Fireworks and other explosives

Certain types of fireworks and other explosives are prohibited dangerous substances under the Dangerous Substances Act 2004 and cannot be brought into the ACT or used, handled or stored within the ACT by any person.

Other fireworks and explosives are controlled dangerous substances under the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, and can only be brought into the ACT or used, handled or stored within the ACT by a person authorised under an explosives licence or permit.

Information about applying for a licence to authorise the import, handling or storage of fireworks is available on the  Fireworks Permits page. Information about applying for a license to authorise the import, handling or storage of other explosives in the ACT is available on the Explosives Licencing page.