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Licence to Carry Explosives by Road or Rail - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need a licence if you intend to transport explosives by road or rail. As the holder of this licence, you will be in control of:

  • any handling of the explosive
  • the premises where the explosive is stored
  • any associated plant or system
  • any associated activity.

You will also be expected to take reasonable steps in relation to any risk that may arise directly or indirectly from the transport of the explosive. There are many safety requirements in relation to this licence.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  • undergo a security assessment
  • be 18 years of age or older and be considered a suitable person to hold the Authority
  • supply copies of identification papers for yourself and any other responsible person(s) named in the application
  • in the case of a corporate application, supply the corporation's Australian Company Number (ACN)
  • supply the purpose for carrying the substance
  • give details of each vehicle to be used for carrying the substance
  • supply a security plan prepared in accordance with current legislation
  • supply any information or documents as requested.

Duration

As stated on the licence.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $971.00

Licence for a Single Vehicle
Apply Application All $142.00 Licence for Each Additional Vehicle

Forms

Act(s) name

Dangerous Substances Act 2004 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004 Australian Capital Territory

Application process

Lodge

Please lodge your application directly with the Agency.

Administering agency

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

Access Canberra

WorkSafe ACT

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.