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Shotfirer's Permit - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to use or discharge explosives in the Australian Capital Territory. This includes the use of explosives in:

  • agricultural industries
  • quarries
  • blasting contractors
  • mining industry businesses.

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 permit, you must:

  • be an individual (not a business or company)
  • have been granted an Authorisation of Explosives (see attached form)
  • be a fit and proper person.

Duration

1 to 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fee information is in the attached fee resource.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2025 (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Dangerous Substances Act 2004 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

WorkSafe ACT

Contact details

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