Applying for a licence to manufacture explosives

Manufacturing at an explosives factory

Apply for a licence to manufacture explosives in Queensland at an established factory facility

• Licence to manufacture for an explosives factory - individual
• Licence to manufacture for an explosives factory - corporate (Partnerships use this form.)

Manufacturing explosives at a place of use

Apply for a licence to manufacture explosives in Queensland at or near the place where the explosives are to be used

• Licence to manufacture explosives at a place of use - individual
• Licence to manufacture explosives at a place of use - corporate (Partnerships use this form.)

Mobile manufacturing units

If the licence is for a mobile manufacturing unit (MMU), you may also transport certain explosives and their ingredients.

We recommend that MMU drivers complete the relevant competency (RIIBLA203D Conduct mobile mixing of explosives) from a registered training organisation.

Apply for a licence to manufacture explosives in an MMU in Queensland using one of the following:

• Licence to manufacture explosives for a MMU - individual
• Licence to manufacture explosives for a MMU - corporate (Partnerships use this form.)

Fees for licences

Also read important information about your licence fees, including how to pay and refunds.

• Submit an Acceptable methods of payment form with your application.
• Contact your nearest Explosives Inspectorate regional office if you have any queries.

Obligations of licence holders

Licence holders must:

• have a safety management system and a security management system
• manufacture only authorised explosives
• supply explosives only to a person who is authorised to possess the explosives.

Also consider...

• Read the Explosives Regulation 2017 (PDF, 679KB) for more information.
• Read the Code of practice: Mobile processing units: Edition 3, June 2014 (PDF, 433KB).
• Read the Code of practice: Storage and handling of UN3375: Edition 4, May 2017 (PDF, 2.4MB).