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Fireworks contractor licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence to undertake any of the following activities:

  • organise a fireworks display for the display host
  • possess fireworks to supply them to a fireworks operator
  • purchase fireworks to use in a fireworks display organised by the fireworks contractor
  • store and transport limited quantities of fireworks (to supply them to a fireworks operator).

If a fireworks contractor is an individual, they must also be an authorised fireworks operator. If a fireworks contractor is a corporation, the corporation must have a nominated licensed fireworks operator who is a qualified fireworks contractor.

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:

  • be at least 21 years old
  • have at least three years experience and conducted at least 40 fireworks displays as a fireworks operator for various display types and sizes
  • be competent and have completed an approved course of training as a fireworks contractor
  • have a minimum public liability insurance cover of $5,000,000
  • have a safety and security management system for all fireworks activities to be undertaken.
  • ensure a current security clearance is held by the individual, directors, partners or nominated responsible person if the licence or permit is related to security sensitive explosives. 

Duration

1 or 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Licence All $473.80

Per year. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Licence All $1421.40

Per 3 years. Fees for 2025-26

Forms

Approval time

Up to 20 business days.

Administering agency

Resources Safety and Health Queensland

Contact details

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