QueenslandExplosives Act
1999ExplosivesRegulation2017Current as at [Not applicable]Indicative reprint noteThis is anunofficialversion of a
reprint of this regulation that incorporates allproposed amendments to the regulation
included in the Land, Explosives andOther Legislation
Amendment Bill 2018. This indicative reprint has been
preparedfor information only—it is not an
authorised reprint of the regulation.The
point-in-time date for this indicative reprint is the introduction
date for the Land,Explosives and Other Legislation Amendment
Bill 2018—15 February 2018.Detailed information about indicative
reprints is available on theInformationpageof the
Queensland legislation website.
Explosives Regulation 2017ContentsNotauthorised—indicativeonly149Subdivision
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3152153154Subdivision 4155Division 3Subdivision 1156157158159160161162Subdivision
2163164165Subdivision
3166Subdivision 4167168169170171172173Subdivision 5Page 8Explosives to
which s 53(1) of the Act does not apply. . . . . . .
.112Requirements about appropriate
personsRestriction on appointing shotfirer . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Restriction on allowing supervised person to
use blasting explosives113Requirements for
shotfirersUse of blasting explosives . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Record keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Notice of proposed blasting . . . . . . . .
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for holders
of licences
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blasting explosivesNotice of proposed
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of fireworksPreliminaryApplication
of division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Meaning of
display host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Meaning of fireworks contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Meaning of
fireworks operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Meaning of
organise fireworks display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118Meaning of use
fireworks in fireworks
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. .118Meaning of safety and security requirements for
fireworks display118General provisionsProhibition on
organising fireworks display
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.119False representations about holding
fireworks contractor licence119Prohibition on using fireworks
in fireworks displays. . . . . . . . . .119Requirements for
display hostsDisplay
hosts’ obligations about safety
and security of
fireworks displays120Requirements for fireworks
contractorsPublic risk insurance . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120Fireworks contractor’s obligations about
safety and security of fireworksdisplay . . . .
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.121Notice of fireworks display to be given to inspector. . . . . . . . . .121Notice of fireworks display to be given to
emergency services etc.122Notice to be
given to inspector after fireworks display. . . . . . .
.123Safety of fireworks supplied to
fireworks operator . . . . . . . . . . . .123Keeping records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Requirements for
fireworks operators
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13Division 1184Division 2185186187188189190191192Part 14Division 1193194195196197198199Explosives Regulation 2017ContentsUse of
firework. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Collectors of ammunitionCollectors must
be able to demonstrate particular ammunition is freefrom
explosive material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .125Approved collectors
associations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .125Safety and health feeDefinitions for part . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Payment of safety and health fee. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Holder must give safety and health census
after end
of each
quarter126Notice may be given if safety and health
census not given or isinadequate
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for late safety and health census . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128Unpaid fees .
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. .129Refund of overpayment of safety and health fee . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Miscellaneous provisionsExternal reviews
by QCATApplication for external
review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130Other provisionsPeriod for
keeping records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Person not
relieved of obligation merely
because other person
has sameobligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Prohibition on giving explosives to
unauthorised person. . . . . .131False or misleading information in
application for authority. . . .131Acquirer must not give false or misleading
information . . . . . . . .132Service provider must not give false or
misleading information.132Prohibition
on altering
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.133Labels etc. to be written in English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Transitional provisionsTransitional
provisions for SL No. 150 of 2017Definitions for division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Remedial action notice given
under former s 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Notice given under former
s 13
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.135Approvals
and consents by chief inspector under
2003 regulation135Explosives limits documents given
under former s 61 or 63 . . . .136Interim explosives limit imposed
under former s 64(2). . . . . . . .136Page
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and proposed use under former s 78B. . . . . . . .
.137Requirement to keep record continues .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137Appointment of manager of government
magazine continues. .137Request made
under former s 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.137Approval under former s 104 . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Continuation of
entitlement to take action for failure to pay fee.138Continuation of
entitlement to recover amount as debt . . . . . . . .138Requirement to
give notice
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. .139References to
2003 regulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Transitional provisions for
Land, Explosives and
Other LegislationAmendment Act
2018Existing licence to transport explosives . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140Employees of holder of licence to transport
explosives. . . . . . .140Prohibited explosives. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141Fees. . . . . . . .
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to be
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safety and
security management system150Particular
explosives exempt from section 44 of the Act. . .154Explosives prescribed for section 50
of the Act. . . . . . . . . .156Unrestricted fireworks. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Dictionary. . . . . . . .
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1 Preliminary[s 1]Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPart
1Preliminary1Short
titleThisregulationmaybecitedastheExplosivesRegulation2017.2CommencementThis regulation
commences on 1 September 2017.3DefinitionsThe dictionary
in schedule 7 defines particular words used inthis
regulation.4References to classifying
explosiveIn this regulation, a reference to
classifying an explosive is areference
to—(a)foranexplosivetowhichtheUNmodelregulationsapply—(i)assigningtheexplosivetoaclass,divisionandcompatibilitygroupundertheUNmodelregulations;
or(ii)assigningtheexplosivetoaclass,divisionandpacking group under the UN model
regulations; or(b)for an explosive to which the UN model
regulations donot apply—(i)classifyingtheexplosiveasanexplosivetoodangerous to transport; or(ii)classifying the
explosive as non-dangerous goods.Current as at
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Preliminary[s 5]5References to
mass of explosiveIn this regulation, a reference to the mass
of an explosive is,unlessstatedtobeareferencetothegrossweightoftheexplosive,areferencetothemassofexplosivematerialcontained in the explosive.Example—The gross weight
of a box of distress signals might be 25kg, but thedistress signals in the box might contain
2kg of explosive material. Ifthis regulation
stated a maximum amount for distress signals of 5kg, thebox
of distress signals would be less than the maximum amount.6Substances declared to be
explosives(1)For schedule 2, definitionexplosive, paragraph (b)
of the Act,each of the following is declared to be an
explosive—(a)a precursor;(b)ammunition that does not contain
explosives;(c)security sensitive ammonium
nitrate.(2)However, subsection (1)(b) does not
apply for section 38 ofthe Act.(3)Forsubsection(1)(b),ammunitiondoesnotincludeinertcomponents of small arms ammunition.Examples of inert components of small arms
ammunitioncartridge cases, projectiles7Explosives exempt from Act(1)An explosive is exempt from the Act
if—(a)the explosive is an ingredient in a
mixture prepared for ause that does not include initiating
the mixture; andExamples of an ingredient for paragraph
(a)—•nitroglycerine contained in a
tablet•nitrocellulose contained in paint or
nail polish(b)the mixture is not—Page
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1 Preliminary[s 8](i)a
class 1 explosive; or(ii)an authorised
explosive.(2)A person who possesses an explosive
mentioned in subsection(1)mustnotuseormodifytheexplosivetoproduceanexplosive effect.Maximum
penalty—200 penalty units.8Government
entities exempt from Act(1)The following
entities are exempt from part 4, divisions 2, 7and 8 of the
Act—(a)a police officer, special constable or
police recruit of theQueensland Police Service who is
acting in the courseof the person’s official
duties;(b)a person mentioned in paragraph (a)
who is not on dutyasamemberoftheQueenslandPoliceService,inrelation to the possession of—(i)small arms ammunition; or(ii)anexplosivethatisanexhibitinacourtproceeding;(c)an
officer of another State’s police service who is actinginthecourseoftheofficer’sofficialdutiesinQueensland for the Queensland Police
Service;(d)a corrective services officer who is
acting in the courseof the officer’s official
duties.(2)However, subsection (1)(b) applies
only if the person is actingin accordance
with any directions of the commissioner of thepolice service
given in relation to the off-duty possession ofammunition or an
explosive that is an exhibit.(3)Aninspectorwhoisactinginthecourseoftheinspector’sofficial duties
is exempt from part 4, divisions 2 and 6 to 8 ofthe
Act.(4)In this section—Current as at
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Preliminary[s 8A]police
recruitsee thePolice Service
Administration Act 1990,section
1.4.specialconstableseethePoliceServiceAdministrationAct1990, section
1.4.Notauthorised—indicativeonly8ASecurity
sensitive explosives—Act, sch 2(1)Forschedule2oftheAct,definitionsecuritysensitiveexplosive,paragraph(c),anunrestrictedfireworkisprescribed.(2)Forschedule2oftheAct,definitionsecuritysensitiveexplosive,
paragraph (f), security sensitive ammonium nitrateis
prescribed.9Alternative safety and security
measures(1)This section applies if this
regulation states that a person mayusealternativesafetyandsecuritymeasuresforanyofthefollowing (each astated
provision)—(a)an Australian
Standard;(b)a code of practice;(c)a provision of this regulation.(2)Thepersonmayusesystems,methodsorprocedures(alternative safety and security
measures) that do not complywith the stated
provision if—(a)thealternativesafetyandsecuritymeasuresachievealevel of risk (therequired level
of risk) that is equal toorlessthanthelevelofriskachievedbythesystems,methodsorproceduresprovidedforunderthestatedprovision;
and(b)thepersonrecordsthealternativesafetyandsecuritymeasures in
writing.(3)Thepersonmust,ontherequestofaninspector,givetheinspectoracopyofthedocumentrecordingthealternativesafety and
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2 Authorised explosives, prohibited explosives and explosives trial
approvals[s 10](4)Theinspectormay,iftheinspectorreasonablysuspectsthealternativesafetyandsecuritymeasuresdonotachievetherequired level of risk, give the
person a remedial action noticeunder section
102 of the Act.(5)The notice must state, in addition to
the matters mentioned insection102(3)oftheAct,thatthealternativesafetyandsecurity measures do not achieve the
required level of risk.10Inconsistency
with Australian Standards, codes ofpractice
etc.(1)This section applies if there is an
inconsistency between thisregulation and any of the following
documents—(a)an Australian Standard mentioned in
this regulation;(b)a code of practice mentioned in this
regulation;(c)the UN model regulations;(d)the UN tests and criteria.(2)This regulation prevails to the extent
of the inconsistency.Part 2Authorised
explosives,prohibited explosives andexplosives trial approvalsDivision 1Preliminary11Definitions for partIn this
part—prescribedinformation,forarequestthatanexplosivebedeclared to be an authorised explosive or an
application for anexplosives trial approval, means each of the
following—(a)a description of the explosive,
including—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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explosives, prohibited explosives and explosives trial
approvals[s 11]Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 16(i)the
name of the explosive; and(ii)thedesign,compositionandformulationoftheexplosive, including the mass of the
explosive; and(iii)theintendeduseoftheexplosiveandhowitfunctions; and(iv)theclassificationcodeandtheUnitedNationsnumber,withinthemeaningoftheUNmodelregulations, for the explosive; and(v)the shelf life recommended for the
explosive by itsmanufacturer;(b)detailsofallpossibleusesoftheexplosiveandthepurposeoftheapplicant’sintendeduseorusesoftheexplosive;(c)for
an explosive suitable for use in an underground coalmine—details of the explosive’s suitability
for the use,including the results of any tests carried
out to decidethe explosive’s suitability;(d)informationrelevanttoclassifyingtheexplosive,including—(i)the
results of any tests carried out, under the UNtests and
criteria, to classify the explosive; and(ii)anyclassificationcodefortheexplosivedecidedby the
Commonwealth, another State or a foreigncountry;(e)details of the manufacture of the
explosive, including—(i)the name of the
explosive’s manufacturer; and(ii)thecountryinwhichtheexplosivehasbeenmanufactured by
the manufacturer; and(iii)theperiodforwhichtheexplosivehasbeenmanufactured by
the manufacturer; and(iv)any information
in the applicant’s possession aboutthe safety
history of the explosive’s use, whether inAustralia or
elsewhere;Current as at [Not applicable]
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2 Authorised explosives, prohibited explosives and explosives trial
approvals[s 12](f)iftheexplosiveispackaged,detailsofthepackaging,including—(i)markings on the package; and(ii)the number of
explosives contained in the package;and(iii)ifthepackaginghasbeentestedundertheAustralianexplosivescodeortheAustraliandangerousgoodscode—theresultsofthetestingandtheapprovalnumberassignedtothepackaging;(g)a
safety data sheet for the explosive;(h)awrittenstatement,preparedbythesupplieroftheexplosive,ofthesupplier’sdirectionsforthesafeuseand
disposal of the explosive.trial,foranexplosivestrialapproval,meansthetrial,experimentorexaminationforwhichanunauthorisedexplosiveorprohibitedexplosivewillbemanufactured,possessed, sold,
stored, transported or used.Division 2Authorised explosives12Classification of authorised explosives—Act,
s 8Forsection8(2)(b)oftheAct,anexplosivemustbeclassified—(a)foranexplosivetowhichtheUNmodelregulationsapply—(i)accordingtotheexplosive’sclass,divisionandcompatibilitygroupundertheUNmodelregulations;
or(ii)accordingtotheexplosive’sclass,divisionandpacking group under the UN model
regulations; or(b)for an explosive to which the UN model
regulations donot apply—Current as at
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explosives, prohibited explosives and explosives trial
approvals[s 13](i)iftheexplosiveismentionedintheAustralianexplosives code,
appendix 9—as an explosive toodangerous to
transport; or(ii)iftheexplosiveisasubstancedeclaredtobeanexplosiveundersection6—asnon-dangerousgoods.Notauthorised—indicativeonly13Request for
declaration of authorised explosive(1)A
person may ask the chief inspector to declare an explosiveto
be an authorised explosive.(2)The
request must—(a)be in the approved form; and(b)includeorbeaccompaniedbytheprescribedinformation;
and(c)be accompanied by the fee stated in
schedule 2, part 1for the request.(3)Thechiefinspectormayaskthepersontogive,withintheperiod stated by the chief inspector
but at least 28 days afterthedateoftherequest,anyfurtherrelevantinformationorevidencethechiefinspectorrequirestodecidewhethertomake the declaration.(4)Without limiting subsection (3), the
chief inspector may askthe person to give a sample of the
explosive.(5)Thepersonmustgivethechiefinspectorthefurtherinformation or
evidence requested.(6)Thepersonistakentohavewithdrawntherequestifthepersonfailstoprovidethefurtherinformationorevidencerequested within
the period stated by the chief inspector.14Advice of chief inspector’s decision(1)This section applies if the chief
inspector receives a requestunder section 13
that the chief inspector declare an explosiveto be an
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approvals[s 15](2)The
chief inspector must, as soon as practicable after decidingwhether to make the declaration, give the
person—(a)if the chief inspector decides to make
the declaration—notice of the declaration; or(b)ifthechiefinspectordecidesnottomakethedeclaration—an information notice for the
decision.Division 3Prohibited
explosives15Declaration of prohibited
explosive—Act, s 10For section 10 of the Act, an explosive
mentioned in schedule1, part 1 is a prohibited
explosive.Division 4Explosives trial
approvals16Application for explosives trial
approval(1)A person may apply to the chief
inspector for an explosivestrial
approval.(2)The application must—(a)be in the approved form; and(b)include or be accompanied by as much
of the prescribedinformationfortheapplicationastheapplicantcanreasonably obtain; and(c)beaccompaniedbytheprescribedfeefortheapplication.(3)Theapprovedformmustprovidefortheinclusionofthefollowing
information—(a)the reason for, or purpose of, the
trial;(b)the date the trial will start and the
estimated completiondate;(c)where the trial will be carried out;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Authorised explosives, prohibited explosives and explosives trial
approvals[s 17](d)the
estimated amount of explosive that will be used forthe
trial;(e)the name of the person who will
supervise the trial.(4)Thechiefinspectormayaskthepersontogive,withintheperiod stated by the chief inspector
but at least 28 days afterthedateoftherequest,anyfurtherrelevantinformationorevidencethechiefinspectorrequirestodecidewhethertoissue the approval.(5)Without limiting subsection (4), the
chief inspector may askthe person to give a sample of an
explosive that will be usedfor the
trial.(6)Thepersonmustgivethechiefinspectorthefurtherinformation or
evidence requested.(7)The person is taken to have withdrawn
the application if thepersonfailstoprovidethefurtherinformationorevidencerequested within
the period stated by the chief inspector.17How
chief inspector must deal with application(1)Thechiefinspectormustconsideranapplicationforanexplosives trial approval and decide
to—(a)issue the approval with—(i)the conditions stated in section 18;
and(ii)anyotherconditionsimposedbythechiefinspectorthatareconsistentwiththeconditionsstated in
section 18; or(b)refuse to issue the approval.(2)Ifthechiefinspectordecidestoissuetheexplosivestrialapproval, the chief inspector must, as soon
as practicable, givethe applicant—(a)the
approval; and(b)ifthechiefinspectordecidestoimposeconditionsonthe
approval under subsection (1)(a)(ii)—an informationnotice for the decision.Page 20Current as at [Not applicable]
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2A Obligations of employers generally[s 18](3)If the chief inspector decides not to
issue the explosives trialapproval, the chief inspector must, as
soon as practicable, givethe applicant an information notice
for the decision.18Conditions of explosives trial
approval(1)Anexplosivestrialapprovalissubjecttothefollowingconditions—(a)the
trial must not take place without the written consentof
the owner or occupier of the place where the trial iscarried out;(b)the
holder of the approval must ensure the trial is carriedoutinaccordanceinallmaterialrespectswiththeinformationgiventothechiefinspectorwiththeapplication for the approval;(c)the holder of the approval must give
the chief inspector awritten report about the trial as soon
as practicable afterthe trial is completed.(2)For subsection (1)(c), the report must
state—(a)the results of the trial; and(b)any action the holder of the approval
proposes to take inrelation to the explosive.Part
2AObligations of employersgenerally18AAge of employees—Act, s 33(1)Forsection33(1)(a)oftheAct,thefollowingagesareprescribed—(a)for
an employee who is employed to drive a vehicle thatis
transporting explosives—21 years or more;(b)otherwise—18 years or more.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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clearances[s 18B](2)This
section does not apply in relation to an employee who isemployed to work at a mine.Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPart 2BSecurity
clearances18BNotification requirements for security
clearance holders(1)Thissectionappliesifanyofthefollowingevents(eachanotifiableevent)happensduringthetermofasecurityclearance—(a)the
holder of the security clearance is, in Queensland orelsewhere,convictedoforchargedwitharelevantoffence;(b)theholderofthesecurityclearanceisnamedastherespondentinadomesticviolenceorderorpoliceprotection
notice;(c)releaseconditionsareimposedontheholderofthesecurityclearanceundertheDomesticandFamilyViolence
Protection Act 2012, section 125;(d)the
holder of the securityclearance becomes aware ofanotherchangeincircumstancesthataffectstheholder’ssuitabilitytocontinuetoholdthesecurityclearance;Example for
paragraph (d)—a change in the holder’s mental
health(e)thenameoraddressoftheholderofthesecurityclearance
changes.(2)Theholderofthesecurityclearancemust,assoonaspracticableaftertheholderbecomesawarethenotifiableeventhashappened,givethechiefinspectoranoticeaboutthe
event, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—(a)for
a notifiable event mentioned in subsection (1)(d)—50
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3 Authorities[s 19](b)for
a notifiable event mentioned in subsection (1)(e)—20penalty units; or(c)otherwise—200 penalty units.Part
3AuthoritiesDivision 1Types of authorities and relatedmatters19Authorities that may be issued—Act, s
13For section 13 of the Act, the following
authorities may beissued—•licence to import explosives•licence to export explosives•permit to import explosives•permit to export explosives•licence to manufacture
explosives•licence to sell explosives•licence to store explosives•permit to store explosives•licence to transport explosives•explosives driver licence•licence to use explosives•shotfirer licence•fireworks contractor licence•fireworks operator licence•licence to collect ammunition.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Authorities[s 20]20Term
of authority—Act, s 19Forsection19(1)oftheAct,themaximumtermofanauthority
is—(a)for a fireworks contractor licence or
a fireworks operatorlicence—3 years; or(b)for another authority—5 years.21Fees stated in sch 2The
fees payable under the Act for an authority are stated inschedule 2, part 1.22Working out fee for authorityThe
prescribed fee for an authority is—(a)for
the issue of a licence—the application fee and thelicence fee for the licence; or(b)fortherenewalofalicence—thelicencefeeforthelicence; or(c)for
the amendment of a licence—the application fee forthe
licence; or(d)fortheissueofapermit—theapplicationfeeforthepermit.23Refund of fee if licence
surrendered(1)All or part of a licence fee paid may
be refunded if—(a)the licence is issued for a term
longer than 1 year; and(b)the licence is
surrendered during the term.(2)Forsubsection(1),theamountthatmayberefundedisthelicence fee for
each whole year of the unexpired term of thelicence.Page
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3 Authorities[s 23A]23AOccupational authorities—Act, sch 2For
schedule 2 of the Act, definition occupational authority,each
of the following authorities is prescribed—(a)an
explosives driver licence;(b)a fireworks
operator licence;(c)a shotfirer licence;(d)a licence to use explosives;(e)a licence to collect
ammunition.Division 2Matters
authorised by authorities24Application of
division(1)For section 13 of the Act, this
division prescribes the mattersauthorised by
each type of authority.(2)However, each
authorisation of a matter under this division issubject to any relevant restrictions or
prohibitions under thisregulation or a condition or other
provision of the authority.25Licence to import
