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Licence to Manufacture Explosives - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to manufacture explosives in the Australian Capital Territory. As holder of this licence, you will be in control of:

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

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 at least 18 years old
  • be considered a suitable person to hold the licence
  • supply any information or documents required under the Act.

Duration

As specified on the licence.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Manufacturing explosives:

  • at a factory: $1346.00
  • at a place other than a factory: $1050.00.

Fees for 2024-25

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 with the following additional documentation directly with the Agency:

  • police records check
  • drawings and specifications of magazines
  • a detailed description of manufacturing process
  • safety Management System information
  • a plan of the premises, to scale.

Approval time

Your application should be submitted to ACT WorkCover at least 56 days prior to the need to manufacture any explosives.

Administering agency

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

WorkSafe ACT

Contact details

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