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About ANSTO
ANSTO's general purpose is prescribed by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation Act 1987 and translated into action through the corporate drivers of vision, mission and strategic priorities.
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is an agency within the portfolio of the Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science, Climate Change, Research and Tertiary Education. ANSTO is responsible for delivering specialised advice, scientific services and products to government, industry, academia and other research organisations.
It does so through the development of new knowledge, delivery of quality services and support for business opportunities.
ANSTO board
The Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adi Paterson, is responsible to the ANSTO Board. The Board is appointed by the Governor-General and comprises up to eight members.
ANSTO leadership team
The ANSTO Leadership Team comprises the Chief Executive Officer, and a team of executives.
ANSTO staff
Over 1,000 people work at ANSTO, which is located at Lucas Heights, south of Sydney.
You can also contact different areas of ANSTO via our Contacts page.
ANSTO's corporate plan
ANSTO has a stated vision, purpose, core values and strategic priorities, as outlined in our Corporate Plan 2010-2015.
Access to information
ANSTO is committed to providing access to information about ANSTO and our research to members of the public.
Research and Service Charters
ANSTO provides a Research Charter to provide clear guidance to ANSTO and its individual researchers engaging in public debate. ANSTO's Service Charter sets out what ANSTO does and the standards of product and service you can expect from us.
Risk & Audit Committee Charter
ANSTO's Risk & Audit Committee Charter sets out the Committee’s objectives, authority, composition and tenure, roles and responsibilities, reporting and administrative arrangements.
More information
View our range of publications, videos and audio files on its website that provide more information. You can also contact ANSTO to find out more.