explosives and licence to exportexplosives(1)Alicencetoimportexplosivesauthorisestheholderofthelicence to—(a)bring the explosives stated in the licence
into the Statefrom another country; and(b)possess the explosives for the purpose
of bringing them,under the licence, into the State.(2)Alicencetoexportexplosivesauthorisestheholderofthelicence to—(a)send
the explosives stated in the licence from the Stateto
another country; andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Authorities[s 26](b)possess the explosives for the purpose of
sending them,under the licence, to another
country.(3)A licence to import explosives or
licence to export explosivesdoes not
authorise the holder of the licence to purchase or sellexplosives.26Permit to import explosives and permit to
exportexplosives(1)Apermittoimportexplosivesauthorisestheholderofthepermit to—(a)bring into the State from another country,
on the day andin the way stated in the permit, the
explosives stated inthe permit; and(b)possess the explosives for the purpose of
bringing them,under the permit, into the State.(2)Apermittoexportexplosivesauthorisestheholderofthepermit to—(a)send
from the State to another country, on the day and inthe
way stated in the permit, the explosives stated in thepermit; and(b)possess the explosives for the purpose of
sending them,under the permit, to another country.(3)A permit to import explosives or
permit to export explosivesdoes not
authorise the holder of the permit to purchase or sellexplosives.27Licence to manufacture explosivesA
licence to manufacture explosives authorises the holder ofthe
licence to—(a)manufacture, at the place, if any,
stated in the licence,the explosives stated in the licence;
and(b)possess explosives manufactured under
the licence; andPage 26Current as at
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3 Authorities[s 28](c)possessexplosivesusedinthemanufactureoftheexplosives stated in the licence;
and(d)purchaseexplosivesusedinthemanufactureoftheexplosives stated in the licence;
and(e)if a place is stated in the
licence—store the explosives atthe place as
required under part 8; and(f)ifthelicenceisforamobilemanufacturingunit—transport explosives manufactured under the
licence, orused in the manufacture of the explosives
stated in thelicence, in the mobile manufacturing
unit.28Licence to sell explosivesAlicencetosellexplosivesauthorisestheholderofthelicence to—(a)sell,ataplace,ifany,statedinthelicence,theexplosives stated in the licence;
and(b)possess the explosives for the purpose
of selling themunder the licence; and(c)purchase the explosives for the purpose of
selling themunder the licence; and(d)if a
place is stated in the licence—store the explosives attheplaceasrequiredunderpart8forthepurposeofselling them under the licence.29Licence to store explosivesAlicencetostoreexplosivesauthorisestheholderofthelicence to—(a)store,ataplacestatedinthelicence,theexplosivesstated in the
licence; and(b)possess the explosives for the purpose
of storing themunder the licence; and(c)purchase the explosives for the purpose of
storing themunder the licence.Current as at
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Authorities[s 30]30Permit to store explosivesApermittostoreexplosivesauthorisestheholderofthepermit to—(a)store, at a place and for the period stated
in the permit,the explosives stated in the permit;
and(b)possesstheexplosives,fortheperiodstatedinthepermit, for the
purpose of storing them under the permit.31Licence to transport explosives(1)A licence to transport explosives
authorises the holder of thelicence
to—(a)operate a business of transporting the
explosives statedin the licence in the way stated in the
licence; and(b)possesstheexplosivesforthepurposeofoperatingabusinessoftransportingtheexplosivesunderthelicence.(2)A
licence to transport explosives does not authorise the
holderof the licence to purchase
explosives.31AExplosives driver licenceAnexplosivesdriverlicenceauthorisestheholderofthelicence to transport explosives by
driving a vehicle that, underalicencetotransportexplosives,isavehicleinwhichexplosives of
that class may be transported.32Licence to use explosivesA
licence to use explosives authorises the holder of the
licenceto—(a)use the
explosives stated in the licence for the purposestated in the licence; and(b)possesstheexplosivesforthepurposeofusingthemunder the licence; andPage 28Current as at [Not applicable]
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3 Authorities[s 33](c)purchase the explosives for the purpose of
using themunder the licence; and(d)storeandtransporttheexplosives,asrequiredunderparts 8 and 9, for the purpose of using them
under thelicence.33Shotfirer licence(1)A
shotfirer licence authorises the holder of the licence to—(a)use the blasting explosives stated in
the licence; and(b)possess the blasting explosives for
the purpose of usingthem under the licence; and(c)purchase the blasting explosives for
the purpose of usingthem under the licence; and(d)store the blasting explosives, as
required under part 8,for the purpose of using them under
the licence; and(e)transport the blasting explosives, as
required under part9, for the purpose of using them under the
licence.(2)However,ashotfirerlicenceauthorisestheholderofthelicence to do a thing mentioned in
subsection (1)(a), (c) or (e)onlyiftheholderhasacurrentcompetencyassessmentinrelation to the doing of the thing.(3)In this section—current
competency assessment, in relation to the doing of athing mentioned in subsection (1)(a), (c) or
(e) by the holderofashotfirerlicence,meansanassessmentbyaregisteredtraining
organisation—(a)that the holder has attained the
specific competencies inthe use of blasting explosives
contained in the industrytraining packages approved by the
chief inspector andpublished on the department’s website;
and(b)thatwasperformedwithin5yearsbeforethedaythething is done.Current as at
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Authorities[s 34]34Fireworks contractor licenceAfireworkscontractorlicenceauthorisestheholderofthelicence to—(a)organise,oragreetoorganise,afireworksdisplayforthe display host for a fireworks
display; and(b)possess fireworks for the purpose of
supplying them to afireworks operator; and(c)purchasefireworksforuseinafireworksdisplayorganised by the fireworks contractor;
and(d)supply fireworks to a fireworks
operator for use by thefireworks operator in a fireworks
display organised bythe fireworks contractor; and(e)store and transport fireworks, as
required under parts 8and 9, for the purpose of supplying
them to a fireworksoperator.35Fireworks operator licence(1)Afireworksoperatorlicenceauthorisestheholderofthelicence to—(a)usefireworksforthepurposeofafireworksdisplayorganised by a fireworks contractor;
and(b)possessfireworksforthepurposeofusingtheminafireworks
display organised by a fireworks contractor;and(c)store and transport the fireworks, as
required under parts8 and 9, for the purpose of using them
in a fireworksdisplay organised by a fireworks
contractor.(2)A fireworks operator licence does not
authorise the holder ofthe licence to purchase
fireworks.36Licence to collect ammunitionA
licence to collect ammunition authorises the holder of thelicence to—Page 30Current as at [Not applicable]
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3 Authorities[s 36A](a)bring collectors’ ammunition into the State
from anothercountry; and(b)send
collectors’ ammunition from the State to anothercountry; and(c)purchase, sell and possess collectors’
ammunition; and(d)storeandtransportcollectors’ammunitionasrequiredunder parts 8
and 9.Division 3Appropriate
persons for issue ofauthorities36AExplosives driver licence(1)Apersonisanappropriatepersonfortheissueofanexplosives
driver licence if—(a)the person—(i)is
21 years or more; and(ii)holds a valid
driver licence; and(iii)has, within the
3 year period ending on the day theapplication for
the licence is made, been assessedbyaregisteredtrainingorganisationashavingattainedthespecificcompetenciesinthetransportingofexplosivescontainedintheindustrytrainingpackagesapprovedbythechiefinspectorandpublishedonthedepartment’swebsite;
and(b)the chief inspector is reasonably
satisfied the person—(i)isphysicallyabletodriveavehicletransportingexplosives;
and(ii)issuitablehavingregardtotheperson’sdrivinghistory; and(iii)is,
in all the circumstances, an appropriate personfor the issue of
an explosives driver licence.Current as at
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Authorities[s 37](2)In
this section—valid, in relation to
a driver licence, means—(a)the licence has
not expired; and(b)the licence has not been cancelled or
suspended; and(c)the person is not disqualified, by
order of an Australiancourt, from holding or obtaining a
driver licence.37Shotfirer licence(1)A
person is an appropriate person for the issue of a shotfirerlicenceifthechiefinspectorisreasonablysatisfiedtheperson—(a)is
an adult; and(b)is physically able to carry out
blasting activities; and(c)has,withinthe5yearperiodendingonthedaytheapplication for the licence is made, been
assessed by aregisteredtrainingorganisationashavingattainedthespecific competencies in the use of
blasting explosivescontained in the industry training packages
approved bythechiefinspectorandpublishedonthedepartment’swebsite;
and(d)has satisfactory knowledge of the
following matters—(i)the requirements under the Act about
the storage,transport,manufacture,saleanduseofblastingexplosives;(ii)the
hazards associated with each type of blastingexplosivestatedinthelicence,itsblastingcharacteristics,andtheproceduresandmethodsfor safely and
securely handling the explosive;(iii)thepotentialenvironmentalconsequencesofblastingandmethodsforminimisingtheadverseeffects of
blasting; and(e)is proficient in the following—(i)designing, loading and initiating
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3 Authorities[s 38](ii)handling misfires;(iii)disposing of blasting explosives; and(f)is, in all the circumstances, an
appropriate person for theissue of a shotfirer licence.(2)For subsection (1)(d) and (e), the
chief inspector may requirethe person to
take a written, oral or practical examination.38Fireworks contractor licence(1)A person is an appropriate person for
the issue of a fireworkscontractor licence if the chief
inspector is reasonably satisfiedthepersonor,ifthepersonisacorporation,anexecutiveofficer or
employee of the corporation—(a)is
21 years or more; and(b)holdsafireworksoperatorlicenceoranequivalentauthority;
and(c)has held a fireworks operator licence
or an equivalentauthority for 3 years or more; and(d)either—(i)has,
within the 3 year period ending on the day theapplication for
the licence is made, been assessedbyaregisteredtrainingorganisationashavingattainedthespecificcompetenciesinorganisingfireworksdisplayscontainedintheindustrytraining packages approved by the chief
inspectorand published on the department’s website;
or(ii)otherwisedemonstratestheskill,knowledgeandexperience required to organise
fireworks displaysto a standard considered by the chief
inspector tobe necessary for the safety and health of
persons;and(e)is, in all the
circumstances, an appropriate person for theissue of a
fireworks contractor licence.Current as at
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Authorities[s 39](2)For
subsection (1)(d)(ii), the chief inspector may require theperson to take a written, oral or practical
examination.(3)In this section—equivalent
authoritymeans a licence issued under the law
ofanother State authorising the person to use
fireworks.Notauthorised—indicativeonly39Fireworks
operator licence(1)A person is an appropriate person for
the issue of a fireworksoperator licence if the chief
inspector is reasonably satisfiedthe
person—(a)is an adult; and(b)isphysicallyabletousefireworksinafireworksdisplay; and(c)either—(i)has,
within the 3 year period ending on the day theapplication for
the licence is made, been assessedbyaregisteredtrainingorganisationashavingattainedthespecificcompetenciesintheuseoffireworksinfireworksdisplayscontainedintheindustrytrainingpackagesapprovedbythechiefinspectorandpublishedonthedepartment’swebsite;
or(ii)otherwisedemonstratestheskill,knowledgeandexperience required to use fireworks
to a standardconsidered by the chief inspector to be
necessaryfor the safety and health of persons;
and(d)has satisfactory knowledge of the
following matters—(i)the requirements under the Act about
the storage,transport, manufacture, sale and use of
fireworks;(ii)the hazards
associated with each type of fireworkstatedinthelicence,andtheproceduresandmethodsforsafelyandsecurelyhandlingthefirework;Page 34Current as at [Not applicable]
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3 Authorities[s 40](iii)the
requirements underthe Queensland fireworkscode; and(e)is, in all the circumstances, an
appropriate person for theissue of a fireworks operator
licence.(2)Forsubsection
(1)(c)(ii)and(d),thechiefinspectormayrequirethepersontotakeawritten,oralorpracticalexamination.40Other
authorities(1)Apersonisanappropriatepersonfortheissueofanauthority, other
than an authority mentioned in sections 36Ato 39, if the
chief inspector is reasonably satisfied the personor,
if the person is a corporation, an executive officer of thecorporation—(a)is
an adult; and(b)isphysicallyabletohandleexplosivesundertheauthority; and(c)has
satisfactory knowledge of—(i)therequirementsundertheActapplicabletoholders of the authority; and(ii)the hazards
associated with the explosives to whichthe authority
would apply; and(d)is, in all the circumstances, an
appropriate person for theissue of the authority.(2)Forsubsection
(1)(c),thechiefinspectormayrequiretheperson to take a written, oral or practical
examination.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Authorities[s 41]Division 4Applications for licences totransport explosivesNotauthorised—indicativeonly41Additional
requirement for applicant for licence(1)This
section applies in relation to an applicant for a licence totransport explosives.(2)The
chief inspector may, by notice given to the applicant, asktheapplicanttoproducewrittenevidencethatavehicletheapplicantproposestousetotransportacategory2load,acategory3loadoraplacardloadunderthelicence,ifgranted, is covered by a policy of
insurance, or other form ofindemnity,
described in section 144.(3)The applicant is
taken to have withdrawn the application if theapplicantfailstoproducetheevidencerequestedwithin14days
after the day the notice is given.Division 5General provisions for authorityholders42Employee of particular authority holder
taken to beholder of authority(1)Thissectionappliestoanemployeeoftheholderofaprescribed authority who is—(a)acting within the scope of the
employee’s employment;and(b)if
the prescribed authority is a licence to use explosives,ashotfirerlicenceorafireworksoperatorlicence—acting in the presence and under the direct
supervisionof the holder of the prescribed
authority.(2)Theemployeeistakentobeaholderoftheprescribedauthority.(3)In
this section—prescribed authoritymeans any of the
following—Page 36Current as at
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3 Authorities[s 43](a)a
licence to import explosives;(b)a
licence to export explosives;(c)a
licence to manufacture explosives;(d)a
licence to sell explosives;(e)a
licence to store explosives;(f)a
permit to store explosives;(g)a
licence to transport explosives;(h)a
licence to use explosives;(i)a shotfirer
licence;(j)a fireworks contractor licence;(k)a fireworks operator licence;(l)a licence or permit issued under
theWeapons Act 1990.43Notification requirements for all
authority holders(1)Thissectionappliesifanyofthefollowingevents(eachaprescribed event) happens during
the term of an authority—(a)the holder of
the authority becomes aware of a change incircumstances
that prevents the holder complying withthe Act or a
condition of the authority;Example for
paragraph (a)—a change in the holder’s physical
health(b)if the holder of the authority is an
individual—(i)the holder’s name changes; or(ii)the holder’s
address changes; or(iii)theholderbecomesaninsolventunderadministration;(c)if
the holder of the authority is a corporation—(i)thereisachangetothecorporation’sexecutiveofficers; orCurrent as at
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Authorities[s 43A](ii)thecorporationbecomesanexternallyadministered
corporation;(d)if the holder of the authority is a
corporation other thanalistedcorporation—thereisachangetothecorporation’s shareholders;(e)iftheauthorityisnotasecuritysensitiveauthorityorthe holder of the authority is a
corporation—the holderis, in Queensland or elsewhere,
convicted of or chargedwith an offence involving a prescribed
activity.(2)The holder of the authority must, as
soon as practicable afterthe holder becomes aware the
prescribed event has happened,givethechiefinspectoranoticeabouttheevent,unlesstheholder has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—(a)for
a prescribed event mentioned in subsection (1)(b)(i)or
(ii)—20 penalty units; or(b)otherwise—200
penalty units.(3)In this section—externally
administered corporationmeans a Chapter 5 bodycorporate within the meaning of the
Corporations Act, section9.insolventunderadministrationseetheCorporationsAct,section 9.43ANotification requirements for holders of
securitysensitive authorities(1)Thissectionappliesifanyofthefollowingevents(eachaprescribedevent)happensduringthetermofasecuritysensitive
authority—(a)if the holder of the authority is a
listed corporation—(i)theresponsiblepersonforthecorporationstopsbeing employed or engaged by the
corporation; orPage 38Current as at
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3 Authorities[s 44](ii)theresponsiblepersonforthecorporationis,inQueensland or elsewhere, convicted of
or chargedwith a relevant offence; or(iii)theresponsiblepersonforthecorporationisnamedastherespondentinadomesticviolenceorder or police protection notice; or(iv)release
conditions are imposed on the responsibleperson for the
corporation under the Domestic andFamily Violence
Protection Act 2012, section 125;(b)if
the holder of the authority is a corporation other thana
listed corporation—(i)anexecutiveofficerofthecorporationis,inQueensland or elsewhere, convicted of
or chargedwith a relevant offence; or(ii)an executive
officer of the corporation is named astherespondentinadomesticviolenceorderorpolice protection notice; or(iii)releaseconditionsareimposedonanexecutiveofficer of the
corporation under the Domestic andFamily Violence
Protection Act 2012, section 125.(2)The
holder of the security sensitive authority must, as soon aspracticableaftertheholderbecomesawaretheprescribedeventhashappened,givethechiefinspectoranoticeaboutthe
event, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.44Notification requirements for
particular authority holders(1)Thissectionappliesif,duringthetermofaprescribedauthority, the
holder of the authority proposes to do any of thefollowing things—(a)change the construction or location of a
building statedintheauthorityasaplacewhereactivitiesmaybecarried out under the
authority;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Authorities[s 45](b)constructanewbuildinginwhichactivitiesareproposed to be carried out under the
authority;(c)use new equipment or vehicles, or
change the location ofequipmentusedwhentheauthoritywasissued,inconnectionwithcarryingoutactivitiesundertheauthority.(2)Theholdermust,beforedoingthething,givethechiefinspectornoticeoftheproposalunlesstheholderhasareasonable excuse.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(3)In this
section—newequipmentorvehicles,inrelationtoaprescribedauthority,meansequipmentorvehiclesnotproposedtobeusedinconnectionwithcarryingoutactivitiesundertheauthority when the holder applied for
the authority.prescribed authoritymeans any of the
following—(a)a licence to manufacture
explosives;(b)a licence to store explosives;(c)a licence to transport
explosives.45Record keeping relating to disposal of
explosives(1)Thissectionappliesif,duringthetermofaprescribedauthority, the
holder of the authority disposes of an explosive.(2)The holder must make a record under
subsection (3) of eachexplosive disposed of under the
prescribed authority.Maximum penalty—100 penalty
units.(3)The record must include—(a)the amount and type of explosive
disposed of; and(b)the date of disposal; and(c)details of where the explosive was
disposed of.(4)In this section—Page 40Current as at [Not applicable]
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3 Authorities[s 46]prescribed
authoritymeans any of the following
authorities—(a)a licence to import explosives;(b)a licence to export explosives;(c)a licence to manufacture
explosives;(d)a licence to sell explosives;(e)a licence to store explosives;(f)a licence to transport
explosives;(g)a licence to use explosives;(h)a shotfirer licence;(i)a fireworks contractor licence.Division 5ASafety and
security requirements46Definitions for
divisionIn this division—emergency
eventincludes the following—(a)an
explosion;(b)a fire;(c)asecuritybreachataplaceatwhichanactivityiscarried out under a prescribed
authority;(d)an event that requires a response to a
security threat;Examples of an event for paragraph
(d)—a security lockdown or an attack relating to
national security(e)a flood;(f)a
cyclone.national counter terrorism alert
levelmeans the current levelofalertforAustraliaofaterroristactbeingcarriedoutaspublished by the
Commonwealth Government.prescribed authoritymeans the following—Current as at
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Authorities[s 46A](a)a
licence to import explosives;(b)a
licence to export explosives;(c)a
licence to manufacture explosives;(d)a
licence to sell explosives;(e)a
licence to store explosives;(f)a
licence to transport explosives;(g)a
licence to use explosives;(h)a shotfirer
licence;(i)a fireworks contractor licence.safety and security management systemmeansadocumentthatsetsoutasystemthatincorporatesriskmanagementelements and
practices to—(a)protectthesafetyandhealthofpersonswhomaybeaffectedbyactivitiescarriedoutunderaprescribedauthority;
and(b)ensure explosives handled under the
authority are keptsecurelysothattheexplosivescannotbeaccessedbypersons who should not have access.46ARequirement for safety and security
management system(1)This section applies to the holder of
a prescribed authority if 1or more
employees of the holder carry out activities under theauthority.(2)Theholderoftheauthoritymusthaveandgiveeffecttoasafetyandsecuritymanagementsystemthatcomplieswithsubsections (3)
and (4).Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.(3)For subsection (2), the safety and
security management systemis to relate to—(a)if a
place is stated in the prescribed authority as a placeatwhichanactivitymaybecarriedoutundertheauthority—the place; orPage 42Current as at [Not applicable]
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3 Authorities[s 46A]Examples of a
place for paragraph (a)—•an explosives
factory•premises where explosives are
stored(b)ifanactivityiscarriedoutundertheprescribedauthority other
than at a place mentioned in paragraph(a)—the
activity.Examples of an activity for paragraph
(b)—•blasting activities carried out under
a prescribed authorityat various locations•transporting explosives(4)The safety and security management
system must include thefollowing—(a)a
description of the holder’s safety and security policy;(b)detailsoftheorganisationalstructureoftheholder’soperations,includingdetailsofthepersonnelresponsible for
performing all the functions provided forunder the
system;(c)a system procedure for each matter
stated in schedule 3,part 1;(d)anoperationalprocedureforeachmatterstatedinschedule 3, part 2 that applies to the place
or activity towhich the system applies;(e)a security plan that complies with
section 46C;(f)an emergency response plan to manage
risk to the safetyand health of persons and the security of
explosives inan emergency event;(g)a
process for ongoing consultation with employees andcontractors of the holder who are engaged in
carryingoutactivitiesundertheprescribedauthority,atleastonce in each
month, about safety and security in relationto the
activities.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Authorities[s 46B]46BSafety and security requirements under other
legislationTo remove any doubt, it is declared that the
safety and securitymanagementsystemmaybepartofasafetyandsecuritymanagement
system (however called) required under anotherAct.Example—The safety and
security management system may be part of a safety andhealth management system for a coal mine
required under the CoalMining Safety and Health Act
1999.46CContents of security planA
security plan must—(a)identify security risks for explosives
that may affect anindividual, property and information kept by
the holderof a prescribed authority about explosives;
and(b)adopt processes that deal with
identified security risksfor explosives activities, that
ensure—(i)the explosives are kept securely;
and(ii)recordsarekeptthataresufficienttoallowtheinspectortoassesswhethertheplanhasbeencomplied with;
and(iii)methodsareusedthatidentifywhenexplosiveshavebeenaccessedandidentifyaccesstoexplosives by a person who should not
have accessto explosives; and(iv)thechainofpossessionoftheexplosivescanbetracedfromtheholderoftheauthoritytotheholder of another prescribed
authority; and(v)the explosives are delivered to a
person authorisedin the security plan to have access to the
explosivesand to receive the explosives; and(vi)records are kept
