Explosives and fireworks safety

Queensland Mines and Energy is responsible for the regulation and use of fireworks and explosives in Queensland.

Explosives

The use of explosives, including Security Sensitive Ammonium Nitrate (SSAN), is regulated under the Explosives Act 1999.

Find out more about SSAN (including licensing).

Individuals and corporations can download explosives (including SSAN) and fireworks licence applications and renewals.

Download important information relating to explosives and fireworks, including Information bulletins, Safety alerts, Important notices and reports.

Find out more about government explosives reserves.

Fireworks

The use of fireworks is regulated under the Explosives Act 1999 and Explosives Regulation 2003. Only people who hold a Queensland fireworks operator's licence can use fireworks.

The use of fireworks by the general public is illegal.

Find out more about safe use of fireworks, including Illegal Fireworks, Fireworks Licences, Safety Documents and more  . . .

Read the fireworks code of practice.

Getting a fireworks licence

Nationally agreed fireworks competencies are available for the training of fireworks operators and contractors.  The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE is approved by the Department of Education and Training to deliver these competencies.

Find out more about fireworks licences.

Last Updated 13 November 2009