Legislation and policy

Resources Safety administers the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 (WA) and associated Dangerous Goods Safety Regulations 2007 (WA) covering the safe storage, handling and transport of dangerous goods and for related purposes. The Act and associated regulations replaced the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Act 1961 (WA), Dangerous Goods (Transport) Act 1998 (WA) and associated regulations on 1 March 2008.

Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004

Hard copies of the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 (WA) are available from the State Law Publisher. An electronic copy of the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 (WA) can be downloaded from the State Law Publisher at no cost.

Dangerous Goods Safety Regulations 2007

Hard copies of regulations supporting the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 (WA) are only available from the State Law Publisher.

The following regulations can be downloaded from the State Law Publisher at no cost:

• Storage and handling of non-explosives
• Major hazard facilities
• Road and rail transport of non-explosives
• Explosives
• Security risk substances
• Goods in ports
• General.

Schedule of fees and charges

Schedule of fees and charges, effective from 1 July 2008 (PDF 95 KB).

Transitional arrangements

A number of transitional arrangements, as indicated in the regulations, apply until 28 February 2009.  Current licences issued before 1 March 2008 continue to be valid until they expire.  The transitional period for compliance with ADG 6 and the old dangerous goods transport regulations, or ADG 7 and the new transport regulations applies until 31 December 2008.  Further information on transitional arrangements is available from frequently asked questions.

Further information

Further information on the licensing and permit system and legislative requirements of the Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 (WA) and associated regulations is available from frequently asked questions.