that identify the persons who, inthescopeoftheiremployment,areallowedunsupervised
access to explosives.Page 44Current as at
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3 Authorities[s 46D]46DRequirement to review security planTheholderoftheprescribedauthoritymustreviewthesecurity plan—(a)annually; and(b)if
any of the following happens—(i)achangeinthenationalcounterterrorismalertlevel or level of risk;(ii)there is a loss of explosives;(iii)thereisunauthorisedentry,orattemptedunauthorisedentry,totheplacewheretheexplosives are stored;(iv)anexplosivesstockdiscrepancycannotbereconciled with records kept by the
holder;(v)an explosive has been stolen;(vi)an explosive has
been fraudulently obtained;(vii)anexplosiveoranexplosivefacilityhasbeenintentionally
damaged;(viii) informationkeptbytheholderinrelationtoexplosives has been lost or stolen;(ix)anexplosivehasbeenaccessedbyapersonwhoshould not have access to the
explosive;(x)anexplosivehasbeensoldandhasnotbeendelivered by the
expected delivery day.Maximum penalty—100 penalty
units.Division 6Applications for
renewal ofparticular authorities47Information that must accompany
application(1)This section applies to an application
to renew—(a)a licence to use explosives; orCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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explosives[s 48](b)a
shotfirer licence; or(c)a fireworks
operator licence.(2)Theapplicationmustbeaccompaniedbyarecordoftheexplosives used under the licence by
the holder of the licenceduring the term of the licence.Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPart 4Possessing
explosives48Explosives to which s 34(1) of Act
does not apply(1)Forsection
34(2)oftheAct,thefollowingexplosivesareprescribed—(a)an
unrestricted firework;(b)a distress
signal;(c)an explosive designed to activate an
airbag, seatbelt, fireextinguisher or parachute;(d)an electric match;(e)a
safety fuse or igniter;(f)a power device
cartridge;(g)small arms ammunition, and an
explosive ingredient ofsmall arms ammunition, thatis
possessed by a personwhoislicensedorotherwiseauthorisedundertheWeapons Act 1990to use a
firearm;(h)anexplosivemanufacturedasmentionedinsection 38(2)(a)oftheActthatispossessedbytheperson who manufactured the
explosive;(i)an explosive stored at a government
magazine;(j)an explosive possessed by a person who
is transportingtheexplosiveandwhoholdsanauthorityunderacorresponding law to transport the
explosive;(k)collectors’ammunitionpossessedbyaprescribedammunition
collector;Page 46Current as at
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4 Possessing explosives[s 49](l)anexplosivethatisstoredinasecuredareaatalaboratoryatanindustrialfacility,educationalinstitution or
research facility for use at the laboratoryand is not more
than—(i)iftheexplosiveissecuritysensitiveammoniumnitrate—3kg;
or(ii)iftheexplosiveisotherthansecuritysensitiveammonium nitrate—100g.(2)In
this section—corresponding lawsee section
50(6) of the Act.secured areasee section
97.49Children prohibited from possessing
particularexplosives(1)A
person must not possess an explosive mentioned in section48(1) unless the person is an adult.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1)doesnotapplyinrelationtothefollowingexplosives—(a)an
unrestricted firework;(b)a distress
signal on board a vehicle;(c)smallarmsammunitionthatispossessedbyapersonwhoislicensedorotherwiseauthorisedundertheWeaponsAct1990touseafirearmthatusestheammunition.50Possession and initiation of particular
explosives inpublic place prohibited(1)A
person must not, unless the person is authorised to do soundertheActorhasareasonableexcuse,possessanexplosive,otherthananunrestrictedfirework,inapublicplace.Current as at
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Importing and exporting explosives[s 51]Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)A person must not, unless the person
is authorised to do sounder the Act or has a reasonable
excuse, initiate an explosive,other than an
unrestricted firework, in a public place.Maximum
penalty—200 penalty units.Part 5Importing and
exportingexplosivesDivision 1Exemptions51Explosives exempt from s 36 of Act(1)Anexplosiveisexemptfromsection 36oftheActiftheexplosive is—(a)partoftheoperationalequipmentofaprescribedvehicle;
or(b)a distress signal on board a
prescribed vehicle.Examples—•an
airbag in a vehicle•adistresssignalonboardaboataspartoftheboat’ssafetyequipment(2)Also, small arms ammunition is exempt from
section 36 of theAct if the ammunition is sent out of the
State, or brought intothe State—(a)byapersonwhoislicensedorotherwiseauthorisedunder theWeapons Act 1990to use a firearm
that usesthe ammunition; and(b)onlyfortheperson’spersonaluseforsportsortargetshooting or
recreational shooting.(3)In this
section—Page 48Current as at
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5 Importing and exporting explosives[s 52]prescribedvehiclemeansavehicleenteringtheStatefromanother country or leaving the State for
another country.Notauthorised—indicativeonly52Explosives exempt from s 37 of
ActAnexplosiveisexemptfromsection37oftheActiftheexplosive is
collectors’ ammunition.Division 2Requirements for
holders oflicences to import explosives andlicences to export explosives53Definition for divisionIn
this division—relevant licencemeans—(a)a licence to import explosives;
or(b)a licence to export explosives.54Condition of explosivesTheholderofarelevantlicencemustnotbringanimportexplosiveintotheStatefromanothercountry,orsendanexport explosive from the State to another
country, unless—(a)theholderisreasonablysatisfiedtheexplosiveisinasafe and secure
condition for transport; and(b)the
explosive has been classified; and(c)thepackagingoftheexplosiveismarkedwiththecorrect classification code for the
explosive; and(d)the explosive is an authorised
explosive; and(e)theexplosiveispackaged,markedandlabelledasrequired under—(i)the
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Importing and exporting explosives[s 55](ii)the Australian
dangerous goods code; and(f)the holder can
provide, on the request of an inspector, asafety data
sheet for the explosive; and(g)theholderhastakenreasonablestepstoensuretheexplosive will function as it was designed
to function.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.55Ensuring explosive complies with
notice under s 37 ofAct(1)This section
applies to the holder of a relevant licence who isrequired under section 37 of the Act to give
the chief inspectornoticeforanimportexplosivebroughtintotheStateoranexport explosive sent to another
country.(2)The holder must ensure the explosive
complies in all materialrespects with the details stated in
the notice.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.56Record keeping(1)Theholderofarelevantlicencemustkeeparecordundersubsection (2) of each import explosive
brought into the Statefrom another country, and each export
explosive sent from theState to another country, under the
licence.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)The record must include the
following—(a)the name of the explosive;(b)the amount of the explosive;(c)the date the explosive was brought
into the State or sentto the country;(d)thenameoftheconsigneeandconsignoroftheexplosive.Page 50Current as at [Not applicable]
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5 Importing and exporting explosives[s 57]57Ensuring particular persons are aware
of obligationsThe holder of a relevant licence must take
reasonable steps toensure an employee or contractor of the
holder is aware of,andcomplieswith,therequirementsundertheActaboutbringing import explosives into the State
from another countryorsendingexportexplosivesfromtheStatetoanothercountry.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.58Making explosive available for
inspectionTheholderofarelevantlicencemust,ontherequestofaninspector,makeanexplosivebroughtintotheState,orproposedtobesenttoanothercountry,underthelicenceavailable for
inspection by the inspector at a time and placereasonably
required by the inspector.Maximum penalty—50 penalty
units.59Handling of explosive at portTheholderofarelevantlicencemustnotsendanexportexplosive from
the State, or bring an import explosive into theState, at a port that does not have approved
explosives limits.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.Division 3Requirements for
holders of permitsto import explosives and permits toexport explosives60Definition for divisionIn this
division—relevant permitmeans—(a)a permit to import explosives;
or(b)a permit to export explosives.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Importing and exporting explosives[s 61]61Ensuring particular persons are aware
of obligationsThe holder of a relevant permit must take
reasonable steps toensure an employee or contractor of the
holder is aware of,andcomplieswith,therequirementsundertheActaboutbringing import explosives into the State
from another countryorsendingexportexplosivesfromtheStatetoanothercountry.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.62Making explosive available for
inspectionTheholderofarelevantpermitmust,ontherequestofaninspector,makeanexplosivebroughtintotheState,orproposedtobesenttoanothercountry,underthepermitavailable for
inspection by the inspector at a time and placereasonably
required by the inspector.Maximum penalty—50 penalty
units.Division 4Handling of
explosives at port63Application of divisionThisdivisionappliesinrelationtoaportatwhichthefollowing amounts of explosives are, or are
proposed to be,handled at one time—(a)for
class 1, divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.6 explosives—more
than 250kg;(b)for class 1, division 1.3
explosives—more than 2,000kg;(c)for
a precursor—more than 25t;(d)forexplosivesotherthanexplosivesmentionedinparagraphs (a) to (c)—more than
400t.64Definitions for divisionIn
this division—Page 52Current as at
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5 Importing and exporting explosives[s 65]explosives limitsee section
66(a).explosives limits documentsee
section 66.risk assessment processmeans a process
for measuring theconsequences and likelihood of a
risk.65Requirements for handling explosives
at port(1)The port authority or port operator
responsible for a port mustensure—(a)explosives are not handled at the port
unless there areapproved explosives limits for the port;
and(b)explosives are handled at the port as
required under—(i)the port’s approved explosives limits;
and(ii)AS3846oralternativesafetyandsecuritymeasures for the
standard.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.(2)In this section—AS 3846means AS 3846—2005 (The handling and
transportof dangerous cargoes in port areas).66Port authority or port operator to
prepare explosiveslimits documentThe port
authority or port operator responsible for a port mayprepare, and give the chief inspector for
approval, a writtendocument(anexplosiveslimitsdocument)fortheportstating—(a)for
each class and division of explosives handled at theport—themaximumamount(theexplosiveslimit),workedoutusingariskassessmentprocess,ofexplosives that may be handled safely
and securely at aberth within the port at one time;
and(b)details of the risk assessment process
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Importing and exporting explosives[s 67]67How chief inspector must deal with
explosives limitsdocument(1)Thechiefinspectormust,assoonaspracticableafterreceiving an explosives limits document from
a port authorityor port operator, decide to—(a)approve,withorwithoutchangesorconditions,theexplosives limits for the port stated in the
document; or(b)refuse to approve the explosives
limits for the port statedin the document.(2)If
the chief inspector decides to approve the explosives limitsstated in the explosives limits document,
the chief inspectormust, as soon as practicable after making
the decision, givethe port authority or port operator—(a)notice of the explosives limits
approved for the port; and(b)if the chief
inspector decides to approve the explosiveslimitswithchangesorconditions—aninformationnotice for the
decision.(3)Ifthechiefinspectordecidestorefusetoapprovetheexplosives limits stated in the explosives
limits document, thechief inspector must give the port
authority or port operator aninformation
notice for the decision.68Changing approved
explosives limits(1)Thissectionappliestotheportauthorityorportoperatorresponsible for a port for which explosives
limits have beenapproved by the chief inspector under
section 67.(2)The port authority or port operator
may prepare, and give thechiefinspectorforapproval,anewexplosiveslimitsdocument stating different explosives limits
for the port.(3)The chief inspector must deal with the
new explosives limitsdocument under section 67.Page
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6 Manufacturing explosives[s 69]69Chief
inspector may impose interim explosives limits(1)This
section applies if—(a)there are approved explosives limits
for a port; and(b)the chief inspector is reasonably
satisfied the approvedexplosives limits are no longer
appropriate for the port.(2)The chief
inspector may decide to impose interim explosiveslimits for the port.(3)Ifthechiefinspectordecidestoimposeinterimexplosiveslimitsfortheport,thechiefinspectormustgivetheportauthorityorportoperatorresponsiblefortheportaninformation notice for the decision.(4)Interimexplosiveslimitsforaportmaybechangedbytheapproval, under
section 67, of explosives limits for the port.Part 6Manufacturing explosivesDivision 1Prescribed matters71Prescribed explosives and conditions—Act, s
38(1)For section 38(3) of the Act, each of
the following explosivesis prescribed—(a)an
explosive that—(i)consists of a mixture of ammonium
nitrate and fueloil in a proportion that achieves blasting;
and(ii)may include a
dye colouring agent;(b)a pyrotechnic
substance.(2)For section 38(3) of the Act, each of
the following conditionsis prescribed—(a)the
holder of the authority to use the explosive must bean
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Manufacturing explosives[s 72](b)foranexplosivementionedinsubsection(1)(a)—theexplosivemustbemanufacturedasrequiredunderAS2187, part 2 or alternative safety and
security measuresfor the standard;(c)for
a pyrotechnic substance—(i)the substance
must be manufactured for immediateusebytheholderasaspecialeffectforfilm,theatrical or
other entertainment purposes; and(ii)the
holder must be authorised to use the substance.Division 2Requirements for holders oflicences to manufacture explosives72Definition for divisionIn
this division—relevant licencemeans a licence
to manufacture explosives.73Manufacturing
explosivesThe holder of a relevant licence
must—(a)ensure an explosive manufactured under
the licence ismanufactured in a safe condition; and(b)ensure the explosive is correctly
classified; and(c)ensure the packaging of the explosive
is marked with thecorrect classification code for the
explosive; and(d)takereasonablestepstoensuretheexplosivewillfunction as it was designed to function;
and(e)for an explosive that is a mixture of
ammonium nitrateand fuel oil, with or without other
substances—(i)add a colouring agent that is soluble
in the fuel oilbefore mixing the ammonium nitrate and fuel
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6 Manufacturing explosives[s 74](ii)ensuretheexplosiveismanufacturedasrequiredunderAS2187,part2oralternativesafetyandsecurity measures for the standard;
and(f)for an explosive that is or includes
precursors—ensuretheexplosiveismanufacturedasrequiredundertheprecursorcodeoralternativesafetyandsecuritymeasures for the
code; and(g)foranexplosivemanufacturedinamobilemanufacturingunit—ensuretheexplosiveismanufacturedasrequiredunderthemobilemanufacturingcodeoralternativesafetyandsecuritymeasures for the
code.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.74Storing explosives manufacturedTheholderofarelevantlicencemustensureexplosivesmanufacturedunderthelicencearestoredinasecurewaythat—(a)prevents the loss or theft of the
explosives; and(b)enables missing explosives to be
identified.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.75Signage at explosives factory(1)This section applies to the holder of
a relevant licence if thelicence states a place, other than a
mobile manufacturing unit,where explosives may be manufactured
under the licence.(2)The holder must display each of the
following signs at everyentrance to the explosives factory, so
the sign is clearly visibleby a person
approaching the entrance—(a)a sign
displaying the word ‘HAZCHEM’ legibly in redletters at least
100mm high;(b)a classification sign for each
explosive in the factory.Maximum penalty—20 penalty
units.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Manufacturing explosives[s 76](3)The
holder must display, at every entrance to a building withinthefactory,sothesignisclearlyvisiblebyapersonapproachingtheentrance,aclassificationsignforeachexplosive in the
building.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(4)However, the holder need not comply
with subsection (3) foran explosive if—(a)the
explosive is stored in a tank inside the building; and(b)the holder displays a classification
sign for the explosiveadjacent to, or on the exterior
surface of, the tank.76Persons to whom
explosives may be suppliedTheholderofarelevantlicencemustensureanexplosivemanufactured
under the licence is supplied only to a personwho is
authorised to possess the explosive.Maximum
penalty—100 penalty units.77Documents to be
keptThe holder of a relevant licence must
ensure—(a)a safety data sheet for an explosive
manufactured underthe licence is kept at the place where the
explosive ismanufactured; and(b)ifthelicencestatesaplace,includingamobilemanufacturingunit,whereexplosivesmaybemanufactured under the licence—the
licence, or a copyof the licence, is kept at the place.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.Page
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Regulation 2017Part 6 Manufacturing explosives[s
78]Rules of conduct for persons atexplosives factoriesNotauthorised—indicativeonly78Definition for divisionIn
this division—relevant holder, in relation to
an explosives factory, means theholderofalicencetomanufactureexplosivesinwhichthefactoryisstatedasaplacewhereexplosivesmaybemanufactured under the licence.79Person must comply with instructions
and proceduresA person at an explosives factory must
comply with—(a)the lawful instructions of the
relevant holder; and(b)theproceduresundertherelevantholder’ssafetyandsecurity management system for the factory
to the extentthe procedures apply to the person.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.80Person must report particular
matters(1)Thissectionappliesifapersonatanexplosivesfactorybecomes aware of any of the following
matters—(a)adangeroussituationatthefactorythatinvolvesanimminent risk of death or injury to a
person;(b)a circumstance that has the potential
to adversely affecttheperson’sabilitytocomplywithinstructionsorprocedures mentioned in section 79;(c)an explosives incident happening at
the factory.(2)Immediately after becoming aware of
the matter, the personmust report the matter to the relevant
holder, unless the personhas a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Selling explosives[s 81]81Prohibited conductApersonatanexplosivesfactorymustnot,withoutreasonable
excuse—(a)wilfully remove, obscure or interfere
with—(i)asign,noticeorotherwritteninformationaboutsafely and securely handling explosives
displayedormadeavailableatthefactorybytherelevantholder; or(ii)alabelormarkingonanexplosiveoritspackaging; or(b)act
in a wilful or careless way that injures, or has thepotential to injure, a person at the
factory; or(c)handle an explosive at the factory
unless the person isauthorisedbytherelevantholdertohandletheexplosive.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.Part 7Selling
explosives82Explosives exempt from s 41 of
ActThe following explosives are exempt from
section 41 of theAct—(a)an
unrestricted firework;(b)a distress
signal;(c)an explosive designed to activate an
airbag, seatbelt, fireextinguisher or parachute;(d)a power device cartridge;(e)small arms ammunition sold by a person
who holds adealer’slicenceundertheWeaponsAct1990iftheperson sells the ammunition at a place
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7 Selling explosives[s 83](f)anexplosivesoldbyaperson(aserviceprovider)authorised to use the explosive
if—(i)theserviceproviderusestheexplosiveinthecourseofprovidingaservicetoanotherperson;and(ii)the person to
whom the explosive is sold does notpossess the
explosive at any time;Examples—•a
blasting explosive used by the holder of a shotfirer licencein
providing a blasting service to another person•a
firework used by a fireworks operator who is employed bythe
fireworks contractor for a fireworks display to use thefirework in the fireworks display that is
organised by thecontractor for the display host for the
display(g)an explosive sold by the chief
inspector under section125;(h)collectors’ammunitionsoldbyaprescribedammunition
collector.83Persons to whom explosives may be
soldFor section 42(d) of the Act, each of the
following persons isauthorised as a person to whom an
explosive may be sold—(a)for an explosive
mentioned in section 82(a) to (d)—anyperson;(b)for small arms ammunition—(i)a prescribed ammunition collector;
or(ii)apersonwhoislicensedorotherwiseauthorisedunder theWeapons Act 1990to use a
firearm;(c)forapropellantpowderusedtoreloadsmallarmsammunition—a
person who is an adult and is licensedor otherwise
authorised under theWeapons Act 1990touse
a firearm;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Selling explosives[s 84](d)for
an explosive used as an ingredient for manufacturinganotherexplosive(theexplosiveproduct)—apersonwho is
authorised to manufacture the explosive product;(e)afireworkscontractortowhomtheexplosivemaybesoldundertheconditionsofthefireworkscontractorlicence;(f)an inspector to whom a direction has
been given by thechiefinspectorundersection105BoftheActtopurchase the explosive.84Requirements about condition of explosives
sold(1)A person who sells an explosive, other
than an unrestrictedfirework or small arms ammunition,
must—(a)package the explosive in—(i)its original packaging; or(ii)apackagesufficientlydurabletopreventthespillage of, or damage to, the explosive;
and(b)ensurethepackageislabelledwiththecorrectclassification
code for the explosive.Maximum penalty—50 penalty
units.(2)A person must not sell an explosive
unless—(a)the person is reasonably satisfied the
explosive is in asafe condition for transport and use;
and(b)the explosive is sold—(i)beforetheexpiryofthemanufacturer’srecommended
shelf life for the explosive; or(ii)aftertheexpiryofthemanufacturer’srecommended
shelf life for the explosive and withthe written
consent of the chief inspector; and(c)thepersonhastakenreasonablestepstoensuretheexplosive will function as it was designed
to function.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.Page
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7 Selling explosives[s 85]85Exposing explosives for sale in shop window
prohibited(1)Apersonmustnotexposeanexplosiveforsaleinashopwindow.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)Subsection (1)doesnotapplyinrelationtoanexplosivementioned in
section 82(a) to (e).87Requirement to
report suspect or unusual request topurchase security
sensitive explosive(1)This section applies if—(a)theholderofalicencetosellexplosivesreceivesarequestfromanotherpersontopurchaseasecuritysensitive
explosive, whether or not the other person isidentified;
and(b)therequestcouldreasonablygiverisetoasuspicionthat—(i)the proposed purchase, or the use of
the explosiveafter the proposed purchase, may not comply
withthe Act; or(ii)the
proposed purchase is unusual.(2)The
holder must immediately give the chief inspector noticeofalldetailstheholderhasoftherequestandtheotherperson.Maximum
penalty—200 penalty units.(3)For subsection
(1)(b), the circumstances that could reasonablygive rise to a
suspicion mentioned in that subsection include,but are not
limited to, the following—(a)a request for a
cash sale;(b)the amount of the explosive is
unusual, having regard torelevant industry conventions;(c)the stated proposed use of the
explosive is unusual;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Selling explosives[s 88]Example—using blasting explosives for special
effects like blowing up acar, outside relevant industry
conventions(d)thestatedproposedlocationoftheproposeduseisunusual;Examples—•a
proposed use of a large amount of a security sensitiveexplosive in a major commercial area•a proposed use of a security sensitive
explosive to blow up acar in a shopping centre(e)the other person holds a licence of a
particular type andthe request is to purchase a security
sensitive explosiveforapurposeandusenotallowedunderthattypeoflicence;(f)the
request shows an absence by the other person of adetailedknowledgeofsecuritysensitiveexplosivesorthe
use of particular security sensitive explosives.88Restriction on holder of licence
selling security sensitiveexplosive to new client(1)This section applies if the holder of
a licence to sell explosives(theseller) proposes
to—(a)sell a security sensitive explosive to
a person (thenewclient)towhomthesellerhasnotpreviouslysoldasecurity sensitive explosive;
or(b)supplyasecuritysensitiveexplosivetoanemployeementioned in
section 42(1)(a) (also thenew client) if thesellerhasnotpreviouslysoldasecuritysensitiveexplosive to the new client’s
