Licence to import explosives - Queensland

Description

A licence is required for you to import explosives under the Explosives Act 1999  into Queensland from another country and possess the explosives for that purpose.

The licence does not cover transport, sale, manufacture or storage of the explosives. It also doesn't apply to:

  • an explosive that's part of the operational equipment of a road vehicle or boat, including airbags and distress signals that are part of the boat's safety equipment
  • explosives held in bond under the Customs Prohibited Export Regulation 1958.

Explosives being imported into Queensland must be an authorised explosive by the Chief Inspector of Explosives. Customs Legislation may be involved.

The Chief Inspector of Explosives must be notified prior to import.

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.

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.

Fees

Refer to Applying for a licence or permit in Other resources below.

Note: additional security fees will apply for new individual applicants including owners, directors, office bearers or any person having an interest in a corporation.

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.

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.

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

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

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Manager, Explosives Licensing

Explosives Inspectorate

Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
Mailing address: PO BOX 15216
City East, Queensland 4002
Mailing address: Level 4
1 William Street
Brisbane City, Queensland 4000
Phone: 07 3199 8023
Email: explosives@dnrme.qld.gov.au
Website: Explosives Inspectorate contact information (Opens in new window)