Dangerous Goods
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has had a long commitment in promoting best practice and harmonised legislation for the land transport of dangerous goods in Australia. The Department is strongly committed to ensure that Australian policy settings and legislative requirements for the transport of dangerous goods are closely aligned with international practice. To a large extent, this is achieved through consistency with international standards such as those contained in the 'UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations'.
The Dangerous Goods Unit (DGU) provides policy advice on national and international dangerous goods matters, and provides secretariat support to the Competent Authorities Panel (CAP).
The DGU also works with the National Transport Commission (NTC) and all States and Territories on the maintenance of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (Road and Rail) and the nationally harmonised regulatory framework.
Release of the Draft Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, Third Edition, for Public Comment [
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International Harmonisation of Dangerous Goods Transport Requirements
Australia has been closely involved in international moves to harmonise classification and labelling requirements for all hazardous substances.
Harmonising Australian Dangerous Goods Legislation
The National Road Transport Commission in consultation with the Department, ACTDG, regulatory authorities and industry produced model legislation to be adopted into State and Territory law.
The Advisory Committee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (ACTDG)
The primary role of the ACTDG is to recommend changes to update the Australian Dangerous Good code and associated guidelines. Follow this link to view members of the committee.
The Australian Dangerous Goods and Explosives Codes
Follow this link to view important differences in the Sixth Edition of the ADG Code and Regulations and information on the Australian Explosives Code and its review.
Competent Authorities for Land Transport and Technical Inquiries
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.
Guidelines for the Preparation of Transport Emergency Response Plans
The guidelines for the preparation of a Transport Emergency Response Plan are available for download.
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Information on how to source Dangerous Goods publications.
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Contact details for the Department's Dangerous Goods Policy Unit.
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