELLERY : I am
unfamiliar with this!
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The WA government will consider applicable
regulations and penalties as required.
but I do not know what it is.
The PRESIDENT : It is called
rain, leader.
Hon SUE ELLERY : I am
unfamiliar with this!
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The WA government will consider applicable
regulations and penalties as required.
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