employer.(2)The seller must not sell orsupply the explosive to the newclient unless subsections (3) to (6) have
been complied with.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.(3)The seller must—(a)obtain each of the following—Page
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7 Selling explosives[s 88]Notauthorised—indicativeonly(i)thenewclient’snameandaddress(thepersonaldetails);(ii)thenewclient’stelephonenumberorotherelectronic
contact details;(iii)adocumentthatbearsthenewclient’ssignaturesigned in the seller’s presence or a
certified copy ofa document bearing the new client’s
signature;(iv)a signed
statement by the new client about how thenewclientproposestousetheexplosive(theproposed use);(v)ifthenewclientisanemployeementionedinsection 42(1)(a)—(A)written evidence of the matters mentioned
insection 42(1)(a); and(B)thetelephonenumberorotherelectroniccontact details
of the new client’s employer(also thepersonal details); and(b)obtain a certified copy of—(i)documentaryevidenceconfirmingthepersonaldetails;
andExampleofdocumentaryevidencethatmayconfirmthepersonal details—a current driver
licence held by the new client(ii)the
licence under the Act or theWeapons Act
1990heldbythenewclientthatauthorisesthenewclient to purchase the explosive from
the seller (theclient’s licence); and(c)make a written record (theclient record) of—(i)the personal details; and(ii)thetelephonenumberorotherelectroniccontactdetails obtained; and(iii)the
following details for each document obtainedunder paragraph
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Selling explosives[s 88](A)a
description of its nature or type;Example—‘driver licence’(B)any
identifying number;(C)any date of its issue;(D)details that allow the person who
apparentlyissued it to be identified; and(iv)the type of the
client’s licence and any expiry datestated on
it.(4)Thedocumentarysubsection
(3)(b)(i)—evidenceobtainedunder(a)must
not appear to have been forged or tampered with;and(b)must
include—(i)anameandaddressthatmatchesthenameandaddress given by the new client; and(ii)asignaturethatappearstomatchthesignaturementioned in
subsection (3)(a)(iii); and(iii)a
photo of the new client.(5)After complying
with subsection (3), the seller must give thechief
inspector—(a)a request in the approved form asking
the chief inspectortovalidatethenewclient’sidentityandtheclient’slicence; and(b)copies of the documents required to be
obtained undersubsection (3) and of the client
record.(6)The seller must not proceed with the
proposed sale or supplyunless the chief inspector gives the
seller notice that the chiefinspectorhasvalidatedthenewclient’sidentityandtheclient’s
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7 Selling explosives[s 89](7)Subsections (5)and(6)donotapplyiftheexplosiveispropellant powder and the client’s licence
is a licence undertheWeapons Act 1990that authorises
the proposed use.(8)Thissectiondoesnotapplyifthepersontowhomtheexplosives are proposed to be sold is an
inspector to whom adirection has been given by the chief
inspector under section105B of the Act to purchase the
explosives.89Restriction on holder of licence
selling security sensitiveexplosive to existing client(1)This section applies if the holder of
a licence to sell explosives(theseller) proposes
to—(a)sell a security sensitive explosive to
another person (theclient) to whom the
seller has previously sold a securitysensitive
explosive; or(b)supplyasecuritysensitiveexplosivetoanemployeementionedinsection42(1)(a)(alsotheclient)iftheseller has
previously sold a security sensitive explosiveto the client’s
employer.(2)The seller must not sell or supply the
explosive to the clientunless the seller has previously
complied with section 88(2)for the client,
as a new client under that section.Maximum
penalty—200 penalty units.(3)Also, if any of
the following circumstances applies, the sellermustnotsellorsupplytheexplosivetotheclientunlesssubsections (4) to (6) have been complied
with—(a)theclient’slicencementionedinsection88(3)(b)(ii)expires;(b)thechiefinspectorgivestheselleranoticethattheclient’slicencementionedinsection88(3)(b)(ii)hasbeen
cancelled or suspended;(c)theclientholdsadifferentlicencefromthelicenceunderwhichthesellerpreviouslysoldtheclientexplosives;Current as at
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Selling explosives[s 90](d)the
client’s licence mentioned in section 88(3)(b)(ii) hasbeen
renewed since the seller previously sold the clientexplosives.Maximum
penalty—200 penalty units.(4)The seller
must—(a)obtain a certified copy of the licence
under the Act ortheWeapons Act 1990held by the
client that authorisesthe client to purchase the explosive
from the seller (thenew licence); and(b)updatetheclientrecordfortheclientmadeundersection 88(3)(c) to include details of the
new licence andany expiry date stated on it.(5)After complying with subsection (4),
the seller must give thechief inspector—(a)a
request in the approved form asking the chief inspectorto
validate the new licence; and(b)a
copy of the certified copy of the new licence.(6)The
seller must not proceed with the proposed sale or supplyunless the chief inspector gives the seller
notice that the chiefinspector has validated the new
licence.(7)Subsections (5)and(6)donotapplyiftheexplosiveispropellant powder and the new licence is a
licence under theWeapons Act 1990that authorises
the proposed use obtainedunder section 88(3)(a)(iv) for the
client, as a new client underthat
section.(8)Thissectiondoesnotapplyifthepersontowhomtheexplosives are proposed to be sold is an
inspector to whom adirection has been given by the chief
inspector under section105B of the Act to purchase the
explosives.90Requirements for holder of licence to
sell explosives(1)The holder of a licence to sell
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7 Selling explosives[s 91](a)makearecordundersubsection(2)ofeachexplosivesold
under the licence; and(b)ensure the
licence, or a copy of the licence, is kept at aplace where
explosives are sold under the licence.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(2)The record must
include the following—(a)the purchaser’s
name;(b)the amount and type of explosive
sold;(c)the date of sale;(d)detailsofevidenceproducedbythepurchasertoestablishthepurchaser’sauthoritytopurchasetheexplosive;(e)details of when and where the explosive was
given to thepurchaser.(3)However, subsection (1)(a) does not apply in
relation to—(a)an unrestricted firework; or(b)small arms ammunition.91Record keeping(1)This
section applies to a person who holds a licence to sellexplosives.(2)The
person must keep each record required to be made undersection 88(3)(c) or 90(1)(a) or updated
under section 89(4)(b)for 5 years from the day the record is
made or updated.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.(3)Subsection (2)continuestoapplytothepersonevenifthelicence
ends.93Offences about purchasing
explosives(1)A person purchasing an explosive must
not knowingly make,tothepersonsellingtheexplosive,afalseormisleadingCurrent as at
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Storing explosives[s 94]statement about
the person’s identity or authority to purchasethe
explosive.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)Apersonmustnot,withoutreasonableexcuse,purchaseanexplosive if the person knows, or ought
reasonably to know,the explosive may not lawfully be sold to
the person.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(3)A person purchasing a security
sensitive explosive must, assoon as
practicable after receiving it, give the seller notice ofits
receipt.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.Part
8Storing explosivesDivision 1Preliminary94Definition for partIn this
part—schedule4explosivemeansanexplosivementionedinschedule 4.95Explosives exempt from s 44 of ActThe
following explosives are exempt from section 44 of theAct—(a)a
schedule 4 explosive;(b)collectors’ammunitionstoredbyaprescribedammunition
collector;(c)an explosive stored at a government
magazine.Page 70Current as at
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Regulation 2017Part 8 Storing explosives[s 96]Requirements for storing schedule4
explosives96Application of divisionThis
division does not apply in relation to an explosive storedat a
government magazine.97Definitions for divisionIn
this division—required places, for a secured
area, means—(a)if the secured area is a drawer—on the
outward facingsurface of the drawer; or(b)if the secured area is a cabinet—on
the exterior surfaceof the cabinet; or(c)ifthesecuredareaisacupboard,roomorotherenclosure—at
each entrance to the enclosure.secure
containermeans a spark-proof container that is
keptclosedatalltimesexceptwhenexplosivesareputinto,ortaken out of, the container.secured areameans any of the
following places that is keptlockedatalltimeswhentheplaceisnotattendedbyaperson—(a)a
drawer or cabinet;(b)a cupboard, room or other
enclosure.98General requirements for storing
schedule 4 explosives(1)A person storing
a schedule 4 explosive must take reasonablecare in storing
the explosive to—(a)prevent access to the explosive by a
person who is notauthorised to possess the explosive;
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Storing explosives[s 99](b)storetheexplosiveinaplacethatbestminimisesthepotentialconsequencesofanexplosivesincidentinvolving the explosive.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(2)However,
subsection (1) does not apply to the person to theextent a requirement under the subsection is
inconsistent witha requirement applying to the person under
sections 99 to 103.99Requirements for storing small arms
ammunition andpower device cartridges(1)This
section applies to—(a)apersonstoringsmallarmsammunition,ifthesmallarms ammunition
is an explosive mentioned in schedule4, item 1;
or(b)a person storing a power device
cartridge.(2)The person—(a)must
store the explosive—(i)initsoriginalpackagingorinpackagingorcontainersdesignedtoprotecttheexplosivesindividually;
and(ii)inasecurecontainer,oronashelfthatisinaccessible to a person who is not
authorised topossess the explosive; and(iii)in a secured
area; and(b)must not store the explosive in a
secured area in which afirearm is stored unless—(i)the explosive and the firearm are
stored in differentparts of the secured area; and(ii)thekeytounlockthepartofthesecuredareainwhich the firearm is stored is
different from the keyto unlock the part of the secured area
in which theexplosive is stored; andPage 72Current as at [Not applicable]
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8 Storing explosives[s 100]Examples—1A firearm and small arms ammunition
are stored in a lockedroominseparatesafes.Thesafeshavedifferentcombination
locks.2A firearm and small arms ammunition
are stored in a lockedroom. The firearm is stored in a safe
with a combinationlock. The small arms ammunition is stored in
a box in thesame safe, but the box can only be opened
with a padlockand key.(c)if
the person stores more than 10,000 safety cartridgesorpowerdevicecartridgesinasecuredarea—mustdisplay,intherequiredplacesforthesecuredarea,aclassificationsignforthecartridgesstoredinthesecured
area.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(3)In this section—keyincludes an electronic key.safety cartridgehas the meaning
given under AS 2187, part 0.100Requirements for storing distress signals in
shop(1)This section applies to a person
storing distress signals in ashop if the
distress signals are schedule 4 explosives.(2)The
person must store the distress signals—(a)in
their original packaging; and(b)in a
secure container; and(c)in a secured
area.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.101Requirements for storing particular
fireworks(1)This section applies to a person
storing fireworks in a place ifthe fireworks
are fireworks mentioned in schedule 4, item 8.(2)The
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store the fireworks—(i)in their
original packaging; and(ii)in a secure
container; and(iii)in a secured
area that is not, and is not part of, abuildingusedwhollyorpartlyasadwellingorshop; and(b)mustnotstorethefireworksinanareaaccessibletopersons who are not authorised to possess
the fireworks;and(c)ifthepersonstoresmorethan5kg(grossweight)offireworksinthesecuredarea,mustdisplay,intherequired places
for the secured area—(i)a sign stating
the word ‘Fireworks’ or ‘Explosives’,or a
classification sign for the fireworks stored inthe secured
area; and(ii)asignstatingthewords‘Keepfireaway’orotherwiseindicatingthatsourcesofignitionareprohibited in or near the secured
area.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(3)However,thepersondoesnotcommitanoffenceagainstsubsection(2)onlybyfailingtocomplywithsubsection(2)(a)(iii) if
the chief inspector has given written approval forthe
fireworks to be stored in the building.102Requirements for storing propellant
powder(1)This section applies to a person
storing propellant powder in aplace if the
propellant powder is a schedule 4 explosive.(2)The
person—(a)must store the propellant
powder—(i)in its original packaging; and(ii)in a secured
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8 Storing explosives[s 103](b)mustdisplay,intherequiredplacesforthesecuredarea—(i)a sign stating the word ‘Explosives’
or the words‘Propellant powders’; and(ii)asignstatingthewords‘Keepfireaway’orotherwiseindicatingthatsourcesofignitionareprohibited in or near the secured area;
and(c)if the person stores more than 15kg of
propellant powderin the secured area—must display, in the
required placesfor the secured area, a classification sign
for the powder.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.103Requirements for storing blasting
explosives(1)This section applies to a person
storing blasting explosives ina place if the
blasting explosives are schedule 4 explosives.(2)The
person—(a)must store the blasting explosives in
a secured area; and(b)mustdisplay,intherequiredplacesforthesecuredarea—(i)a sign stating the word ‘Explosives’;
or(ii)a classification
sign for the explosive.Maximum penalty—50 penalty
units.Division 3Requirements for
holders oflicences to store explosives andpermits to store explosives104Definition for divisionIn
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licence to store explosives; or(b)a
permit to store explosives.105Requirements for
storing explosives(1)Theholderofarelevantauthoritymuststoreanexplosive,other than a
schedule 4 explosive, as required under—(a)for
a class 1 explosive—AS 2187, part 1; or(b)for
a precursor—the precursor code; or(c)for
security sensitive ammonium nitrate—the documentcalled‘Explosivesinformationbulletinnumber53—Storage requirements for security sensitive
ammoniumnitrate (SSAN)’, and published by the chief
inspector onthe department’s website; or(d)an alternative safety or security
measure for paragraph(a), (b) or (c); or(e)for an explosive other than an
explosive mentioned inparagraph (a), (b) or (c)—a safety
measure approved bythe chief inspector for the
explosive.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)In this section—AS2187,part1meansAS2187.1—1998(Explosives—Storage,
transport and use, Part 1: Storage).106Authority must be kept at storage
facilityThe holder of a relevant authority must keep
the authority, or acopy of the authority, at each storage
facility for the authority.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.Page 76Current as at
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8 Storing explosives[s 107]107Explosives to be supplied only to authorised
personsThe holder of a relevant authority must
ensure an explosivesupplied from a storage facility for the
authority is suppliedonly to a person who is authorised to
possess the explosive.Maximum penalty—50 penalty
units.Notauthorised—indicativeonly108Inspection of storage facility(1)Theholderofarelevantauthoritymustensureeachofthefollowing is
inspected, at periods of not more than 3 months,for
compliance with the Act—(a)a storage
facility for the authority;(b)the
premises where the storage facility is located;(c)the
explosives stored in the storage facility.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(2)The holder of a
relevant authority must keep a record of theinspectionsmadeundersubsection(1),statingthedateofeach
inspection and any observations made.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.109Record
keeping(1)The holder of a relevant authority
must keep a record undersubsection(2)ofanexplosivereceivedat,orsuppliedtoaperson from, a storage facility for
the authority.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)The record must include each of the
following details—(a)the type and amount of explosive
received or supplied;(b)the date and
time of the receipt or supply;(c)foranexplosivesuppliedtoapersonfromastoragefacility for the
authority—(i)the name of the person to whom the
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Storing explosives[s 110](ii)detailsoftheperson’sauthoritytopossesstheexplosive;(d)the
amount of explosives stored in the storage facilityimmediately after the receipt or
supply.(3)Theholderofarelevantauthoritymustensureregularstocktakesofexplosivesstoredinastoragefacilityfortheauthorityarecarriedouttoidentifydiscrepanciesintherecords kept by the holder under
subsection (1).Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(4)Ifastocktakecarriedoutundersubsection(3)identifiesadiscrepancy in the records kept under
subsection (1) by theholder of a relevant authority, the
holder must—(a)ensure the discrepancy is properly
investigated; and(b)givethechiefinspectorawrittenreportstatingthefollowing—(i)the
discrepancy identified;(ii)the findings of
the investigation;(iii)themeasurestakentopreventthediscrepancyhappening
again.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.110Notification of change to risk
associated with storagefacility(1)Thissectionappliesiftheholderofarelevantauthorityknows, or ought reasonably to know, that a
material change toa storage facility for the authority, or the
surrounding area ofthe facility, increases the risk associated
with the facility.(2)Theholdermust,assoonaspracticableafterthechangehappens, give
the chief inspector notice of the change.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.Page 78Current as at
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Regulation 2017Part 8 Storing explosives[s 111]Government magazinesNotauthorised—indicativeonlySubdivision 1Preliminary111Definitions for divisionaccountincludes a written demand.applicantsee section
117(1).magazine employeemeans a person
employed to work at agovernment magazine.relevant supervisor, in relation to
an activity carried out at agovernment
magazine, means—(a)the manager of the magazine; or(b)a magazine employee; or(c)an inspector.Subdivision
2Managers of governmentmagazines112AppointmentThe chief
inspector may appoint a person to be the manager ofa
government magazine.113FunctionsThemanagerofagovernmentmagazinehasthefollowingfunctions—(a)receiving explosives at the magazine;(b)storing explosives at the
magazine;(c)inspectingandsamplingexplosivesstoredatthemagazine;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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explosives[s 114](d)repackaging explosives stored at the
magazine;(e)supplying explosives from the magazine
to persons;(f)destroying explosives at the
magazine.Notauthorised—indicativeonly114DutiesThe
manager of a government magazine must—(a)complywithadirectiongiventothemanagerbythechief inspector;
and(b)keep a record of each activity
mentioned in section 113;and(c)ensure each of the following is properly
maintained andin a safe condition—(i)the
magazine;(ii)the building in
which the magazine is located andthe premises of
the building;(iii)any equipment
and tools in the building in whichthe magazine is
located; and(d)ensureexplosivesatthemagazinearesecurefromaccessbyapersonwhoshouldnothaveaccesstotheexplosives;
and(e)be personally present at the magazine
at all times duringnormal working hours, unless another person,
approvedby the chief inspector for this paragraph,
is present at themagazine for the manager; and(f)take reasonable steps to ensure a
magazine employee, oranother person present at the
magazine, complies withthe Act; and(g)immediately report to the chief
inspector—(i)an explosives incident happening at
the magazine;or(ii)anotherincidenthappeningatthemagazinethatinjures, or has
the potential to injure, a person.Page 80Current as at [Not applicable]
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8 Storing explosives[s 115]115Powers to inspect, take samples of and
repackageexplosives(1)Themanagerofagovernmentmagazinemaydealwithanexplosivestoredatthemagazineasprovidedunderthissection.(2)The manager may inspect and take
samples of the explosive todecide whether
the explosive—(a)is an authorised explosive; or(b)ispackagedandlabelledasrequiredundertheAustralian explosives code; or(c)is in a safe condition for storage and
transport.(3)The manager may inspect the explosive
to decide whether theexplosive is in a secure condition for
storage and transport.(4)The manager may
repackage the explosive if—(a)the
person for whom the explosive is stored consents toit
being repackaged; and(b)themanagerreasonablybelievesthatrepackagingisnecessary for the explosive—(i)to be packaged and labelled as
required under theAustralian explosives code; or(ii)to be in a safe
and secure condition for storage andtransport.115AManager may authorise magazine employees to
giveinstructions(1)The
manager of a government magazine may, by notice giventoamagazineemployee,authorisetheemployeetogiveinstructions to
other persons at the magazine, including othermagazine
employees, that are necessary to ensure compliancewith
the Act.(2)The notice must state—(a)thenameofthemagazineemployeetowhomtheauthorisation is given; andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Storing explosives[s 116](b)the
day the authorisation is given; and(c)any
conditions to which the authorisation is subject.(3)The manager of the government magazine
may authorise themagazine employee to give instructions under
subsection (1)only if the manager is satisfied the
employee is appropriatelyqualified to give the
instructions.Subdivision 3Entry116Entry to government magazinesForschedule2oftheAct,definitionunlawfullyenter,paragraph (a)(iii), the following persons
are prescribed—(a)the manager of the magazine;(b)an inspector.116AEntry
to areas within government magazines(1)The
manager of a government magazine or an inspector maydirectapersonnottoenteranareawithinagovernmentmagazine if the
manager or inspector considers the directionis reasonably
necessary to ensure—(a)the safety of
the person or another person; or(b)the
security of an explosive at the magazine from accessby a
person who should not have access to the explosive.(2)A person given a direction under
subsection (1) must complywith the direction.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(3)The manager of a government magazine
or an inspector maytake reasonable steps to remove a person
from an area withinagovernmentmagazineifthepersonenteredtheareaincontraventionofadirectiongiventothepersonundersubsection
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Regulation 2017Part 8 Storing explosives[s 117]Storage of explosives and carryingout
activities in relation toexplosivesNotauthorised—indicativeonly117Request to store explosive or carry
out activity(1)This section applies to a person
(anapplicant), other than
themanagerofagovernmentmagazineoraninspector,whowishes to—(a)have
an explosive stored at the government magazine; or(b)enter the government magazine to carry
out an activityat the magazine in relation to an
explosive.Examples of activities—checking,
sampling, relabelling and repackaging explosives(2)Theapplicantmustgivethemanagerofthegovernmentmagazine a
notice requesting that the explosive be stored, orthe
activity be carried out, at the government magazine.118How manager must deal with
request(1)If the manager of a government
magazine receives a requestunder section
117, the manager must, as soon as practicableafter receiving
the request—(a)decide whether to approve the request,
with or withoutconditions; and(b)give
the applicant a notice under subsection (2) or (3).(2)If the manager decides to approve the
request, the notice muststate each of the following—(a)that the request is approved;(b)any conditions of the approval to
carry out the activity;(c)thatanexplosivestoredatthegovernmentmagazinemay
be inspected and sampled by—(i)the
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Storing explosives[s 118](ii)an
inspector under the Act;(d)thattheapplicantmaycarryoutanactivityatthegovernment magazine in relation to the
explosive onlywith the chief inspector’s consent;(e)that the chief inspector may require,
as a condition ofconsentingtotheactivitybeingcarriedout,thattheactivitybecarriedoutunderthesupervisionofarelevant supervisor;(f)thatbeforetheexplosiveisstored,ortheactivityiscarried out, at the government magazine, the
applicantmustagreetopay,within30daysafterreceivinganaccountforthefee,anyfeechargedbythechiefinspector under
section 122 for storing the explosive orsupervising the
activity;(g)forarequesttostoreanexplosive,thattheexplosivemust,unlessanexemptionisgivenbythechiefinspector for
section 119(1)(d)—(i)beproperlyclassified,packaged,markedandlabelledasrequiredundertheAustralianexplosives code
or the Australian dangerous goodscode; and(ii)beinasafeandsecureconditionforstorage,handling and
