$40
National Police check.
Explosives licence: Manufacture, store, sell or import
A licence allowing you to manufacture, store, sell or import explosives.
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About the licence
You can apply for individual or combinations of the following explosives licence types:
- manufacture explosives in a factory
- manufacture explosives at a place other than a factory
- fill and cap safety cartridges for commercial purposes
- store explosives at a medium scale storage facility
- store explosives in a magazine (above prescribed quantities)
- sell explosives
- import explosives
If you hold a Victorian licence to operate a major hazard facility, you do not require a licence to manufacture or store explosives.
If you have previously completed an ASIO security assessment through WorkSafe you do not need to repeat or pay for this assessment again.
Licence issuing, renewal and amendment fees
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Licence to manufacture explosives at a factory
- Issue or renewal fee $5000
- Amendment fee $1750
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Licence to manufacture explosives at a premises other than a factory
- Issue or renewal fee $312.50
- Amendment fee $109.38
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Licence to store explosives in medium scale storage
- Issue or renewal fee $250 for each premises. Plus $21.88 for each additional authorisation
- Amendment fee $87.50 for each premises. Plus $7.66 for each additional authorisation
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Licence to store explosives above prescribed amounts
- Issue or renewal fee $500 for each premises. Plus $21.88 for each additional authorisation
- Amendment fee $175 for each premises. Plus $7.66 for each additional authorisation
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Licence to sell or import explosives
Issue or renewal fee $62.50. Plus $21.88 for each additional authorisation Amendment fee $21.88. Plus $7.66 for each additional authorisation.
Fees that apply to all licences
$20
ASIO security assessment.
5 years
This licence is valid for 5 years.
Apply or renew the licence
Ensure your form is completed correctly and all supporting information is provided.
You must provide additional supporting documentation required in sections 7 and 9 of main explosives form.
You must also complete an application to conduct a National Police check and ASIO security assessment form including your drivers licence details.
If you are renewing your licence, in addition to the above, please include your existing licence number.
- If you are an individual, complete the 100 point identification form.
- If you are a company or body corporate, complete the non-individual identification form.
If you have previously completed these identification forms, you do not need to complete them again, unless your details have changed.
You must provide:
- 100 points of identification: at least one with a photograph and signature
- identification showing your date of birth
- 2 verified passport-sized photographs.
You can complete your payment details on the form.
Complete the application form and also provide:
- Identification form (natural person or non-individual)
- 100 points of identification (at least one with your photograph and signature)
- Identification showing your date of birth
- 2 verified passport sized photographs
- Application to conduct a National Police check and ASIO security assessment form including your drivers licence details
- Additional supporting documentation required in sections 7 and 9 of main explosives form
- Required fee.
Send your completed application, supporting documents, and identification form to WorkSafe's licensing branch by mail or email.
Note: You can purchase copies of the Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022 from Information Victoria on 1300 366 356 or you can view them on the Victorian Legislation website.
Contact WorkSafe's licensing branch
To check the progress of an application or if you need assistance, contact the Licensing Branch at:
Licensing Branch
PO Box 279
Geelong Vic 3220
Phone 1300 852 562
Fax 1800 060 727
Email [email protected]