5G and electromagnetic energy
3 September 2020
What do we know about EME?
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Find out more about EME and 5G and how they are regulated.
What is EME?
EME is all around us and is part of our natural environment. It is emitted by sources like the sun, the earth, the earth’s atmosphere and even the human body.
What are the benefits of 5G?
5G is set to transform a range of sectors, including health, agriculture and education.
How is EME regulated?
The Australian Government strictly regulates the use of EME, based on decades of Australian and international scientific research.
Who is responsible for regulating EME and 5G?
The Australian Government sets the policy framework for the telecommunications industry. 5G must comply with the same regulations as previous generations.
New standard for radiofrequency EME
11 September 2020
Have your say on ARPANSA’s new exposure standard for radio frequency EME.
5G and EME
Learn more about the use of electromagnetic energy (EME) and 5G in wireless services and how they are regulated in Australia.
Fact or fiction? The truth about 5G
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To help you separate fact from fiction we have taken a closer look at five of the 5G myths circulating today.
Fact or Fiction: The Truth about 5G
4 November 2020
5G has been described as a “game changer” and there’s a lot of information and opinions about it. Some of it is accurate but a lot of it isn’t. ...
5G misinformation and COVID-19
20 May 2020
Be on the lookout for misinformation that falsely links 5G to COVID-19.
Thinking 5G for Christmas?
22 December 2020
The science about its safety is clear.
Australia adopts new radio waves safety standard
29 March 2021
Australia is leading the way in new safety standards for radio waves and wireless communications, including Wi-Fi and 5G.
Scientists confirm radio waves from 5G are safe
6 April 2021
Two new scientific reviews from Australian researchers have found no evidence of adverse health effect from radio waves used in 5G.
