Radiation & Microchipping Licensing - Australia
In some states / territories of Australia veterinarians are required to have a microchipping licence and / or radiation licence. Please contact the following to determine if you will require these licences.
New South Wales
Radiation Licence:
Website: EPA NSW
Phone: 02 9995 5555
Email: info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Microchipping Licence:
Website: Division of Local Government NSW
Phone: 02 4428 4100
Email: pets@dlg.nsw.gov.au
Queensland
Radiation Licence:
Website: Queensland Health
Phone: 07 3328 9310
Email: radiation_health@health.qld.gov.au
Microchipping Licence:
Website: DAFF Queensland Government
The AVA Queensland division provides online microchipping accreditation for AVA members.
Non-members should contact the Brisbane North Institute of TAFE on 131 248 or enquiry.bnit@tafe.qld.edu.au OR the Animal Industries Resource Centre on 07 3621 6005.
Victoria
Radiation Licence:
Website: Department of Health Victoria
Phone: 1300 767 469
Email: radiation.safety@health.vic.gov.au
Microchipping Licence:
Website: Department of Environment & Primary Industries Victoria
Practitioners are required to complete the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Victorian Microchip Implementation Course that is administered by the AVA, Victoria. Contact the AVA Victoria Division for further information. Phone: 03 9600 2930.
Northern Territory
Radiation Licence:
Website: Department of Health Northern Territory
Phone: 08 8922 7152
Western Australia
Radiation Licence:
Website: Radiological Council WA
Phone: 08 9388 4999
Email: radiation.health@health.wa.gov.au
South Australia
Radiation Licence:
Website: EPA South Australia
Phone: 08 8463 7826
Email: radiationprotection@epa.sa.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Radiation Licence:
Website: ACT Health
Phone: 02 6205 1700
Email: hps@act.gov.au
Tasmania
Radiation Licence:
Website: Department of Health & Human Services Tasmania
Phone: 03 6222 7256
Email: radiation.protection@dhhs.tas.gov.au