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High Consequence Dangerous Goods (HCDG) licence

Licence to handle ammonium nitrate.

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About the licence

In Victoria, ammonium nitrate and mixtures or emulsions containing more than 45% ammonium nitrate are considered high consequence dangerous goods (HCDG).

Anyone who has access to HCDG must hold a licence for the activity or a permit if working for an employer who holds a licence.

You will need a licence to access HCDG if you import, export, manufacture, store, sell, supply, use, handle, transfer, transport or dispose of HCDG.

Applicants can be an individual, a public company, or a body corporate which is not a public company - different application requirements apply for each type of applicant. See the checklist on the application for more details.

Fees

Fee summary

$131.25

Application fee (per licence selection)

$32.80

For an amendment to the licence.

$82.90

For a replacement licence.

$45.20

National Police check.

$22.60

ASIO security assessment.

5 years

This licence is valid for 5 years.

If you have previously completed an ASIO security assessment through WorkSafe, you do not need to do another one.

Apply or renew the licence

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  1. Download and complete the form.

    Download the application form

Contact WorkSafe's Licensing Branch

If you need help with your application, contact WorkSafe’s Licensing Branch.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1300 852 562 
Available 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. 

Licensing Branch
PO Box 279
Geelong Vic 3220

More information

HCDG information for licence and permit holders  

High Consequence Dangerous Goods (HCDG): Safety basics  

High Consequence Dangerous Goods licences  

Dangerous goods