Explosives Regulation 2017

For section 50(2)(a)(ii) of the Act, the conditions stated in subsections (2) and (3) are prescribed.

A person transporting an explosive mentioned in section 135(1)(a) or (b) must comply with—

for a class 1 explosive—the Australian explosives code; or

for a class 2 to 9 explosive—the Australian dangerous goods code.

A person transporting an explosive mentioned in section 135(1)(c) must comply with—

for a class 1 explosive—the Australian explosives code or alternative safety and security measures for the code; or

for a class 2 to 9 explosive—the Australian dangerous goods code or alternative safety and security measures for the code.

However, a person mentioned in subsection (2) or (3) is not required to comply with a provision of the Australian dangerous goods code, or the Australian explosives code, if—

a determination applying to the person states that the determination applies for this section instead of the provision; and

the person complies with the determination.

For subsection (3), the person’s alternative safety and security measures must provide for the following matters—

the packaging of an explosive for transport;

the design of a vehicle, including a compartment in the vehicle, used to transport explosives;

the marking of—

an explosive being transported; and

a vehicle, including a compartment in a vehicle, used to transport explosives;

the storage and security of explosives during transport, including the separation of different types of explosives;

limits on the amount of explosives that may be transported in a vehicle;

procedures to minimise the probability and consequences of an explosives incident happening while explosives are transported, including requirements about the following—

the required competence for the driver of a vehicle transporting explosives;

the required response of the driver if an explosives incident happens;

areas where explosives can not be safely and securely stored for transport;

temporary storage or holding areas for explosives before or after transportation.