Licence to collect ammunition - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence to import, export, sell, purchase, possess, transport or store collectors' ammunition. Collectors' ammunition means ammunition that is not for use and can include:

  • small arms ammunition, except where the projectile is filled with a high explosive charge or fitted with a live fuse
  • other ammunition that does not contain explosives.

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 18 years old
  • be an appropriate person
  • be able to read and understand the English language to the satisfaction of the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

On the request of an explosives inspector, you must demonstrate that the collectors' ammunition is free of explosive material, to that inspector's reasonable satisfaction. This may be achieved by a certificate from a competent person stating the items are cleared of explosive content.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You must keep a record of the items and ensure that no unauthorised person can access the collectors' ammunition.

Authorised collectors may sell collectors' ammunition only to another authorised ammunition collector.

Duration

One or five years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Licence All $19.20

Per year. Fees for 2026-27

Apply Licence All $96.02

Per five years. Fees for 2026-27

Forms

Application process

Apply

Applications for occupational authorities and mutual recognition must be submitted via the RSHQ portal. 

Transfer process

Transfer

Approval to transfer this licence is considered on a case by case basis.

Approval time

Up to 20 business days.

Administering agency

Resources Safety and Health Queensland

Contact details

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