Explosives

Dangerous Goods Act 1998 was replaced by Dangerous Substances legislation and took effect 1 July 2009.

Following 30 March 2009 a shot-firer's permit will no longer provide the authority to purchase or handle explosives. This will only be possible by holding an SSDS permit or being a 'Responsible Worker' employed under and SSDS permit. The shot-firer permit will purely indicate the endorsements that person is capable of undertaking in relation to their shot-firing duties.

Use links below for further information.

• Safe handling

• Security-sensitive dangerous substances

• Shot-firers information

• Fireworks

• Import and export controls

• Disposal of flares

Forms and information

•  Information sheet on handling explosives (IS031)
•  Application for Authorisation of an Explosive (A01)
•  Important notice to shot-firing permit applicants
•  Shot-firing Permit Application (GF003 and includes 'consent to check and release police record' form S05)
•  Safe handling of detonators (GN029)