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Dangerous Goods

The States and Territories have legislative responsibility for the road and rail transport of Dangerous Goods and the National Transport Commission (NTC) has a role in maintaining and updating the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (Road and Rail) (ADG Code) and its associated model legislation.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (the department) works with the States and Territories, and the National Transport Commission, to promote best practice and internationally harmonised legislation for the land transport of dangerous goods in Australia.

The Department's Dangerous Goods Unit (DGU) provides policy advice on national and international dangerous goods matters, and provides secretariat support to the Competent Authorities Panel (CAP).

• International Harmonisation

  Australia has been closely involved in international moves to harmonise classification and labelling requirements for all hazardous substances.

• The Australian Dangerous Goods Code 6th Edition

  Find the The Australian Dangerous Goods Code 6th Edition here.

• The Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition

  Find the The Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition here.

• Technical Inquiries and the State and Territory Competent Authorities for Road and Rail Transport

  The Competent Authority for road transport in each State and Territory is the authority appointed by the Minister in that State or Territory. For contacts and further details follow this link.

• The Competent Authorities Panel - Exemptions, Approvals and Determinations

  Information on the Competent Authorities Panel

• Competent Authorities for Air and Sea Transport

  Information regarding the Competent Authorities for Air and Sea Transport

• Dangerous Goods Publications

  Information on how to source Dangerous Goods publications.

• Guidelines for the Preparation of Transport Emergency Response Plans

  The guidelines for the preparation of a Transport Emergency Response Plan are available for download.

• The Australian Explosives Transport Code

  Follow this link to view information on the Australian Explosives Code.

• Contacts

  Contact details for the Department's Dangerous Goods Policy Unit.