transport;(h)the powers of the chief inspector
under subdivision 5 if afee mentioned in paragraph (f) is not
paid.(3)If the manager decides not to approve
the request, the noticemust state—(a)that
the request is not approved; and(b)the
reasons for the decision.(4)Themanagermaydecidetoapprovearequesttostoreanexplosive at the government magazine only if
the manager isreasonably satisfied the explosive may be
safely and securelystored at the magazine.Page 84Current as at [Not applicable]
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8 Storing explosives[s 119]119Requirements for storing explosive(1)An explosive may be stored for an
applicant at a governmentmagazine only if—(a)the
manager of the magazine has approved a request tostore the explosive; and(b)theapplicantagreestopay,within30daysafterreceiving an account for the fee, any fee
charged by thechiefinspectorundersection122forstoringtheexplosive; and(c)the
explosive is—(i)an authorised explosive; or(ii)an unauthorised
explosive or a prohibited explosiveforwhichthechiefinspectorhasissuedtotheapplicantanexplosivestrialapprovalforthestorage of the explosive; and(d)the explosive—(i)isproperlyclassified,packaged,markedandlabelledasrequiredundertheAustralianexplosives code
or the Australian dangerous goodscode; and(ii)isinasafeandsecureconditionforstorage,handling and
transport.(2)However,subsection
(1)(d)doesnotapplyifthechiefinspector gives
an exemption for the subsection.120Requirements for carrying out
activityAn applicant must not carry out an activity
at a governmentmagazine in relation to an explosive
unless—(a)themanagerofthemagazinehasapprovedtheapplicant’srequesttocarryouttheactivityatthemagazine; and(b)the
chief inspector has consented to the activity beingcarried out; andCurrent as at
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Storing explosives[s 121](c)theapplicanthasagreedtopay,within30daysafterreceiving an account for the fee, any fee
charged by thechiefinspectorundersection122forsupervisingtheactivity; and(d)if
the approval is subject to a condition—the condition ismet;
and(e)ifthechiefinspectorrequires,asaconditionofconsentingtotheactivitybeingcarriedout,thattheactivity must be carried out under the
supervision of arelevantsupervisor—theactivityissupervisedbytherelevant supervisor; and(f)the applicant has not been given a
notice under section124(1)(a)advisingthatthemanagerhasbeengivenadirection under section 123(2)(b) to
stop the activity.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.Subdivision 5Charging and
recovery of fees forservices provided at governmentmagazines121Meaning ofrelevant
person(1)Arelevant
person, for payment of a fee charged under
section122, means the person who asked that—(a)the explosive for which the fee is
charged be stored atthe government magazine; or(b)the activity for which the fee is
charged be carried out atthe government magazine.(2)However,ifanoticefortheexplosiveisgivenundersubdivision 6 after the request is made,
therelevant person,for
payment of the fee, is the person named in the notice as theperson to whom the explosive has been sold
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8 Storing explosives[s 122]122Chief
inspector may charge fee(1)Thechiefinspectormaychargeafeeforthefollowingservices—(a)the storage of an explosive at a
government magazine;(b)the supervision,
by a relevant supervisor, of an activitycarried out at
the government magazine.(2)The fee must not
be more than the reasonable cost of storingthe explosive or
supervising the activity.(3)A liability to
pay the fee is enforceable jointly and severallyagainst each of the following
persons—(a)the person who asked to have the
explosive stored at thegovernment magazine and who has agreed
to pay a feeas mentioned in section 119(1)(b);(b)thepersonwhoaskedtocarryouttheactivityatthegovernment magazine and who has agreed
to pay a feeas mentioned in section 120(1)(c);(c)a person who becomes the owner of the
explosive beforethe fee is paid;(d)thepersonforwhomtheexplosiveisstoredatthegovernment magazine when the fee
becomes payable.123Powers of chief inspector if fee not
paid(1)This section applies if a fee charged
under section 122 is notpaid within 60 days after the relevant
person for payment ofthe fee receives an account for the
fee.(2)The chief inspector may do any of the
following—(a)directthemanagerofthegovernmentmagazineatwhich the explosive is stored not to
release the explosivefrom the magazine until the earlier of
the following—(i)the relevant person pays the
fee;(ii)the explosive is
sold by the chief inspector undersection
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Storing explosives[s 124](b)ifthefeeisforsupervisinganactivity—directthemanagerofthegovernmentmagazineatwhichtheactivity is being carried out that the
activity must stopimmediately and not resume unless the
relevant personpays the fee;(c)if
the fee is for storing an explosive—sell the explosiveundersection125torecoverthecostsofstoringtheexplosive at the magazine;(d)dispose of the explosive.124Requirements for chief inspector
exercising powers(1)If the chief inspector acts under
section 123(2)(a) or (b), thechief inspector
must, as soon as practicable after acting, givethe relevant
person for payment of the fee a notice stating—(a)the
action taken and the reasons for taking the action;and(b)the amount the
person must pay for the explosive to bereleased from
the magazine or the activity to resume.(2)If
the chief inspector decides to act under section 123(2)(c)
or(d), the chief inspector must, before taking
the action, give therelevant person for payment of the fee
an information noticestating—(a)the
action the chief inspector proposes to take; and(b)the amount the relevant person must
pay to prevent theaction being taken; and(c)the
date, not being earlier than 28 days after the notice isgiven to the relevant person, after which
the action maybe taken if the amount is not paid.(3)Subsection (2) does not limit the QCAT
Act, section 157(2).125Sale or disposal of explosive(1)The chief inspector may sell or
dispose of an explosive storedat a government
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8 Storing explosives[s 126](a)a
fee charged under section 122 for storing the explosivehas
not been paid; and(b)the chief inspector has given an
information notice, asrequired under section 124(2), to the
relevant person forpaymentofthefeestatingthatthechiefinspectorproposes to sell or dispose of the
explosive; and(c)the period allowed for an external
review of the decisiontosellordisposeoftheexplosivehasendedortheexternal review has been decided in
favour of the chiefinspector.(2)However, an explosive may not be sold or
disposed of underthis section if—(a)afteraninformationnoticeisgivenundersection124(2),thechiefinspectororthemanagerofthegovernment
magazine receives notice, under subdivision6, of the sale
or transfer of the explosive; and(b)thepersontowhomtheexplosivehasbeensoldortransferredisnotthepersontowhomtheinformationnotice was given
under section 124(2).(3)Theproceedsofthesaleofanexplosiveunderthissectionmust
be applied as follows—(a)firstly, in
payment of the expenses of the sale;(b)secondly,inpaymentofthecostsofstoringtheexplosive;(c)thirdly, in payment to the relevant
person.Subdivision 6Notice of
transfer of ownership ofexplosives stored at governmentmagazines126Notice of transfer of ownership of
explosive(1)This section applies to a
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Storing explosives[s 127](a)forwhomanexplosiveisstoredatagovernmentmagazine;
and(b)who sells or otherwise transfers the
explosive, wholly orpartly, to another person.(2)The person must, immediately following
the sale or transfer,give notice under subsection (3) of
the sale or transfer to—(a)the chief
inspector; or(b)the manager of the government
magazine.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.(3)The notice must include the name and
contact details of theperson to whom the explosive has been
sold or transferred.Division 5Rules of conduct
for persons atstorage facilities and governmentmagazines127Application of divisionThisdivisionappliestoapersonatastoragefacilityforarelevantauthorityoragovernmentmagazine,includingaperson employed to work at the facility or
magazine.128Definitions for divisionIn
this division—prescribed personmeans—(a)in relation to a government
magazine—(i)the manager of the government
magazine; or(ii)an inspector;
or(b)inrelationtoastoragefacility—theholderoftherelevant
authority.relevant authoritymeans—Page
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8 Storing explosives[s 129](a)a
licence to store explosives; or(b)a
permit to store explosives.129Person must
comply with instructions and procedures(1)The
person must comply with—(a)the lawful
instructions of—(i)a prescribed person; or(ii)for a government
magazine—a person authorisedunder section
115A to give instructions to anotherperson at the
government magazine; and(b)forastoragefacility—theproceduresunderthesafetyandsecuritymanagementsystemoftheholderoftherelevantauthorityforthefacilitytotheextenttheprocedures apply to the person; and(c)for a government magazine—the
procedures in relationtoexplosivesapprovedbythechiefinspectorforthemagazine to the extent—(i)the procedures apply to the person;
and(ii)thepersonhasbeenmadeawaretheproceduresapply to the
person.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)For subsection (1)(a), a lawful
instruction does not include adirection given
to a person under section 116A(1).130Person must report particular matters(1)This section applies if the person
becomes aware of any of thefollowing
matters—(a)adangeroussituationatthestoragefacilityorgovernment magazine that involves an
imminent risk ofdeath or injury to a person;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Storing explosives[s 131](b)a
circumstance that has the potential to adversely affecttheperson’sabilitytocomplywithinstructionsorprocedures mentioned in section 129;(c)an explosives incident happening at
the storage facilityor government magazine.(2)Immediately after becoming aware of
the matter, the personmustreportthemattertoaprescribedperson,unlesstheperson has a reasonable excuse.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.131Prohibited conductThe person must
not, without reasonable excuse—(a)wilfully remove, obscure or interfere
with—(i)asign,noticeorotherwritteninformationaboutsafely and securely storing explosives
displayed ormadeavailableatthestoragefacilityorgovernment magazine by a prescribed person;
or(ii)alabelormarkingonanexplosiveoritspackaging; or(b)act
in a wilful or careless way that injures, or has thepotentialtoinjure,apersonatthestoragefacilityorgovernment magazine; or(c)handle an explosive at the storage
facility or governmentmagazine unless the person is
authorised by a prescribedperson to handle the explosive.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.Page
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9Explosives Regulation 2017Part
9 Transporting explosives[s 132]Transporting
explosivesDivision 1Explosives too
dangerous totransport132Explosives declared to be too dangerous to
transportForsection51oftheAct,anexplosivementionedintheAustralian
explosives code, appendix 9 is declared to be toodangerous to transport.Division 2Exemptions and related matters133Explosives exempt from s 50(1) of
ActThe following explosives are exempt from
section 50(1) of theAct—(a)an
explosive that is part of the operational equipment ofa
vehicle;(b)a distress signal on board a
vehicle;(c)anexplosiveonboardaboat,theownerormasterofwhichissubjecttotheTransportOperations(MarineSafety)Regulation2016,section88(1)or(2),fortheexplosive.Examples—•an airbag in a vehicle•a distress signal on board a boat that
is part of the boat’s safetyequipment•a fire suppression system that uses an
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ofparticular explosives(1)Thissectionappliestoapersonwhoistheconsignororconsignee of a class 1 explosive, or a
class 2 to 9 explosive,that is transported by vehicle.(2)The person must comply with—(a)for a class 1 explosive—the Australian
explosives code;or(b)for a class 2 to
9 explosive—the Australian dangerousgoods
code.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(3)However,thepersonisnotrequiredtocomplywithaprovisionoftheAustraliandangerousgoodscode,ortheAustralian
explosives code, if—(a)adeterminationapplyingtothepersonstatesthatthedeterminationappliesforthissectioninsteadoftheprovision; and(b)the
person complies with the determination.135Amounts of explosives—Act, s 50(1)For section 50(2)(a)(i) of the Act,
the following amounts areprescribed—(a)for
an explosive mentioned in schedule 5—(i)themaximumamountstatedfortheexplosiveinthe
schedule; or(ii)if no maximum
amount is stated for the explosivein the
schedule—any amount;(b)foranexplosive,otherthananexcludedexplosive,transportedbyapersonwhoholdsanauthorityauthorising the
use of the explosive—(i)ifaconditionoftheauthoritystatesamaximumamountthatmaybetransportedundertheauthority—the maximum amount;
orPage 94Current as at
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9 Transporting explosives[s 136](ii)otherwise—250kg;(c)foranexplosive,otherthananexcludedexplosive,transportedinaplacethatisnotapublicplacebyapersonwhoholdsanauthorityauthorisingthepossession of the explosive—any
amount;(d)for collectors’ ammunition transported
by a prescribedammunition collector—any amount.(2)In this section—excluded
explosivemeans—(a)an
unauthorised explosive or a prohibited explosive; or(b)an explosive mentioned in schedule
5.136Conditions for transporting
explosives—Act, s 50(1)Forsection50(2)(a)(ii)oftheAct,theconditionsstatedinsubsections (2) and (3) are
prescribed.(2)Apersontransportinganexplosivementionedinsection135(1)(a) or (b)
must comply with—(a)for a class 1 explosive—the Australian
explosives code;or(b)for a class 2 to
9 explosive—the Australian dangerousgoods
code.(3)Apersontransportinganexplosivementionedinsection135(1)(c) must
comply with—(a)for a class 1 explosive—the Australian
explosives codeor alternative safety and security measures
for the code;or(b)for a class 2 to
9 explosive—the Australian dangerousgoods code or
alternative safety and security measuresfor the
code.(4)However, a person mentioned in
subsection (2) or (3) is notrequiredtocomplywithaprovisionoftheAustraliandangerous goods
code, or the Australian explosives code, if—Current as at
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Transporting explosives[s 136](a)adeterminationapplyingtothepersonstatesthatthedeterminationappliesforthissectioninsteadoftheprovision; and(b)the
person complies with the determination.(5)For
subsection (3), the person’s alternative safety and securitymeasures must provide for the following
matters—(a)the packaging of an explosive for
transport;(b)the design of a vehicle, including a
compartment in thevehicle, used to transport
explosives;(c)the marking of—(i)an
explosive being transported; and(ii)avehicle,includingacompartmentinavehicle,used to
transport explosives;(d)the storage and
security of explosives during transport,including the
separation of different types of explosives;(e)limitsontheamountofexplosivesthatmaybetransported in a
vehicle;(f)procedurestominimisetheprobabilityandconsequences of an explosives incident
happening whileexplosives are transported, including
requirements aboutthe following—(i)the
required competence for the driver of a vehicletransporting
explosives;(ii)the required
response of the driver if an explosivesincident
happens;(iii)areaswhereexplosivescannotbesafelyandsecurely stored for transport;(iv)temporary
storage or holding areas for explosivesbefore or after
transportation.Page 96Current as at
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9 Transporting explosives[s 136A]136ATransport of explosives by persons employed
at mines—Act, s 50For section
50(2)(b) of the Act, section 50(1) of the Act doesnot
apply to a person transporting an explosive by driving avehicle if the person—(a)is
employed to work at a mine; and(b)istransportingtheexplosiveatthemineandinthecourse of the
person’s employment.Division 3General
requirements137General requirements for transporting
explosives(1)Forsection50(3)(a)oftheAct,apersontransportinganexplosive in a vehicle must comply
with—(a)for a class 1 explosive—the Australian
explosives code;or(b)for a class 2 to
9 explosive—the Australian dangerousgoods code;
or(c)foranotherexplosive—anyconditionsoftheperson’slicence to
transport explosives.(2)However,apersontransportinganexplosiveinamobilemanufacturingunitmustcomplywiththemobilemanufacturing
code.(3)Also, a person mentioned in subsection
(1) is not required tocomplywithaprovisionoftheAustraliandangerousgoodscode, or the
Australian explosives code, if—(a)adeterminationapplyingtothepersonstatesthatthedeterminationappliesforthissectioninsteadoftheprovision; and(b)the
person complies with the determination.Current as at
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Transporting explosives[s 138]138Authority must be kept in vehicleThe
holder of a licence to transport explosives must keep thelicence,oracopyofthelicence,inavehicleinwhichexplosives are
transported under the licence.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.Notauthorised—indicativeonly138ALicence must be available for
inspectionTheholderofanexplosivesdriverlicencemust,unlesstheholder has a reasonable excuse—(a)have the licence available for
inspection when driving avehicle to transport explosives;
and(b)ifaskedbyaninspector,producethelicenceforinspection by the inspector.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.Division 4Rules of conduct
for employees ofholders of licences to transportexplosives139Application of divisionThisdivisionappliestoapersonwhoisemployedbytheholder of a
licence to transport explosives.140Person must comply with instructions,
notices andproceduresThe person must
comply with—(a)the lawful instructions or notices
given to the person bythe holder; and(b)theproceduresundertheholder’ssafetyandsecuritymanagement
system to the extent the procedures applyto the
person.Page 98Current as at
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9 Transporting explosives[s 141]Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.Notauthorised—indicativeonly141Person must report particular
matters(1)This section applies if the person
becomes aware of any of thefollowing
matters—(a)adangeroussituationinconnectionwiththetransportationofexplosivesthatinvolvesanimminentrisk of death or
injury to a person;(b)a circumstance that has the potential
to adversely affectthe person’s ability to comply with
instructions, noticesor procedures mentioned in section
140;(c)an explosives incident happening in
connection with thetransportation of explosives.(2)Immediately after becoming aware of
the matter, the personmust report the matter to the holder,
unless the person has areasonable excuse.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.142Prohibited
conductThe person must not, without reasonable
excuse—(a)wilfully remove, obscure or interfere
with—(i)asignaboutsafelyandsecurelyhandlingexplosivesdisplayedonavehicleusedfortransporting explosives; or(ii)alabelormarkingonanexplosiveoritspackaging; or(iii)otherinformationaboutsafetyandsecurityinrelationtotransportingexplosivesprovidedtoaperson by the
holder; or(b)act in a wilful or careless way that
injures, or has thepotentialtoinjure,apersoninornearavehiclecarrying
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Transporting explosives[s 143](c)handle an explosive unless the person is
authorised bythe holder to handle the explosive.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.Division 5Insurance143Application of divisionThis
division applies in relation to the holder of an authority,otherthananexplosivesdriverlicence,thatauthorisesthetransport of explosives.144Insurance requirements(1)The
holder of the authority must not use a vehicle to transporta
category 2 load, a category 3 load or a placard load unlessthe
use of the vehicle is covered by a policy of insurance orother form of indemnity, for at least the
prescribed sum, for—(a)personalinjury,death,propertydamageandotherdamage(otherthanconsequentialeconomicloss)arising out of a
relevant event; and(b)costsincurredbyorforaCommonwealthorStategovernmentauthorityinaclean-upresultingfromarelevant event.Maximum
penalty—60 penalty units.(2)In this
section—prescribed summeans—(a)for a category 2 load—$2.5m; or(b)for a category 3 load or placard
load—$5m.relevantevent,inrelationtoavehicle,meansafire,explosion,
leakage or spillage of an explosive in, on or fromthe
vehicle or any packaging transported in or on the vehicle.Page
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9 Transporting explosives[s 145]145Chief
inspector may require production of evidence ofinsurance(1)This section applies if the holder of
the authority has used, oran inspector reasonably believes the
holder may use, a vehicleto transport a category 2 load, a
category 3 load or a placardload.(2)Thechiefinspectormay,bynotice,requiretheholdertoproducewrittenevidencethatthevehicleiscoveredbyapolicy of insurance or other form of
indemnity mentioned insection 144.(3)The
holder must produce the evidence to the chief inspectorwithin 14 days after the day the notice is
given.Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.Division 6Competent
authority145AChief inspector is competent
authority—Act, s 51AForsection51A(1)(a)oftheAct,thechiefinspectoristhecompetent
authority for this part.Division 7DeterminationsSubdivision
1Making and effect of determinations145BCompetent authority may make
determinations—Act, s51A(1)For
section 51A(1)(b) of the Act, the competent authority maymake
a determination about the safe and secure transport ofan
explosive.(2)A determination under subsection (1)
must be made by notice.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Transporting explosives[s 145C]Note—A
notice under subsection (2) is declared to be subordinate
legislationundertheStatutoryInstrumentsRegulation2012,section2(3)andschedule 1.(3)Subsection(2)doesnotapplytoanadministrativedetermination.Notauthorised—indicativeonly145COffences relating
to determinations(1)If a determination permits the doing
of something subject to acondition, a person to whom the
determination applies must,if the person
does the thing, comply with the condition.Maximum
penalty—40 penalty units.(2)If a
determination prohibits the doing of something, a personto
whom the determination applies must not do the thing.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.(3)If a determination requires the doing
of something, a personto whom the determination applies must
do the thing.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.(4)Itisadefencetoaprosecutionforanoffenceagainstthissectionthatthepersondidnotknow,andcouldnotreasonably have been expected to know, of
the determination,or that the determination applied to the
person.Subdivision 2Administrative
determinations145DApplications for administrative
determinations oramendments(1)A
person may apply to the competent authority for—(a)an administrative determination;
or(b)an amendment of an administrative
determination.(2)The application must—(a)be in the approved form; andPage
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9 Transporting explosives[s 145E](b)iftheapplicationisforanamendmentofanadministrativedetermination—beaccompaniedbythedetermination.(3)The
competent authority may, by notice given to the applicant,asktheapplicanttogivetothecompetentauthoritytheadditionalinformationreasonablynecessarytodecidetheapplication.145EDeciding applications(1)Thecompetentauthoritymust,afterconsideringtheapplication, decide—(a)tomaketheadministrativedetermination,oramendment, with or without conditions;
or(b)torefusetomaketheadministrativedeterminationoramendment.(2)Thecompetentauthoritymustnotmaketheadministrativedeterminationoramendmentunlesssatisfiedthedeterminationoramendmentensuresthesafeandsecuretransport of the
explosive the subject of the determination.145FNotice of decision(1)If
the competent authority decides to make an administrativedeterminationoramendment,thecompetentauthoritymustgivetheadministrativedeterminationoramendedadministrative
determination to—(a)the applicant; and(b)any
other person to whom the determination applies.(2)If
the competent authority refuses to make the administrativedeterminationoramendment,ormakestheadministrativedeterminationoramendmentsubjecttoconditions,thecompetentauthoritymustgiveaninformationnoticeforthedecision
to—(a)the applicant; andCurrent as at
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Transporting explosives[s 145G](b)any
other person—(i)to whom the determination applies;
or(ii)whoisnamedintheapplicationasapersontowhom
the determination is to apply.Notauthorised—indicativeonly145GForm and term of
administrative determinations(1)An
administrative determination must—(a)be
in writing; and(b)state—(i)thepersontowhomtheadministrativedetermination
applies; and(ii)theexplosivetowhichtheadministrativedetermination
relates; and(iii)theprovisionsofthispart,andoftheAustraliandangerous goods
code or the Australian explosivescode,towhichtheadministrativedeterminationrelates;
and(iv)anyconditionstowhichtheadministrativedetermination is
subject; and(v)the term of the administrative
determination.(2)At the end of the stated term, the
administrative determinationexpires.145HReplacement administrative
determinationsThecompetentauthoritymustgivetheholderofanadministrativedeterminationareplacementadministrativedetermination
