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Amendments to the Explosives Act 2003 took effect 1 September 2024, introducing changes to licensing, safety and industry standards for managing, handling and transporting explosives in NSW.
The Explosives Amendment Act 2023 No 23 commenced on 1 September 2024 and introduced several key changes to the Explosives Act 2003 (NSW): revised licence types (including blasting explosives user's, fireworks single-use, pyrotechnician's licences), updated safety and industry standards for handling, managing and transporting explosives, and enhanced powers for SafeWork NSW as the regulatory authority.
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- Amendments to the Explosives Act 2003 took effect 1 September 2024, introducing changes to licensing, safety and industry standards for managing, handling and transporting explosives in NSW.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Explosives Amendment Act 2023 No 23 – Commenced 1 September 2024 is a WHS requirement set out in Explosives Act 2003 (NSW). The relevant provision is Explosives Act 2003 (NSW) > 2024 Amendments.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Explosives Amendment Act 2023 No 23 – Commenced 1 September 2024 is a WHS obligation under Explosives Act 2003 (NSW). In short, Amendments to the Explosives Act 2003 took effect 1 September 2024, introducing changes to licensing, safety and industry standards for managing, handling and transporting explosives in NSW.
What changed recently?
Explosives Amendment Act 2023 No 23 – Commenced 1 September 2024 was last updated on 3 September 2026.
