Transport of Dangerous Goods

The States and Territories have legislative responsibility for the road and rail transport of Dangerous Goods and the National Transport Commission maintains and updates the Australian Dangerous Goods Code  Road and Rail (ADG Code) and its associated model legislation. The ADG Code is currently in its 7th edition.

The Department of Infrastructure and Transport (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 provides policy advice on national and international dangerous goods matters, and provides secretariat support to the Competent Authorities Panel (CAP).

• International Harmonisation

  Information on the international process to harmonise the classification and labelling requirements for dangerous goods.

• The Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition

  Information on the Australian Dangerous Goods Code 7th Edition (ADG7) and how it can be accessed or purchased.

• Competent Authorities for Land Transport

  Information and contact details regarding the Competent Authorities for Road and Rail Transport.

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

  Information and contact details regarding the Competent Authorities for Road and Rail Transport.

• Competent Authorities for Air and Sea Transport

  Information and contact details regarding the Competent Authorities for Air and Sea Transport.

• The Competent Authorities Panel - National Exemptions, Approvals and Determinations

  Information on the Competent Authorities Panel.

• Transport of Explosives

  Information on the Australian Explosives Transport Code (3rd Edition).

• Transport of Radioactive Substances

  Information on the Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances.

• Guidelines for the Preparation of Transport Emergency Response Plans

  Information and a guideline on the emergency plans that are required for dealing with any hazardous situation arising from the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail.

• Departmental Contacts

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