Radiation Protection Act 2004
6Radiation source
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6 Radiation source (1) A radiation source is: (a) a thing that may emit ionising radiation; or (b) a thing prescribed by the Regulations that may emit non- ionising radiation. (2) A radiation source can be radioactive material or a radiation apparatus. (3) Radioactive material is material that: (a) spontaneously emits ionising radiation as a consequence of nuclear transformations; and (b) has or exceeds the activity or activity concentration prescribed by the Regulations. (4) A radiation apparatus is an apparatus that: (a) produces radiation when energised; or (b) is, if assembled or repaired, capable of producing radiation when energised. Division 4 Operation of Act