if—(a)theadministrativedeterminationisamendedundersection 145K; or(b)thecompetentauthorityissatisfiedthedeterminationhas been
defaced, destroyed, lost or stolen.Page 104Current as at [Not applicable]
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9 Transporting explosives[s 145I]145IGrounds for amending, suspending or
cancellingadministrative determinationsEach
of the following is a ground for amending, suspendingor
cancelling an administrative determination—(a)theadministrativedeterminationwasmadebecauseofincorrect or misleading
information;(b)the holder of the administrative
determination—(i)contravenes a condition of the
determination; or(ii)is convicted of
or charged with an offence againstthe Act or an
Act of another State about explosivesor another
offence involving the use of explosives;(c)publicsafetyhasbeenendangered,orislikelytobeendangered,becauseoftheadministrativedetermination;(d)achangeincircumstanceshappenedaftertheadministrativedeterminationwasmadeand,hadthechanged
circumstances existed when the determinationwasmade,thedeterminationwouldnothavebeenmade;(e)the
amendment, suspension or cancellation is otherwisenecessary in the public interest.145JNotice of proposed action(1)This section applies if the competent
authority considers thereisagroundtoamend,suspendorcancelanadministrativedetermination
(theproposed action).(2)Beforetakingtheproposedaction,thecompetentauthoritymustgivetheholderoftheadministrativedeterminationanotice that states—(a)the
proposed action; and(b)the grounds for
the proposed action; and(c)iftheproposedactionistoamendtheadministrativedetermination—the proposed amendment;
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Transporting explosives[s 145K](d)if
the proposed action is to suspend the administrativedetermination—the proposed period of the
suspension;and(e)thattheholdermayshow,withinastatedreasonableperiod
(thesubmission period) of at least 28
days afterthe notice is given to the holder, why the
proposed actionshould not be taken.(3)This
section does not apply in relation to—(a)theamendmentorcancellationofanadministrativedeterminationaskedforbytheholderofthedetermination; or(b)the
amendment of an administrative determination—(i)for
a formal or clerical reason; or(ii)inanotherwaythatdoesnotadverselyaffecttheinterests of the holder of the
determination.145KAmending, suspending or cancelling
administrativedeterminations generally(1)If,
after considering any written representations made withinthe
submission period, the competent authority still considersagroundexiststotaketheproposedaction,thecompetentauthority
may—(a)if the proposed action was to amend
the administrativedetermination—amend the determination;
or(b)if the proposed action was to suspend
the administrativedeterminationforastatedperiod—suspendthedetermination for no longer than the stated
period; or(c)if the proposed action was to cancel
the administrativedetermination—(i)amend the administrative determination;
or(ii)suspendtheadministrativedeterminationforaperiod; or(iii)cancel the administrative
determination.Page 106Current as at
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9 Transporting explosives[s 145L](2)Thecompetentauthoritymustgivetheholderoftheadministrativedeterminationanoticeaboutthedecision(adecision notice).(3)Ifthecompetentauthoritydecidestoamend,suspendorcanceltheadministrativedetermination,thedecisionnoticemust
be an information notice for the decision.(4)Thedecisiontakeseffectonthedaythedecisionnoticeisgiven to the holder or, if a later day
is stated in the notice, thelater
day.145LSuspension on conditions(1)This section applies if—(a)anadministrativedeterminationissuspendedundersection 145K(1)(c)(ii); and(b)thegroundsfortakingactionunderthatsectionarecapableofbeingremediedbytheholderoftheadministrative
determination.(2)The suspension may be on condition
that—(a)theholderremedythegroundstothecompetentauthority’s
reasonable satisfaction within a reasonabletime before the
period of the suspension ends; and(b)iftheholderdoesnotremedythegroundsunderparagraph (a), the competent authority may
cancel theadministrative determination under section
145M.(3)Ifaconditionisimposedundersubsection(2),thedecisionnotice must
state that the administrative determination may becancelled under section 145M if the holder
does not complywith the condition.145MCancellation for failure to take remedial
action(1)This section applies if the competent
authority—(a)suspendsanadministrativedeterminationonthecondition mentioned in section
145L(2); andCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
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Transporting explosives[s 145N](b)reasonablybelievestheholderoftheadministrativedetermination
has not complied with the condition.(2)The
competent authority may, by information notice given tothe
holder, cancel the administrative determination.(3)The cancellation takes effect on the
day the information noticeis given to the holder or, if a later
day is stated in the notice,the later
day.145NImmediate suspension of administrative
determinations(1)Thissectionappliesifthecompetentauthorityconsidersitnecessaryinthepublicinteresttoimmediatelysuspendanadministrative determination.(2)Thecompetentauthoritymayimmediatelysuspendtheadministrativedeterminationwithoutgivingnoticeoftheproposed
suspension under section 145J(2).(3)However,thecompetentauthoritymustimmediatelyinformtheholderoftheadministrativedeterminationaboutthedecisionbygivingtheholderaninformationnoticeforthedecision.(4)The suspension—(a)takes effect on the day the information
notice is given totheholderoftheadministrativedeterminationor,ifalater day is
stated in the notice, the later day; and(b)ends
on the earlier of the following—(i)thedaythecompetentauthority,aftercomplyingwithsections145J(2)and145K(1),givestheholder a decision notice;(ii)thedaythatis56daysafterthedaytheinformationnoticeisgiventotheholderundersubsection (3).Page 108Current as at [Not applicable]
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Regulation 2017Part 9 Transporting explosives[s
145O]Register of determinations145ORegister of determinations—Act, s
51A(1)For section 51A(2)(d) of the Act, the
competent authority mustkeep a register of
determinations.(2)The register must include the
following information for eachdetermination—(a)the
day the determination was made;(b)the
explosive the subject of the determination;(c)theprovisionsofthispart,andoftheAustraliandangerousgoodscodeortheAustralianexplosivescode, to which
the determination relates;(d)whetherthedeterminationisanadministrativedeterminationand,ifso,theprovisionsofthedetermination;(e)ifthedeterminationisamended—thedaytheamendment was made and details of the
amendment;(f)ifthedeterminationissuspended—theperiodofthesuspension;(g)ifthedeterminationiscancelled—thedayitwascancelled.(3)The
register must be kept in the way decided by the competentauthority.(4)The
competent authority must ensure the register is availableforinspectionbythepublic,including,forexample,byensuring there is reasonable access
to—(a)copies of information in the register;
or(b)a computer terminal to inspect the
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10 Using explosives[s 146]Part 10Using explosivesDivision 1General146Explosives to which s 53(1) of Act does not
apply(1)Forsection
53(2)oftheAct,thefollowingexplosivesareprescribed—(a)an
unrestricted firework;(b)smallarmsammunitionusedbyapersonlicensedorotherwise authorised under theWeapons Act 1990to usea
firearm;(c)a power device cartridge;(d)an explosive designed to activate an
airbag, seatbelt, fireextinguisher, parachute or another
safety device used forpreserving life;(e)an
electric match;(f)a safety fuse or igniter;(g)blackpowderusedasapropellantforafirearmbyapersonlicensedorotherwiseauthorisedundertheWeapons Act 1990to use a
firearm;Example of use of black powder as a
propellant—black powder used in a cannon(h)a distress signal used in an emergency
situation;(i)anexplosivemanufacturedasmentionedinsection38(2)(a) of the
Act.(2)Subsection (1)appliesonlyiftheexplosiveisusedforthepurpose for which it was
manufactured.Page 110Current as at
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10 Using explosives[s 147]147Employer’s obligations about employees
engaged inusing explosives(1)This
section applies to the holder of a prescribed licence whoemploysanotherpersontoassisttheholderincarryingoutactivities under the licence.Example—a fireworks
contractor who employs a person to assist the fireworkscontractor in organising fireworks
displays(2)For section 33(2) of the Act, the
holder must be reasonablysatisfied the employee—(a)has received adequate training in the
hazards associatedwith handling prescribed explosives;
and(b)hassatisfactoryknowledgeoftherequirementsunderthe
Act about handling prescribed explosives; and(c)iscompetenttoassisttheholderincarryingouttheactivities.(3)In
this section—prescribed explosivesmeans—(a)iftheholderoftheprescribedlicenceisafireworkscontractor or a fireworks
operator—fireworks; or(b)otherwise—explosives.prescribed
licencemeans—(a)a
licence to use explosives; or(b)a
fireworks contractor licence; or(c)a
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explosives[s 148]Division 2Use
of blasting explosivesNotauthorised—indicativeonlySubdivision 1Preliminary148Definitions for divisionIn this
division—prescribed shotfirermeans—(a)the holder of a shotfirer licence;
or(b)a person appointed as a shotfirer
by—(i)for an underground mine—the
underground minemanager of the mine; or(ii)foranothermine,includingaquarry—thesitesenior executive for the mine.site
senior executive—(a)for a coal
mine—see theCoal Mining Safety and HealthAct
1999, section 25; or(b)foranothermine,includingaquarry—seetheMiningand Quarrying
Safety and Health Act 1999, section 22.underground
mine—(a)in relation to a
coal mine—see theCoal Mining Safetyand Health Act
1999, schedule 3; or(b)in
relation to another mine, including a quarry—see theMiningandQuarryingSafetyandHealthAct1999,schedule 2.underground mine
manager, of an underground mine, meansa
person appointed by the site senior executive for the mine
tocontrol and manage the mine.149Explosives to which s 53(1) of the Act
does not applyForsection 53(2)oftheAct,ablastingexplosiveusedbyeither of the following persons is
prescribed—Page 112Current as at
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10 Using explosives[s 150](a)a
person who is appointed as a shotfirer by—(i)for
an underground mine—the underground minemanager of the
mine; or(ii)foranothermine,includingaquarry—thesitesenior executive for the mine;(b)apersonwhoisinthepresence,andunderthedirectsupervision, of
a prescribed shotfirer.Subdivision 2Requirements
about appropriatepersons150Restriction on appointing shotfirerThe
site senior executive for a mine, or an underground minemanager of an underground mine, must not
appoint a personas a shotfirer for the mine unless the
executive or manager isreasonablysatisfiedthepersonmeetsthecriteriastatedinsection 37(1)(a) to (e).Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.151Restriction on allowing supervised
person to useblasting explosives(1)A
responsible person must not allow a person (asupervisedperson)
who does not hold an authority authorising the personto
use blasting explosives to use a blasting explosive in thepresence,andunderthedirectsupervision,ofaprescribedshotfirerunlesstheresponsiblepersonissatisfiedthesupervised person—(a)is
an adult; and(b)is physically able to carry out
blasting activities; and(c)has satisfactory
knowledge of—(i)therequirementsundertheActinrelationtotheblasting activities being carried out;
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10 Using explosives[s 152](ii)the
hazards associated with the blasting activities.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)For subsection (1), theresponsible personis—(a)iftheprescribedshotfireristheholderofashotfirerlicence—the holder; or(b)iftheprescribedshotfirerisapersonappointedasashotfirerforamine—thesiteseniorexecutiveforthemineortheundergroundminemanageroftheunderground mine.Subdivision
3Requirements for shotfirers152Use of blasting explosivesA
prescribed shotfirer—(a)must use a
blasting explosive as required under—(i)AS
2187, part 2; or(ii)alternativesafetyandsecuritymeasuresforthestandard;
and(b)must take all reasonable steps
to—(i)prevent misfires; and(ii)minimisetheriskassociatedwithmaterialprojected by a
blast; and(iii)minimisetheadverseeffectsofgroundvibrationand
shock waves caused by a blast; and(iv)ensure the security of an explosive used in
blastingactivities; and(c)mustnotuseanexplosiveaftertheexpiryofthemanufacturer’s recommended shelf life
for the explosiveunless the explosive was sold to the
shotfirer after theexpiry as mentioned in section
84(2)(b)(ii).Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.Page
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10 Using explosives[s 153]153Record keepingA prescribed
shotfirer must keep—(a)a record of the
amount and type of explosives purchasedand used by the
shotfirer; and(b)arecordofeachblastcarriedoutbytheshotfirer,asrequired under AS 2187, part 2.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.154Notice of proposed blasting(1)The holder of a shotfirer licence must
give an inspector noticeundersubsection(2)ofaproposedblasting,otherthanablasting at a mine or an explosives
factory.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)The notice—(a)mustbegivenatleast7daysbeforetheproposedblasting is
carried out; and(b)must include the following—(i)the holder’s name and licence
number;(ii)the location of
the proposed blasting, including theapproximatedistancetoanyprotectedworks,within the
meaning of AS 2187, part 0, within 1kmof the
location;Examples of protected works—houses, buildings, roads, railway
tracks(iii)thedayordaysonwhichtheproposedblastingwill
be carried out;(iv)acopyofanywrittenauthorityfortheblastingissuedbythelocalgovernmentinwhoselocalgovernmentareatheproposedblastingwillbecarried out.Current as at
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10 Using explosives[s 155]Subdivision
4Requirements for holders oflicences to use blasting explosives155Notice of proposed blasting(1)Theholderofalicencetouseexplosivesmustgiveaninspector notice under subsection (2) of a
proposed blastingthat is likely to pose a risk to public
safety.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)The notice—(a)mustbegivenatleast7daysbeforetheproposedblasting is
carried out; and(b)must include the following—(i)the holder’s name and licence
number;(ii)the location of
the proposed blasting, including theapproximatedistancetoanyprotectedworks,within the
meaning of AS 2187, part 0, within 1kmof the
location;Examples of protected works—houses, buildings, roads, railway
tracks(iii)thedayordaysonwhichtheproposedblastingwill
be carried out;(iv)acopyofanywrittenauthorityfortheblastingissuedbythelocalgovernmentinwhoselocalgovernmentareatheproposedblastingwillbecarried out.Page 116Current as at [Not applicable]
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fireworksExplosives Regulation 2017Part
10 Using explosives[s 156]Notauthorised—indicativeonlySubdivision 1Preliminary156Application of division(1)Thisdivisionappliesinrelationtoanindoororoutdoordisplayoffireworks(afireworksdisplay)stagedforentertainment.(2)However,thisdivisiondoesnotapplyifonlyunrestrictedfireworks are
used in the display.157Meaning ofdisplay
hostThedisplay host, for a
fireworks display, is the person whoemploysorotherwiseengagesafireworkscontractortoorganise the fireworks display for the
person.Note—See subdivision
3 for the requirements that apply to display hosts.158Meaning offireworks
contractorThefireworkscontractor,forafireworksdisplay,istheperson who—(a)holds a fireworks contractor licence;
and(b)is employed or otherwise engaged by
the display hostfor the fireworks display to organise the
display.Note—Seesubdivision4fortherequirementsthatapplytofireworkscontractors.159Meaning offireworks
operatorAfireworksoperator,forafireworksdisplay,isapersonemployed or otherwise engaged by the
fireworks contractorfor the fireworks display to use
fireworks in the display.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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explosives[s 160]Note—Seesubdivision5fortherequirementsthatapplytofireworksoperators.Notauthorised—indicativeonly160Meaning oforganisefireworks
displayA personorganisesa
fireworks display if the person does anyof the
following—(a)plans and designs the fireworks
display for the displayhost for the fireworks display;(b)advises the display host for the
fireworks display aboutsafety and security requirements for
the display;(c)employsorotherwiseengages1ormorefireworksoperators to use
fireworks in the fireworks display;(d)purchases or otherwise obtains fireworks for
use in thefireworksdisplay,andsuppliesthefireworkstothefireworks operators for the fireworks
display;(e)directs the fireworks operators about
using fireworks inthe fireworks display.161Meaning ofusefireworks in fireworks displayA
personusesfireworks in a
fireworks display if the persondoes any of the
following—(a)assembles the fireworks and equipment
to be used in thefireworks display;(b)discharges the fireworks during the
fireworks display;(c)disassembles the equipment after the
fireworks display.162Meaning of safety and security
requirements forfireworks displayThesafety and security requirements,
for a fireworks display,are—(a)for
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10 Using explosives[s 163](i)therequirementsstatedintheQueenslandfireworks code;
or(ii)alternativesafetyandsecuritymeasuresforthecode; or(b)for another fireworks display, any
condition of—(i)thefireworkscontractorlicenceofthefireworkscontractor for the fireworks display;
or(ii)thefireworksoperatorlicenceofafireworksoperator for the
fireworks display.Subdivision 2General
provisions163Prohibition on organising fireworks
displayApersonmustnotorganiseafireworksdisplayunlesstheperson is a fireworks contractor.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.164False representations about holding
fireworks contractorlicenceA person must
not intentionally or recklessly falsely representthat
the person holds a fireworks contractor licence.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.165Prohibition on using fireworks in
fireworks displaysA person must not use a firework, other than
an unrestrictedfirework,inafireworksdisplayunlessthepersonisafireworks operator who is authorised
to use the firework.Maximum penalty—100 penalty
units.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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10 Using explosives[s 166]Subdivision
3Requirements for display hosts166Display hosts’ obligations about
safety and security offireworks displaysThedisplayhostforafireworksdisplaymustnotallowthefireworksdisplaytobestagedifthedisplayhostknows,orought reasonably to know, the display
will not comply with thesafety and security requirements for
the display.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.Subdivision 4Requirements for
fireworkscontractors167Public risk insurance(1)Thefireworkscontractorforafireworksdisplaymustmaintain public
risk insurance providing coverage, of at least$5,000,000,foramountsthefireworkscontractorbecomesliable to pay as a result of the display
for—(a)compensation for death or bodily
injury; or(b)damage to property.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)However,thefireworkscontractorneednotcomplywithsubsection (1)ifthedisplayhostforthefireworksdisplaymaintains public
risk insurance that—(a)provides
coverage for amounts the display host becomesliable to pay as
a result of the fireworks display; and(b)otherwise complies with subsection
(1).Page 120Current as at
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10 Using explosives[s 168]168Fireworks contractor’s obligations about
safety andsecurity of fireworks display(1)The fireworks contractor for a
fireworks display must, beforethe fireworks
display is staged, give the display host for thefireworks display a notice that states
that—(a)thefireworkscontractormustensurethefireworksdisplaymeetsthesafetyandsecurityrequirementsforthe
display; and(b)thedisplayhostcommitsanoffenceifthedisplayhost—(i)allows the fireworks display to be
staged; and(ii)knows, or ought
reasonably to know, the fireworksdisplaydoesnotcomplywiththesafetyandsecurity requirements for the
display.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)Thefireworkscontractormustensurethefireworksdisplaymeets the safety and security requirements
for the display.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.169Notice of fireworks display to be
given to inspector(1)The fireworks contractor for a
fireworks display must give aninspector
notice, in the approved form, at least 7 days beforethe
display is staged.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)Theapprovedformmustprovidefortheinclusionofthefollowing—(a)theproposedday,timeanddurationofthefireworksdisplay;(b)details of the place from which the
fireworks display isto be staged;(c)detailsofthefireworkstobeusedinthefireworksdisplay;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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10 Using explosives[s 170]Examples of
details of fireworks—•the size of the
fireworks•whether the fireworks are ground level
fireworks or aerialfireworks•whether the fireworks are close proximity
fireworks(d)thenameofthepersonfromwhomthefireworkscontractor has
obtained, or will obtain, the fireworks;(e)for
each fireworks operator for the fireworks display—(i)the operator’s name; and(ii)thelicencenumberoftheoperator’sfireworksoperator licence;(f)details of the public risk insurance held
for the fireworksdisplay, including—(i)the
name of the insurer; and(ii)the name of the
insured party; and(iii)the policy
number.(3)The fireworks contractor must ensure
the fireworks display isstaged in accordance with the details
stated in the notice.Maximum penalty—200 penalty
units.170Notice of fireworks display to be
given to emergencyservices etc.The fireworks
contractor for a fireworks display must, beforethe fireworks
display is staged, give notice of the fireworksdisplay
to—(a)the Queensland Fire and Emergency
Service; and(b)anyotherpersontowhomnoticeofthefireworksdisplay must be given under the Queensland
fireworkscode.Examples of
other persons—the harbour master, air traffic control, the
policeMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.Page
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10 Using explosives[s 171]171Notice to be given to inspector after
fireworks display(1)The fireworks contractor for a
fireworks display must, within7 days after the
day the fireworks display is staged, give aninspectoranoticeaboutthefireworksdisplayundersubsection
(2).Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.(2)The notice must—(a)be
in the approved form; and(b)include details
of—(i)any malfunction of a firework during
the fireworksdisplay; and(ii)any
explosives incident, or other unusual incidentinvolving a
firework, happening in connection withthe fireworks
display.172Safety of fireworks supplied to
fireworks operatorThefireworkscontractorforafireworksdisplaymustnotsupply a firework to a fireworks operator
for use in the displayunless the fireworks contractor has
taken reasonable steps toensurethefireworkwillfunctionasitwasdesignedtofunction.Maximum
penalty—100 penalty units.173Keeping
records(1)A fireworks contractor must—(a)keep a record of each fireworks
display organised by thefireworks contractor, as required
under the Queenslandfireworks code; and(b)keep a record, in a way mentioned in
subsection (2), ofeach firework—(i)purchased or otherwise obtained by the
fireworkscontractor; orCurrent as at
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10 Using explosives[s 174](ii)sold
by the fireworks contractor.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.(2)Forsubsection (1)(b),arecordmustbekeptinawaythatensures—(a)theamountandtypeoffireworksinthefireworkscontractor’spossessionataparticulartimecanbeworked out;
and(b)alossortheftoffireworksbyorfromthefireworkscontractor can
be identified.Subdivision 5Requirements for
fireworksoperators174Use
of firework(1)A fireworks operator must not use a
firework in a fireworksdisplay unless—(a)thefireworksdisplayisorganisedbyafireworkscontractor;
and(b)the firework is supplied to the
fireworks operator by thefireworks contractor; and(c)thefireworksoperatorhastakenreasonablestepstoensure the firework will function as
it was designed tofunction.Maximum
penalty—50 penalty units.(2)The fireworks
operator must—(a)useafireworkasrequiredundertheQueenslandfireworks code;
and(b)comply with a lawful instruction given
to the fireworksoperator by the fireworks contractor;
and(c)takereasonablestepsto
ensureapersonemployedbythe fireworks operator, or a person
otherwise engaged inusingfireworksonbehalfofthefireworksoperator,Page
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11 Collectors of ammunition[s 175]complieswiththeActandtheconditionsofthefireworks operator’s licence.Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPart
11Collectors of ammunition175Collectors must be able to demonstrate
particularammunition is free from explosive
materialA prescribed ammunition collector or the
holder of a licencetocollectammunitionmust,on
therequestofaninspector,demonstratetotheinspector’sreasonablesatisfactionthatcollectors’ammunition,otherthansmallarmsammunition,possessed by the
