Chiropractic Approval to Acquire

The acquisition of radiation sources is regulated under the Radiation Safety Act 1999 to minimise the risks involved with radiation. This includes chiropractic X-ray equipment.

To purchase or otherwise obtain an X-ray device for your chiropractic business you will need an Approval to Acquire and a licence to possess the radiation source. This is to ensure that the necessary safety and risk measures are in place and that the radiation sources meet generally acceptable safety requirements.

Know which form you need?

This page contains the following Chiropractor Approval to Acquire application form:

Who needs this approval?

Every time you seek to purchase or otherwise obtain new X-ray equipment for your business you will need to hold an Approval to Acquire the radiation source before you can take overall ownership and control. Your Possession Licence will detail that you are type of radiation source you are allowed to possess and what type of radiation practice it can be used for.

Apply for Approval to Acquire X-ray equipment for chiropractic radiography

Application for Approval to Acquire a radiation apparatus (PDF 843 kB)

Use this form each time you seek to purchase or otherwise obtain X-ray equipment.

Your application needs to include:

  • your Possession Licence number and expiry date
  • details of the X-ray equipment and supplier.

Approval duration

Time limited approval is granted to allow the change of ownership and transfer of control of the radiation source to occur. Approval durations generally last 1 month to allow the physical transfer to occur.

Fees

You will need to pay an application fee.

See Schedule of fees to determine the fee you will need to pay. Your form will only be considered a complete application once payment has been made.

Last updated: 20 November 2023