"... prepared on behalf of the Repatriation Commission by the Department of Public Health at the University of Adelaide and members of the Dosimetry Subcommittee ... The aim of the study was to examine whether there is an increased rate of death and cancer among male nuclear test participants compared to the general Australian community ... The Scientific Advisory Committee had the role of reviewing and advising on the methodology of the study, and supervised the report's preparation."--v. 1, p. [iii]
Chair of the Dosimetry Sub-Committee: Michael Carter
"Between 1952 and 1957, the United Kingdom conducted 12 major nuclear weapons tests in Australia. The tests were carried out in five major operations: two at Monte Bello Islands, Western Australia (1952 and 1956); one at Emu Field, South Australia (1953); and two at the Maralinga Range, South Australia (1956 and 1957)."--v. 1, p. xv