person is free from explosive material.Maximum
penalty—20 penalty units.176Approved
collectors associations(1)An association
may apply to the chief inspector for approvalof the
association as an approved collectors association.(2)The chief inspector may approve the
association if reasonablysatisfied the association—(a)keeps a record of the name and address
of each memberof the association; and(b)sends written correspondence to all its
members at leastonce each year; and(c)will,withtheconsentoftheassociation’smembers,make
the names and addresses of its members availableto
the chief inspector on request.(3)The
chief inspector must, as soon as practicable after decidingwhether to approve the association, give the
association—(a)ifthechiefinspectordecidestoapprovetheassociation—notice of the decision and the
reasons forthe decision; orCurrent as at
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health fee[s 177](b)ifthechiefinspectordecidesnottoapprovetheassociation—an information notice for
the decision.Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPart 12Safety and
health fee177Definitions for partIn
this part—safety and health censussee section
179(1).safety and health feesee section
178(1).178Payment of safety and health
fee(1)The holder of an authority must pay a
fee (asafety and healthfee) to
cover the cost of the department’s activities carried outforthepurposesofsafetyandhealthforexplosivesduringeach
financial year.(2)The amount of the safety and health
fee for a financial year isworkedout,inthewaystatedinschedule2,part2,usinginformation
included in each safety and health census given tothe
chief executive by the holder of the authority under section179
for the financial year.(3)The chief
executive must give the holder of the authority aninvoicefortheamountofthesafetyandhealthfeeonorbefore 10
October after the end of the financial year.(4)The
amount of the safety and health fee must be paid by theholder of the authority on or before 31
October after the endof the financial year.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.179Holder must give safety and health
census after end ofeach quarter(1)Theholderofanauthoritymustgivethechiefexecutive,within 20 days
after the end of each quarter, a notice in thePage 126Current as at [Not applicable]
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12 Safety and health fee[s 180]approvedform(asafetyandhealthcensus)statingthenumberofexplosivesworkersworkingundertheauthorityduring the
quarter.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.(2)However,theholderofanauthoritydoesnotcommitanoffenceagainstsubsection(1)byfailingtogivethechiefexecutiveasafetyandhealthcensuswithintheperiodrequired under
that subsection if, before the period ends—(a)theholderappliestothechiefexecutiveinwritingtoextendtheperiodforgivingthesafetyandhealthcensus;
and(b)the chief executive gives the holder a
notice stating thattheperiodforgivingthesafetyandhealthcensusisextended to a day stated in the
notice.(3)If the holder of an authority is given
a notice under subsection(2)(b), the holder must give the chief
executive the safety andhealth census before the end of the
day stated in the notice forgiving the
census.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.180Notice may be given if safety and
health census not givenor is inadequate(1)This
section applies if the chief executive reasonably believes,based on information available to the chief
executive, that theholder of an authority—(a)has
not given a safety and health census under section179;
or(b)has given a safety and health census
that—(i)contains information that is
incorrect; or(ii)is
incomplete.(2)Thechiefexecutivemaygivetheholderoftheauthorityanotice that—(a)states each of the following—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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12 Safety and health fee[s 181](i)thegroundmentionedinsubsection(1)(a)or(b)the chief
executive reasonably believes applies inrelation to the
holder;(ii)if the ground is
the ground mentioned in subsection(1)(b)(i)—theinformationthechiefexecutivereasonably believes is incorrect;(iii)the amount of
the safety and health fee the chiefexecutivereasonablybelievesispayablebytheholder;(iv)the
facts and circumstances forming the basis forthe beliefs
mentioned in subparagraphs (i) to (iii);and(b)invites the holder to give the chief
executive, within thereasonable period stated in the
notice, a submission as towhy the holder should not be invoiced
for the amountmentioned in paragraph (a)(iii).(3)The chief executive must consider any
submissions given bytheholderoftheauthoritywithintheperiodstatedinthenotice.(4)If, after complying with subsection
(3), the chief executive issatisfied an
amount of a safety and health fee is payable by theholderoftheauthority,thechiefexecutivemaygivetheholder an invoice for the fee.(5)Subsection (4) applies even if the
holder of the authority hasalready been
given an invoice for, or paid, a different amountfor
the fee.(6)The holder of the authority must pay
the amount of the safetyandhealthfeestatedintheinvoicewithin30daysafterreceiving the invoice.181Fee
for late safety and health census(1)This
section applies if the holder of an authority does not givea
safety and health census for a quarter on or before—Page
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12 Safety and health fee[s 182](a)ifthechiefexecutivehasgiventheholderanoticementionedinsection179(2)(b)—thedaystatedinthenotice for giving the safety and
health census; or(b)otherwise—the day that is 20 days
after the end of thequarter.(2)The
obligation under section 179 to give the safety and healthcensus continues to apply until the holder
complies with thatsection.(3)The
holder must pay the late fee stated in schedule 2, part 2.(4)The late fee is payable in addition to
any penalty imposed onthe holder under section 179(1) or
(3).182Unpaid fees(1)This
section applies if the holder of an authority does not payan
amount of a safety and health fee under section 178 or 180.(2)The holder must pay interest on the
unpaid amount at the rateof 15%.(3)The
interest must be calculated as simple interest.(4)The
unpaid amount, and any interest payable on the unpaidamount, may be recovered by the chief
executive as a debt.183Refund of overpayment of safety and
health fee(1)Ifasafetyandhealthfeeisoverpaidbytheholderofanauthority, the chief executive must
refund the amount of theoverpayment to the holder.(2)No interest is payable on the amount
refunded.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Miscellaneous provisions[s 184]Part 13Miscellaneous provisionsNotauthorised—indicativeonlyDivision 1External reviews
by QCAT184Application for external review(1)A person who is given an information
notice for a reviewabledecision may apply, as provided under
the QCAT Act, for anexternal review of the
decision.(2)In this section—reviewable
decisionmeans any of the following decisions
ofthe chief inspector—(a)adecisionundersection14(2)(b)nottomakeadeclaration that an explosive is an
authorised explosive;(b)a decision under
section 17(2)(b) to impose conditionson an explosives
trial approval;(c)a decision under section 67(2)(b) to
approve explosiveslimits for a port with changes or
conditions;(d)adecisionundersection67(3)torefusetoapproveexplosives
limits for a port;(e)adecisionundersection69(2)toimposeinterimexplosives limits for a port;(f)a decision to act under section
123(2)(c) or (d);(g)adecisionundersection145Etorefusetomakeoramend an administrative
determination;(h)adecisionundersection145Etomakeoramendanadministrative determination subject to
conditions;(i)adecisionundersection145K,145Mor145Ntoamend,suspendorcancelanadministrativedetermination;(j)adecisionundersection176(3)(b)nottoapproveanassociation as an approved collectors
association.Page 130Current as at
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Regulation 2017Part 13 Miscellaneous provisions[s
185]Other provisionsNotauthorised—indicativeonly185Period for keeping recordsApersonwhoisrequiredunderthisregulation,orasafetyand security
management system, to keep a record must keepit for at least
5 years after the record was made or obtained.186Person not relieved of obligation merely
because otherperson has same obligation(1)This section applies if this
regulation—(a)imposes an obligation on a person
(therelevant person);and(b)imposes the same
obligation on 1 or more other persons.(2)To
remove any doubt, it is declared that the imposition of theobligation on the other persons does not
relieve the relevantperson of the obligation imposed on
that person.187Prohibition on giving explosives to
unauthorised personA person must not, without reasonable
excuse, give or handover an explosive to another person
who is not authorised topossess the explosive.Maximum penalty—(a)iftheexplosiveisasecuritysensitiveexplosive—200penalty units;
or(b)otherwise—50 penalty units.188False or misleading information in
application forauthorityA person must
not—(a)stateanythinginanapplicationfortheissueofanauthority the person knows is false or
misleading in amaterial particular; orCurrent as at
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Miscellaneous provisions[s 189](b)omitfromanapplicationfortheissueofanauthorityanythingwithoutwhichtheapplicationis,totheperson’s
knowledge, misleading in a material particular.Maximum
penalty—100 penalty units.Notauthorised—indicativeonly189Acquirer must not give false or
misleading information(1)Thissectionappliestoaperson(anacquirer)whoisacquiringanexplosivefromanotherperson,otherthanbypurchasing the explosive.Examplesofacquiringanexplosiveotherthanbypurchasingtheexplosive—•taking possession of an explosive to
transport or store the explosive•taking possession of fireworks for the
purpose of conducting afireworks display(2)Theacquirermustnotgiveinformation,ormakearepresentation, to the other person that the
acquirer knows isfalse or misleading in a material particular
about any of thefollowing matters—(a)thetypeofauthorityheldbytheacquirerandtheactivities
allowed under the authority;(b)the
type of explosive the acquirer is authorised to dealwith
under the authority;(c)a condition of
the authority;(d)the name or identity of the person to
whom the authorityis issued;(e)the
name or identity of the acquirer.Maximum
penalty—100 penalty units.190Service provider
must not give false or misleadinginformation(1)This
section applies to a person (aservice
provider) who isemployed or
otherwise engaged by another person to providea service
related to an explosive.Page 132Current as at
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13 Miscellaneous provisions[s 191](2)Theserviceprovidermustnotgiveinformation,ormakearepresentation,totheotherpersonthattheserviceproviderknows is false or misleading in a material
particular about anyof the following matters—(a)the type of authority held by the
service provider and theactivities allowed under the
authority;(b)the type of explosive the service
provider is authorisedto deal with under the
authority;(c)a condition of the authority;(d)the name or identity of the person to
whom the authorityis issued;(e)the
name or identity of the service provider.Examples of
making a false representation—1Anemployeetellstheemployee’semployerthattheemployeeholds an
authority to manufacture explosives when the employeedoes
not hold the authority.2A fireworks
operator contracted by a fireworks contractor tells thefireworks contractor that the fireworks
operator is authorised topurchase fireworks.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.191Prohibition on altering
authority(1)A person must not alter an authority
issued to the person.Maximum penalty—50 penalty
units.(2)Aperson,otherthanthechiefinspector,mustnotalteranauthority issued to another person.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.192Labels etc. to be written in
EnglishAlabel,document,recordornoticerequiredundertheActmust be written in English.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Transitional provisions[s 193]Part 14Transitional provisionsNotauthorised—indicativeonlyDivision 1Transitional
provisions for SL No.150 of 2017193Definitions for divisionIn this
division—2003regulationmeanstheexpiredExplosivesRegulation2003.correspondingprovision,inrelationtoaprovisionofthe2003regulation,meanstheprovisionofthisregulationdealing with the
same subject matter as the provision of the2003
regulation.former, for a
provision, means the provision of that number ofthe
2003 regulation.194Remedial action notice given under
former s 9(1)This section applies if, before the
commencement—(a)an inspector gave a remedial action
notice under formersection 9(5); and(b)the
notice had not been complied with.(2)The
notice is taken to have been given by the inspector undersection 9(4).195Notice given under former s 13(1)This section applies if, before the
commencement—(a)a person gave the chief inspector a
notice under formersection 13(1); and(b)the
chief inspector had not decided whether to make thedeclaration.Page 134Current as at [Not applicable]
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14 Transitional provisions[s 196](2)The
notice is taken to have been given under section 13(1).(3)Anythingdoneinrelationtothenoticeunderthe2003regulation is
taken to have been done in relation to the noticeunder this regulation.Notauthorised—indicativeonly196Application made under former s
16(1)This section applies if, before the
commencement—(a)apersonappliedtothechiefinspectorunderformersection 16 for an explosives trial approval;
and(b)the chief inspector had not decided
the application.(2)The application is taken to have been
made under section 16.(3)Anything done in
relation to the application under the 2003regulationistakentohavebeendoneinrelationtotheapplication under this
regulation.197Approvals and consents by chief
inspector under 2003regulation(1)This
section applies to eachof the following approvals andconsents by the chief inspector if the
approval was in forceimmediately before the
commencement—(a)an explosives trial approval issued
under former section17(1)(a);(b)an
approval under former section 62(1)(a) of explosiveslimits, or new explosives limits, for a
port;(c)an approval under former section 88(2)
for a firework tobe stored in a particular building;(d)anapprovalunderformersection92(e)ofasafetymeasure for an explosive;(e)an approval under former section
100(d) of a person tobe present at a government
magazine;(f)a consent mentioned in section
106(1)(a) for an activityto be carried out at a government
magazine;Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Transitional provisions[s 198](g)anapprovalunderformersection148(2)ofanassociation as an approved collectors
association.(2)From the commencement, the approval or
consent is taken tobeanapprovalunderthecorrespondingprovisionofthisregulation.Notauthorised—indicativeonly198Explosives limits
documents given under former s 61 or63(1)This section applies if, before the
commencement—(a)aportauthorityorportoperatorgavethechiefinspector—(i)anexplosiveslimitsdocumentunderformersection 61;
or(ii)anewexplosiveslimitsdocumentunderformersection 63;
and(b)thechiefinspectorhadnotdealtwiththedocumentunder former
section 62.(2)The explosives limits document is
taken to have been givenunder section 66.(3)Thenewexplosiveslimitsdocumentistakentohavebeengiven under section 68.(4)Anything done in relation to the explosives
limits document,or new explosives limits document, under the
2003 regulationis taken to have been done in relation to
the document underthis regulation.199Interim explosives limit imposed under
former s 64(2)(1)Thissectionappliesif,immediatelybeforethecommencement, interim explosives
limits for a port were inforce under former section
64(2).(2)From the commencement, the interim
explosives limits for theport are taken to be interim
explosives limits imposed undersection
69(2).Page 136Current as at
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14 Transitional provisions[s 200]200Client record and proposed use under former
s 78BFrom the commencement—(a)a
proposed use obtained for a new client under formersection 78B(3)(a)(iv) is taken to be a
proposed use forthe client obtained under section
88(3)(a)(iv); and(b)a client record made under former
section 78B(3)(c) istaken to be a client record made under
section 88(3)(c).201Requirement to keep record
continues(1)Thissectionappliesif,immediatelybeforethecommencement, a person was required to
keep a record underformer section 79A(2) or former section
149.(2)The requirement to keep the record
continues as if the 2003regulation had not expired.202Appointment of manager of government
magazinecontinues(1)This
section applies to a person who, immediately before thecommencement,heldanappointmentasthemanagerofagovernment magazine under former
section 99.(2)Thepersoncontinuestoholdofficeasamanagerofagovernmentmagazineunderthisregulationonthesameconditions until
the person’s appointment as a manager endsunder this
regulation.203Request made under former s 103(1)This section applies if, before the
commencement—(a)a person gave the manager of a
government magazine anotice making a request under former
section 103; and(b)the manager had not decided the
request.(2)The notice is taken to have been given
under section 117.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
137
Explosives Regulation 2017Part 14
Transitional provisions[s 204](3)Anythingdoneinrelationtothenoticeunderthe2003regulation is
taken to have been done in relation to the noticeunder this regulation.Notauthorised—indicativeonly204Approval under
former s 104(1)This section applies to an approval
under former section 104by the manager of a government
magazine if the approval wasin force
immediately before the commencement.(2)Fromthecommencement,theapprovalittakentobeanapproval given
under section 118.205Continuation of entitlement to take
action for failure topay fee(1)This
section applies if, before the commencement, the chiefinspector charged a fee under former section
107.(2)If the fee is not paid as mentioned in
former section 108(1),whetherbeforeorafterthecommencement,thechiefinspector may
act, or continue to act, under former sections108to110inrelationtotheunpaidfeeasifthe2003regulation had
not expired.206Continuation of entitlement to recover
amount as debt(1)This section applies if, before the
commencement—(a)the holder of an authority was
required to pay, but hadnotpaid,anamountunderformersection146Borformer section 146D; and(b)thechiefexecutivehadnotrecovered,underformersection 146F,
the unpaid amount or any interest payableon the unpaid
amount.(2)Ifaproceedingforrecoveryoftheunpaidamountoranyinterest payable
on the unpaid amount was started before thecommencement,theproceedingmaycontinueunderformerpart 10A as if
the 2003 regulation had not expired.Page 138Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Part
14 Transitional provisions[s 207](3)Ifaproceedingforrecoveryoftheunpaidamountoranyinterest payable
on the unpaid amount was not started beforethecommencement,thechiefexecutivemayrecovertheunpaid amount or interest under part 12, as
if the liability topay the amount and interest on the amount
arose under thatpart.207Requirement to give notice continues(1)This section applies if, before the
commencement, a personwas required to give, but had not
given, a notice about a matterunder a former
provision.(2)The requirement to give the notice is
taken to apply under thecorresponding provision of this
regulation.(3)In this section—noticeincludes a receipt.208Notice taken to have been given(1)This section applies if, before the
commencement, a personwas required to give, and had given, a
notice about a matterunder a former provision.(2)Thenoticeistakentohavebeengivenunderthecorresponding provision of this
regulation.209References to 2003 regulationIn a
document—(a)areferencetothe2003regulationmay,ifthecontextpermits, be taken to be a reference to this
regulation; and(b)a reference to a provision of the 2003
regulation may, ifthecontextpermits,betakentobeareferencetothecorresponding
provision of this regulation.Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 139
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Part
14 Transitional provisions[s 210]Division 2Transitional provisions for Land,Explosives and Other LegislationAmendment Act 2018210Existing licence to transport
explosives(1)Thissectionappliestoalicencetotransportexplosivesinforce immediately before the
commencement.(2)From the commencement—(a)the licence is taken to authorise the
authority holder tooperate a business of transporting the
explosives statedin the licence in the vehicles stated in the
licence; and(b)thelicencedoesnotauthorisetheauthorityholdertodrive a vehicle to transport
explosives.211Employees of holder of licence to
transport explosives(1)This section
applies to a person who—(a)on the
commencement, is an employee of the holder of alicence to
transport explosives; and(b)is employed to
drive a vehicle, stated in the licence as avehicle to
transport explosives, to transport explosives.(2)From
the commencement, the person is taken to be the holderof
an explosives driver licence.(3)However, this section does not apply to a
person who—(a)is employed to work at a mine;
and(b)istransportingtheexplosivesatthemineandinthecourse of the
person’s employment.(4)This section
stops having effect on the day that is 1 year afterthe
commencement.Page 140Current as at
[Not applicable]
Schedule 1Explosives
Regulation 2017Schedule 1Prohibited
explosivesNotauthorised—indicativeonlysection 15Part 1Prohibited explosives1Small arms ammunition with a bullet or
projectile containinganincendiary,tracer,explosive,lachrymatoryornoxiouscomposition,
other than small arms ammunition—(a)used
as a distress signal or wildlife control device; or(b)manufactured,broughtintotheStatefromanothercountry, stored,
transported or sold for use, or used by—(i)an
officer or member of a State police service inthecourseoftheofficer’sormember’sofficialduties; or(ii)acorrectiveservicesofficerinthecourseoftheofficer’s official duties; or(c)stored,sold,transportedorpossessedbyaprescribedammunitioncollectorortheholderofalicencetocollect ammunition.2Ammunition that contains explosives,
other than—(a)small arms ammunition; or(b)ammunition manufactured, brought into
the State fromanother country, stored, transported or sold
for use, orused by—(i)an
officer or member of a State police service inthecourseoftheofficer’sormember’sofficialduties; or(ii)acorrectiveservicesofficerinthecourseoftheofficer’s official duties.3An explosive containing a chlorate
mixed with an ammoniumsalt.Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 141
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 14Any
of the following fireworks—(a)a
firework from which explosive material may escape;(b)afirework,allorpartofwhichexplodes,containingaluminiumormagnesiummixedwithpotassiumchlorate or another chlorate, whether or not
the fireworkcontains another substance;(c)afirework,otherthananunrestrictedfireworkoradistresssignal,containingachloratemixedwithsulphur,asulphideorphosphorus,whetherornotthefirework contains another substance;(d)afirework,otherthananunrestrictedfireworkoradistress signal,
that contains, or is attached to, a thingcapableofinitiatingthefireworkbyfrictionorpercussion;(e)a
firework—(i)all or part of which is projected
through the air oninitiation; and(ii)that
has the potential to injure a person outside therecommendedspectatordistanceundertheQueensland fireworks code;Example—a sky
rocket(f)a cracker, other than a cracker that
is a component in astring of crackers;Examples—bungers, bangers, matchcrackers(g)a salute with a diameter or length
greater than 75mm;(h)a candle with an internal diameter
greater than 50mm;(i)afountainwithaninternaldiametergreaterthan125mm;(j)acandlewithaninternaldiametergreaterthan25mmcontainingapyrotechnicunitcomposedwhollyorpredominantly of flash powder;Page
142Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 1(k)a
multishot box item and another assembly consisting oftubes greater than 30mm in diameter fastened
togetherin a vertical or near vertical array, other
than—(i)anitemconsistingoftubeswithaninternaldiameter of 10mm
or less that does not have morethan 1,000 tubes
or 1,000 pyrotechnic units; or(ii)anitemconsistingoftubeswithaninternaldiameter greater
than 10mm, but not greater than25mm, that does
not have more than 200 tubes or200 pyrotechnic
units; or(iii)anitemconsistingoftubeswithaninternaldiameter greater
than 25mm, but not greater than38mm,
that—(A)doesnothavemorethan200tubesor200pyrotechnic units; and(B)does not contain flash powder;
or(iv)anitemconsistingoftubeswithaninternaldiameter greater
than 38mm, but not greater than50mm,
that—(A)doesnothavemorethan52tubesor52pyrotechnic units; and(B)does not contain flash powder;(l)a string of crackers—(i)inwhichanycrackerisgreaterthan45mminlengthorhasanexternaldiametergreaterthan10mm; or(ii)containing a
roll of crackers designed to initiate atthe same time,
including, for example, a headroll.Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 143
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 1Part
2InterpretationIn this
schedule, a term that is not defined under the Act or thisregulation, but is defined under AS 2187,
part 0, has the meaninggiven to it under the standard.Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 144Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlySchedule 2Part 1FeesExplosives
