Licence to import explosives - Queensland

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

You must:

• be an adult

• be an appropriate person under S15 of the Explosives Act 1999

• be able to read and understand the English language to the satisfaction of the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

• comply with codes of practice and standards called up by the Explosives Act 1999.

• for a licence or permit related to security sensitive explosives, the individual, directors, partners or nominated responsible person must hold a current security clearance.

This licence may be applied for by a person (person is defined as an individual or corporation (public company, private company, club, association, government agency or partnership).

If an individual is a person having an interest in a corporation and the corporation is the separate legal entity responsible for the intended explosives operations and activities, the individual must apply using the corporate licence application form.

The required items section of the application form outlines all prerequisite licensing requirements.

Duration

This licence is effective for a period of 1 year of 5 years from the date of approval.

Forms

Other resources

Act(s) name

Explosives Act 1999 Queensland (Opens in new window)

Regulation(s) name

Explosives Regulation 2017 Queensland (Opens in new window)

Application process

You can obtain this licence by submitting the relevant completed application to the nearest Explosives regional office. The required items section of the application form outlines all prerequisite licensing requirements. Applications can be posted or submitted in person at regional offices only.

The following may be required before your application is approved:

• the Chief Inspector of Explosives may require further assessment of the applicant under S15 (8)(c) of the Explosives Act 1999.

• the applicant's work status may require the provision of further information not outlined on the application form.

• the storage and transportation of the imported explosives must be adequately covered by the appropriate explosives licence.

• the import activity cannot commence until the licence is issued.

• for a licence or permit related to security sensitive explosives, the individual, directors, partners or nominated responsible person must hold a current security clearance.

A corporation applying for this licence must:

• nominate an authorised person to act on behalf of the corporation; and

• if a non-publicly listed company, provide completed security assessment applications and in addition to the licence fee pay the relevant fees for each person having an interest in the company

• if a publicly listed company, nominate a responsible person for explosives activities related to the company.

Transfer process

S20 of the Explosives Act 1999 allows the transfer of this licence only with the prior approval of the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

Each transfer is assessed and reviewed on a case by case basis by the Chief Inspector of Explosives.

The applicant should contact the Explosives Inspectorate licensing officer to obtain information on how to apply for a transfer.

Administering agency

Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy

Explosives Inspectorate

Contact details

Supporting information

Queensland Acts and Regulations (Opens in new window)

Explosives Information Bulletins (Opens in new window)

Importing and exporting explosives (Opens in new window)