The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987 (Cth) prescribes its general purpose.
Mission statementedit
To support the development and implementation of government policies and initiatives in nuclear and related areas, domestically and internationally
To operate nuclear science and technology based facilities, for the benefit of industry and the Australian and international research community
To undertake research that will advance the application of nuclear science and technology
To apply nuclear science, techniques, and expertise to address Australia 's environmental challenges and increase the competitiveness of Australian industry
To manufacture and advance the use of radiopharmaceuticals which will improve the health of Australians
Structureedit
ANSTO is governed by The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett.[1] Penelope Dobson is the deputy chair. The CEO, Shaun Jenkinson, manages the organisation.[2]
ANSTO currently has two nuclear reactors onsite: HIFAR and the OPAL from the Argentine company INVAP. HIFAR was permanently shut down on 30 January 2007. OPAL became operational in November 2006 and was officially opened 20 April 2007.
Spent fuel from the reactors is transported to Port Kembla, then shipped to France for reprocessing.[7]
In 2017, ANSTO announced the creation of a NiMo-SiC alloy for use in molten salt reactors.[8]
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