Regulation 2017Schedule 2sections
13(2)(c), 21, 178(2) and 181(3)Fees for
authorities anddeclaration1Licence to import explosives or licence to
exportexplosives—(a)for
blasting explosives—(i)application for
licence(ii)licence for 1
year(b)for propellant powders and
ammunition—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(c)for fireworks—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1 year(d)for
distress signals—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(e)for an explosive other than an
explosive mentioned inparagraphs (a) to (d)—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year2Licence to manufacture
explosives—$nil693.00nil459.70nil338.80nil103.60nil338.80Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 145
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 2Notauthorised—indicativeonly(a)for an
explosives factory other than a mobilemanufacturing
unit—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(b)for a mobile manufacturing
unit—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(c)for manufacture of explosives at a
place that is not anexplosives factory—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year3Licence to sell explosives—(a)for blasting explosives—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(b)for propellant powders—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(c)for fireworks—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1 year(d)for
ammunition—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(e)for an explosive other than an
explosive mentioned inparagraphs (a) to (d)—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year$nil429.10nil197.40nil99.50nil83.70nil83.70nil83.70nil15.45nil83.70Page 146Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 24Licence to store explosives—(a)for blasting explosives up to
100kg—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(b)for blasting explosives greater than
100kg—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(c)for propellant powders up to
100kg—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year(d)for propellant powders greater than
100kg but notgreater than 250kg—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1 year(e)for
propellant powders greater than 250kg—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1 year(f)for
fireworks up to 100kg (gross weight)—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1 year(g)for
fireworks greater than 100kg (gross weight)—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1 year(h)for
an explosive other than an explosive mentioned inparagraphs (a) to (g), up to 100kg—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year$nil109.80nil429.00nil41.25nil109.80nil429.10nil41.25nil429.10nil41.25Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 147
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 2(i)for
an explosive other than an explosive mentioned inparagraphs (a) to (g), greater than
100kg—(i)application for licence(ii)licence for 1
year5Licence to transport
explosives—(a)application for licence(b)licence for 1 year for each vehicle
stated in thelicence6Licence to use explosives—(a)application for licence(b)licence for 1 year7Shotfirer licence—(a)application for licence(b)licence for 1 year8Fireworks contractor licence—(a)application for licence(b)licence for 1 year9Fireworks operator licence—(a)application for licence(b)licence for 1 year10Licence to collect ammunition—(a)application for licence(b)licence for 1 year11Application for permit to import
explosives12Application for permit to export
explosives13Application for permit to store
explosives14Application for explosives trial
approval$nil429.10nil109.80nil59.30nil59.30nil394.60nil126.00nil15.45nilnilnilnilPage
148Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 215Request for declaration that explosive is an
authorisedexplosive16Transfer of licence other than a licence to
use an explosive17Copy of licence$142.0043.2043.20Part 2Safety and health fee1Safety and health fee for a financial year
(s 178(2))—(a)if the number of explosives workers
working underan authority during the financial year is
more than 5but not more than 10—the amount shown for
eachexplosives worker working under the
authorityduring the financial year(b)if the number of explosives workers
working underan authority during the financial year is
more than10—the amount shown for each explosives
workerworking under the authority during the
financial year2Late fee (s 181(3))$110.80880.00110.80Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 149
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 3Schedule 3Matters to be included in safetyand
security managementsystemsection46A(4)Part
1Matters to be provided for insystem procedures1Establishingandmaintaininganexplosivessafetyandsecuritymanagementsystemtodealwithhazardandriskidentification,
risk assessment and risk control.2The
provision of information, education and training to—(a)employees and contractors of the
authority holder; and(b)if the system is
for a place—visitors to the place.3Reporting and investigating explosives
incidents.4Internal auditing of the
system.5Collectinginformationaboutthesystemtomonitoritseffectiveness.6Keepingrecordsofthesystem,includingrecordsofthefollowing—(a)internal audits and statistics;(b)risk assessments undertaken;(c)training of personnel;(d)reports and investigations of
explosives incidents;(e)reviews of
operational procedures;(f)consultationswithemployeesandcontractorsaboutsafety;(g)explosives manufactured or stored under the
authority;Page 150Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 3(h)maintenancecarriedoutonbuildings,plantandequipment;(i)testing of safety shut-off systems and
alarms;(j)testingofemergencyproceduresandtheevacuationplan;(k)disposal of explosives;(l)alternative safety and security
measures used.7Periodic reviews of the legislative
requirements applicable tothe system, and amendments of the
system, if necessary, tocomply with the requirements.8Changing the system.Part
2Matters to be provided for inoperational procedures1Supervising visitors and contractors in
areas where there areexplosives.2Maintaining buildings, plant and equipment,
including each ofthe following—(a)cleaningtoensurebuildings,plantandequipmentarefree
from explosives before maintenance is carried out;(b)precautionarysteps,including,forexample,cleaningand
clearing, to isolate a hazard before maintenance iscarried out in the vicinity of the
hazard;Examples of precautionary steps—•cleaning contaminated equipment•isolating electrical, pressure or
other sources of energy•confined space
entry(c)the frequency of required
maintenance.3Restrictingsmoking,theconsumptionofalcohol,thepossession and use of firearms, and other
activities potentiallyCurrent as at [Not applicable]Page
151
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 3Notauthorised—indicativeonlyaffectingtheriskassociatedwiththeactivitiescarriedoutunder the authority.4Selecting,maintainingandusingpersonalprotectiveequipment,including,forexample,clothing,equipmentordevices designed to protect a person from
harm.Examples of personal protective
equipment—gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, safety
shoes5Identifying and disposing of waste
explosives and ingredientsfor manufacturing explosives, and
separating waste materialsthatarenotcompatible,including,forexample,proceduresfor burning
waste.6Testing safety shut-off systems and
alarms.7If the activities include
manufacturing or bringing explosivesinto the State
from another country—sampling and testing theexplosives.8Transportingexplosivesundertheauthority,includingsecurity provisions and procedures.9Storing and handling explosives under
the authority, includingsecurity provisions and
procedures.10Handling chemicals and keeping—(a)a register of chemicals stored or used
for the activities;and(b)a safety data
sheet for each chemical.11Receiving
explosives at a place where the activities are carriedout.12Limitingtheamountofexplosivesin,andthenumberofpersons in, buildings and other places
where the activities arecarried out.13Usingexplosivesundertheauthority,includingsecurityprovisions and
procedures.14Respondingtoadverseweatherconditions,including,forexample, lightning.15Restricting sources of ignition in buildings
and other placeswhere the activities are carried out.Page
152Current as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 316Separating materials that are not
compatible.17Manufacturingexplosivesundertheauthority,includingstoringandmixingingredientsusedtomanufactureexplosives.18Cleaningandtidyingareaswhereexplosivesarehandledunder the
authority.19Handling misfires.20Operatingplantandequipmentusedintheactivities,including, for
example, a pump.21Preparingforandrespondingtoemergencies,includingthepreparationofanevacuationplanandtestingoftheprocedures.Examples—•procedures for controlling
spills•the provision of fire fighting
equipment•the availability of first aid22Changingoperationalprocesses,thecompositionoftheexplosivesusedfortheactivities,theingredientsusedtomanufacture explosives and the
packaging of explosives.23Thecompetenciesandtrainingrequiredforpersonnelwhocarry out the activities.24Recording and handling complaints
about the activities.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
153
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 4Schedule 4Particular
explosives exemptfrom section 44 of the ActNotauthorised—indicativeonlysection 94, definitionschedule4explosive123456789Page 154Small arms ammunition stored by a person
who—(a)holds a licence under theWeapons Act 1990; or(b)has been granted an exemption under
theWeapons Act1990,
for section 2(1)(m) of that Act.Power device
cartridges.Safety fuses or igniters.Electric matches.Unrestricted
fireworks.Explosivesdesignedtoactivateairbags,seatbelts,fireextinguishers and parachutes.Distress signals—(a)with
classification code 1.3G—maximum amount 15kg(gross weight);
or(b)withclassificationcode1.4G—maximumamount250kg (gross weight); or(c)with
classification code 1.4S—any amount.Fireworks,otherthanunrestrictedfireworksorprohibitedfireworks,
stored by a person licensed to use the fireworks—(a)with classification code 1.1G, 1.2G or
1.3G—maximumamount 50kg (gross weight); or(b)withclassificationcode1.4G—maximumamount250kg (gross weight).Propellantpowdersstoredbyapersonwhoholdsalicenceunder theWeapons Act 1990—(a)if the powders are stored on a
property larger than 2ha—maximum amount 30kg; orCurrent as at [Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 4(b)otherwise—maximum amount 15kg.10Propellantpowdersstoredbyapersonlicensedtosellthepowders—maximum amount 100kg.11Blastingexplosivesstoredbyapersonlicensedtousetheexplosives—(a)iftheexplosivesarestoredonapropertylargerthan2ha—maximum
amount 30kg; or(b)otherwise—maximum amount 10kg.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
155
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 5Schedule 5Explosives prescribed forsection 50 of the Actsection
1351Small arms ammunition.2Power device cartridges.3Safety fuses or igniters.4Electric matches.5Unrestricted fireworks.6Propellantpowders,otherthanblackpowder—maximumamount
50kg.7Black powder—maximum amount
25kg.8Distress signals—(a)with
classification code 1.1G, 1.2G or 1.3G—maximumamount 50kg;
or(b)withclassificationcode1.4G—maximumamount250kg; or(c)with
classification code 1.4S.9Explosivesdesignedtoactivateairbags,seatbelts,fireextinguishers or parachutes.10Explosives other than explosives
mentioned in item 8—(a)withclassificationcode1.3Cor1.3G—maximumamount 50kg;
or(b)withclassificationcode1.4Cor1.4G—maximumamount
250kg.Page 156Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlySchedule 6Explosives
Regulation 2017Schedule 6Unrestricted
fireworksschedule 7, definitionunrestrictedfirework1Amorces and caps for toy
pistols.2Indoor table bombs.3Model rocket motors with—(a)maximum weight 62.5g; and(b)maximum total impulse of 160 newton
seconds.4Snaps for bon bon crackers.5Sparklers.6Starting pistol caps.7Streamer cones.8Indoor decorative fountains.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
157
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7Schedule 7Dictionarysection 3account, for part 8,
division 4, see section 111.administrative
determinationsee section 51A(3) of the Act.alternative safety and security
measuressee section 9(2).applicant,
for part 8, division 4, see section 117(1).approved
explosives limits, for a port, means—(a)explosives limits approved for the port
under section 67;or(b)ifthechiefinspectorhasimposedinterimexplosiveslimits for the
port—the interim explosives limits for theport.AS2187,part0meansAS2187.0—1998(Explosives—Storage,
transport and use, Part 0: Terminology).AS2187,part2meansAS2187.2—2006(Explosives—Storage and use,
Part 2: Use of explosives).Australian
dangerous goods codemeans the document called‘AustralianCodefortheTransportofDangerousGoodsbyRoad and Rail’, seventh edition,
approved by the AustralianTransport Council.Editor’s
note—The Australian dangerous goods code can be
accessed on the NationalTransport Commission’s website.Australianexplosivescodemeansthedocumentcalled‘Australian Code for the Transport of
Explosives by Road andRail’,thirdedition,approvedbytheWorkplaceRelationsMinisters’
Council.Editor’s note—TheAustralianexplosivescodecanbeaccessedonSafeWorkAustralia’s website.Page 158Current as at [Not applicable]
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7Notauthorised—indicativeonlyblastingactivitiesmeanspreparingablastingexplosiveforuse or using a blasting
explosive.Examples of blasting activities—•agricultural and small-scale
blasting•quarrying and open-cut mining•tunnelling and underground
mining•submarine blastingcategory 2
loadmeans a load of explosives of risk category
2,as defined under the Australian explosives
code, table 2.1.category 3 loadmeans a load of
explosives of risk category 3,as defined under
the Australian explosives code, table 2.1.certified
copy, of a document, means a copy of the
documentcertifiedbyanyofthefollowingtobeatruecopyofthedocument—(a)a
lawyer;(b)a notary public;(c)a
commissioner for declarations;(d)a
justice of the peace.class 1 explosivemeans an
explosive that has been classified,under the UN
model regulations, as being in class 1.class2to9explosivemeansanexplosivethathasbeenclassified,
under the UN model regulations, as being in one ofclasses 2 to 9.classification
code, for an explosive, means—(a)foranexplosivetowhichtheUNmodelregulationsapply—(i)theclass,divisionandcompatibilitygrouptowhichtheexplosiveisassignedundertheUNmodel
regulations; orExample—Anexplosivewiththeclassificationcodeofclass1,division 1.1, compatibility group D is an
explosive thathasbeenassignedtothefollowingclass,divisionandcompatibility group under the UN model
regulations—Current as at [Not applicable]Page
159
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 160•class 1 (Explosives);•division 1.1 (Substances and articles which
have amass explosion hazard);•compatibilitygroupD(Secondarydetonatingexplosivesubstanceorblackpowderorarticlecontainingasecondarydetonatingexplosivesubstance, in each case without means of
initiationand without a propelling charge, or article
containinga primary explosive substance and containing
2 ormore effective protective features).(ii)the class,
division and packing group to which theexplosiveisassignedundertheUNmodelregulations; orExample—Anexplosivewiththeclassificationcodeofclass5,division 5.1, packing group III is an
explosive that hasbeen assigned to the following class,
division and packinggroup under the UN model
regulations—•class 5 (Oxidising substances and
organic peroxides);•division 5.1 (Oxidising
substances);•packing group III (When packed in
accordance withthis group the substance presents low
danger).(b)for an explosive to which the UN model
regulations donotapply—theclassoftoodangeroustotransportornon-dangerous goods to which the explosive
is assigned.classification signmeans—(a)for a class 1 explosive—the sign shown
in the Australianexplosivescode,chapter3,showingtheclassificationcode for the
explosive; or(b)foraclass2to9explosive—thesignshownintheAustraliandangerousgoodscode,chapter5,showingthe
classification code for the explosive.coal minesee
theCoal Mining Safety and Health Act
1999,section 9.collectors’
ammunitionmeans—(a)smallarmsammunition,otherthansmallarmsammunition
containing a high explosive; orCurrent as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7(b)other ammunition that does not contain
explosives.compatible,inrelationto2ormorematerials,meansthematerials will not react together to
cause a fire, explosion orharmfulreactionortheproductionofflammable,toxicorcorrosive vapours.correctiveservicesofficerseetheCorrectiveServicesAct2006, schedule
4.decision noticesee section
145K(2).display host, for a
fireworks display, see section 157.distress
signal—(a)meansapackagedpyrotechnicsubstanceusedforsignalling, warning, rescue or a similar
purpose; and(b)includesamarineflareandsignal,landingflare,highwayfusee,line-carryingrocketandsmokegenerator, and a
distress signal designed to be placed ona railway
track.electricmatchmeansamatchcontainingapyrotechnicsubstance that
is initiated electrically.Examples of electric matches—electric match heads, squibs, electric
fusesemergency event, for part 3,
division 5A, see section 46.explosives
limit, for part 5, division 4, see section
66(a).explosives limits document,
for part 5, division 4, see section66.explosives workermeans any of the
following persons—(a)an individual who is the holder of an
authority;(b)an individual who is a partner in a
partnership that is theholder of an authority;(c)an employee of, or a contractor
engaged by, the holderof an authority;(d)anemployeeofacontractorwhoisengagedbytheholder of an authority.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
161
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7fireworks
contractor—(a)generally—means
the holderof a fireworks contractorlicence; or(b)for
a fireworks display—see section 158.fireworks
displaysee section 156(1).fireworks
operator—(a)generally—meanstheholderofafireworksoperatorlicence; or(b)for
a fireworks display—see section 159.hazardmeans a thing or situation with potential to
cause harmtoaperson,propertyortheenvironment,including,forexample, the loss or theft of
explosives.holder, of an
administrative determination, means a person towhom the
determination applies.initiate,anexplosive,meansfire,explodeorignitetheexplosive.interim
explosives limits, for a port, means explosives limitsimposed for the port by the chief inspector
under section 69.magazine employee, for part 8,
division 4, see section 111.manager,ofagovernmentmagazine,meansthepersonappointed as the
manager of the magazine under section 112.minemeans—(a)a
coal mine; or(b)another mine, including, for example,
a quarry, to whichtheMining and Quarrying Safety and Health
Act 1999applies.misfiremeans the failure of a charge, or part of a
charge, toexplode or ignite.mobilemanufacturingcodemeansthedocumentcalled‘CodeofPractice—MobileProcessingUnits’edition3(2014), published by the Australian
Explosives Industry andSafety Group Inc.Page 162Current as at [Not applicable]
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7Notauthorised—indicativeonlyEditor’s note—The mobile
manufacturing code can be accessed on the department’swebsite.mobile
manufacturing unitmeans a mobile unit, including,forexample,amobileprocessingunitorvehicle,usedformanufacturing explosives.museummeans a
non-profit institution—(a)owned or
administered by the State; and(b)having, as a function, the preservation of
information inany branch of the natural sciences about
animals.national counter terrorism alert
level, for part 3, division 5A,see
section 46.noticemeans written
notice.organise, a fireworks
display, see section 160.packinggrouphasthemeaninggivenundertheAustraliandangerous goods
code.placardloadmeansaloadofexplosivesthatmustbeplacardedundertheTransportOperations(RoadUseManagement—DangerousGoods)Regulation2008,section83.portsee theTransport Infrastructure Act 1994,
schedule 6.portauthorityseetheTransportInfrastructureAct1994,schedule 6.portoperatorseetheTransportInfrastructureAct1994,section 267.power device
cartridgehas the meaning given under AS 2187,part
0.precursormeans a liquid
mixture of water, an oxidising agent(including,forexample,ammoniumnitrate),afuelandanemulsifier, with or without other
chemicals, that—(a)is manufactured with a view to
producing an explosive;and(b)is
not a class 1 explosive.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 164precursorcodemeansthedocumentcalledthe‘CodeofPractice—storageandhandlingofUN3375’,fourthedition(2017),
published by the Australian Explosives Industry andSafety Group Inc.prescribed
ammunition collectormeans—(a)a
museum; or(b)theReturned&ServicesLeagueofAustralia,(Queensland
Branch); or(c)asub-branchoftheReturned&ServicesLeagueofAustralia (Queensland Branch);
or(d)a person who is a member of an
association approved bythe chief inspector as an approved
collectors associationunder section 176.prescribed
authority, for part 3, division 5A, see section
46.prescribedinformation,forarequestthatanexplosivebedeclared to be an authorised explosive or an
application for anexplosives trial approval, for part 2, see
section 11.prescribed person, for part 8,
division 5, see section 128.prescribed
shotfirer, for part 10, division 2, see section
148.proposed actionsee section
145J(1).quartermeans a 3 month
period ending on 30 September, 31December, 31
March or 30 June.Queenslandfireworkscodemeansthedocumentcalled‘Queenslandcodeofpractice,Controlofoutdoorfireworksdisplays’, first edition (2003), published
by the department.registered training organisationsee
theNational VocationalEducation and
Training Regulator Act 2011(Cwlth),
section3.relevant authority—(a)for part 8, division 3—see section
104; or(b)for part 8, division 5—see section
128.relevant holder, in relation to
an explosives factory, for part 6,division 3, see
section 78.Current as at [Not applicable]
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7Notauthorised—indicativeonlyrelevant licence—(a)for part 5, division 2—see section 53;
or(b)for part 6, division 2—see section
72.relevant offencesee section
23A(3) of the Act.relevant permit, for part 5,
division 3, see section 60.relevant
person, for payment of a fee charged under
section122, see section 121.relevant
supervisor, in relation to an activity carried out at
agovernment magazine, for part 8, division 4,
see section 111.required places, for part 8,
division 2, see section 97.riskmeans the risk, measured in terms of
consequences andlikelihood, of harm to a person, property or
the environmentarising out of a hazard.risk assessment
process, for part 5, division 4, see section
64.safety and health census, for part 12,
see section 179(1).safety and health fee, for part 12,
see section 178(1).safety and security management system,
for part 3, division5A, see section 46.safety and security requirements,
for a fireworks display, seesection
162.safety data sheetsee theWork
Health and Safety Regulation2011,
schedule 19.safety fuse or ignitermeans any of the
following within themeaning of AS 2187, part 0—(a)a safety fuse;(b)a
signal tube;(c)an igniter cord;(d)an
igniter cord connector;(e)a fuse
igniter.schedule 4 explosive, for part 8,
see section 94.secure container, for part 8,
division 2, see section 97.Current as at
[Not applicable]Page 165
Explosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7Notauthorised—indicativeonlyPage 166secured
area, for part 8, division 2, see section
97.security sensitive ammonium nitratemeans—(a)ammonium nitrate; or(b)a
solid substance that—(i)consistsofamixtureofammoniumnitrateandanothersubstanceifthemixturecontainsmorethan
45% ammonium nitrate by mass; and(ii)is
not classified as a class 1 explosive.site senior
executive, for part 10, division 2, see section
148.source of ignitionhas the meaning
given under AS 2187, part2.storage
facility, for a licence to store explosives or a
permit tostoreexplosives,meansamagazineorotherplacewhereexplosives may
be stored under the authority.submission
periodsee section 145J(2)(e).supply—(a)meanssupplyintradeorcommerceorunderanagreement; and(b)includes barter, give or swap.trial, for an
explosives approval trial, for part 2, see section11.underground mine, for part 10,
division 2, see section 148.undergroundminemanager,ofanundergroundmine,forpart 10, division 2, see section
148.UNmodelregulationsmeansthedocumentcalled‘Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods—Model Regulations’, 20th revised edition
(2017), published bythe United Nations, New York and
Geneva.Editor’s note—TheUNmodelregulationscanbeaccessedontheUnitedNationsEconomic Commission for Europe’s
website.unrestrictedfireworkmeansafireworkmentionedinschedule 6.Current as at
[Not applicable]
Notauthorised—indicativeonlyExplosives Regulation 2017Schedule 7UNtestsandcriteriameansthedocumentcalled‘Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods—ManualofTestsandCriteria’,sixthrevisededition(2015),published by the
United Nations, New York and Geneva.Editor’s
note—TheUNtestsandcriteriacanbeaccessedontheUnitedNationsEconomic Commission for Europe’s
website.use—(a)an
explosive—includes prepare the explosive for use; orExample—assembleanexplosivewith1ormoreotherexplosivesforinitiation(b)fireworks, in a fireworks display—see
section 161.Current as at [Not applicable]Page
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