Explosives and fireworks

Find out about the explosives and fireworks industries in Queensland, including licensing requirements.

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All (new) explosives licence application forms are now digital. Find out more, including attachments and processing.

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Read about the explosives industry in Queensland, including how explosives are used.

Read about explosives legislation in Queensland, exempt explosives and the role of the Explosives Inspectorate.

Find out about licensing requirements, and other requirements, for the use of explosives and fireworks in Queensland.

Find out about explosives safety and security requirements in Queensland.

Learn about the hazards and management of explosives and fireworks.

Subscribe to news updates from the Explosives Inspectorate to stay up-to-date about developments affecting the explosives sector in Queensland.

Find your application forms and fees for fireworks and explosives licences and notifications.