Dangerous Substances Act 2004
- Number
- A2004-7
- Status
- In Force
Notes
- For infringement notice offences under this Act see Magistrates Court (Dangerous Substances Infringement Notices) Regulation 2004
- Current law
- Regulations & instruments
- Forms
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
Notes
- Proposed amendments by Family, Personal and Sexual Violence Legislation Amendment Bill 2025.
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 December 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R56 | 16 December 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
Administering Minister and Directorate
- Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development - City and Environment Directorate
- Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations - Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Legislative instruments
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Name | Status | Classifier | Type | Under | Effective | Year and No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Substances Commencement Notice 2004(Repealed) | Repealed | Commencement notices | s 2 | 1 April 2004 - 6 April 2004 | CN2004-6 | |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 5 April 2004 - 30 March 2005 | SL2004-9 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004 | None | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 16 December 2025 | SL2004-10 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2004 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 9 April 2004 - 30 June 2004 | DI2004-45 |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Authorisation 2004 (No 2) | None | Disallowable instruments | SL2004-10 s 29 | 17 April 2004 | DI2004-48 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fireworks Default Classification Criteria) Determination 2004 (No 1) | None | Disallowable instruments | SL2004-10 s 14 | 4 June 2004 | DI2004-89 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2004 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2004 - 30 June 2005 | DI2004-141 |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 31 August 2004 - 1 September 2004 | SL2004-39 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Incorporated Document) Notice 2004 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 220 | 24 September 2004 - 29 March 2018 | NI2004-363 | |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004 | None | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 22 June 2023 | SL2004-56 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Asbestos Assessment Task Force) Appointment 2004 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment | Disallowable instruments | s 47D | 23 December 2004 - 31 August 2005 | DI2004-271 |
| Dangerous Substances (Asbestos Assessment Task Force) Appointment 2004 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Appointment | Disallowable instruments | s 47C | 23 December 2004 - 31 August 2005 | DI2004-272 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2005 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 29 January 2005 - 30 June 2005 | DI2005-5 |
| Dangerous Substances (Training Course) Approval 2005 (No 1) | None | Notifiable instruments | SL2004-10 s 186 | 4 March 2005 | NI2005-99 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Incorporated Document) Notice 2005 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 220 | 31 March 2005 - 19 January 2006 | NI2005-122 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2005 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2005 - 30 June 2006 | DI2005-142 |
| Dangerous Substances (Recognised Qualifications in Explosives) Approval 2005 | None | Notifiable instruments | SL2004-10 s 186 | 12 August 2005 | NI2005-283 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Incorporated Document) Notice 2005 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 220 | 2 September 2005 - 29 March 2018 | NI2005-317 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Authorisation 2005 (No 1) | None | Disallowable instruments | SL2004-10 s 29 | 6 September 2005 | DI2005-199 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Amendment Regulation 2005 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 21 October 2005 - 22 October 2005 | SL2005-28 | |
| Dangerous Substances (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2nd Edition) Approval 2005 | None | Disallowable instruments | s 219 | 1 May 2006 | DI2005-297 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Incorporated Document) Notice 2006 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 220 | 20 January 2006 - 29 March 2018 | NI2006-11 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Asbestos advice) Notice 2006 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 47J | 1 July 2006 - 30 June 2023 | NI2006-213 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2006 - 30 June 2007 | DI2006-146 |
| Dangerous Substances (National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances) Code of Practice Approval 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 219 | 18 August 2006 - 29 March 2018 | DI2006-191 | |
| Dangerous Substances (National Code of Practice for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances) Code of Practice Approval 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 219 | 18 August 2006 - 29 March 2018 | DI2006-192 | |
| Dangerous Substances (National Model Regulations for the Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances) Code of Practice Approval 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 219 | 18 August 2006 - 29 March 2018 | DI2006-193 | |
| Dangerous Substances (National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets) Code of Practice Approval 2006 | None | Disallowable instruments | s 219 | 18 August 2006 | DI2006-194 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Storage and Handling Code of Practice) Approval 2006 | None | Disallowable instruments | s 219 | 15 December 2006 | DI2006-258 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Amendment Regulation 2007 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 24 April 2007 - 25 April 2007 | SL2007-6 | |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2007(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2007 - 30 June 2008 | DI2007-131 |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Amendment Regulation 2007 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 7 September 2007 - 8 September 2007 | SL2007-23 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Authorisation 2007 (No 1) | None | Disallowable instruments | SL2004-10 s 29 | 20 November 2007 | DI2007-286 | |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Amendment Regulation 2007 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 18 December 2007 - 19 December 2007 | SL2007-38 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Importing Explosives Declaration 2008 (No 1) | None | Disallowable instruments | SL2004-10 s 91 | 27 February 2008 | DI2008-27 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Amendment Regulation 2008 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 14 May 2008 - 15 May 2008 | SL2008-21 | |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2008(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2009 | DI2008-145 |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Amendment Regulation 2008 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 23 December 2008 - 24 December 2008 | SL2008-54 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Amendment Regulation 2009 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 3 June 2009 - 4 June 2009 | SL2009-26 | |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2009(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010 | DI2009-116 |
| Dangerous Substances (Incorporated Document) Notice 2009 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Notifiable instruments | s 220 | 14 July 2009 - 29 March 2018 | NI2009-331 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Amendment Regulation 2009 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 27 August 2009 - 28 August 2009 | SL2009-43 | |
| Attorney General (Fees) Amendment Determination 2009 (No 4)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 16 October 2009 - 17 October 2009 | DI2009-218 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2010(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011 | DI2010-107 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2011(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012 | DI2011-115 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2012(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2012 - 11 September 2013 | DI2012-110 |
| Dangerous Substances (Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplaces) Approval 2012 | None | Disallowable instruments | s 219 | 25 September 2012 | DI2012-237 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2013(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2013 - 7 August 2013 | DI2013-108 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Revocation 2013(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2013 - 12 September 2013 | DI2013-132 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2013 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 8 August 2013 - 30 June 2014 | DI2013-208 |
| Dangerous Substances (Authorised Analysts) Appointment 2013 (No 1) | None | Appointment | Notifiable instruments | s 210 | 12 November 2013 | NI2013-508 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2014(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015 | DI2014-121 |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Amendment Regulation 2014 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 1 September 2014 - 2 January 2015 | SL2014-19 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Asbestos Warning Sign) Approval 2014 | None | Notifiable instruments | SL2004-56 s 339 | 1 September 2014 | NI2014-366 | |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 15 May 2015 - 16 May 2015 | SL2015-10 | |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Subordinate laws | s 223 | 1 February 2016 - 2 February 2016 | SL2015-13 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2015(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016 | DI2015-115 |
| Dangerous Substances (Government Analytical Laboratory) Exemption 2015 (No 1) | None | Disallowable instruments | s 218 | 26 June 2015 | DI2015-184 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2016(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017 | DI2016-65 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2017(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018 | DI2017-102 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2018(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2018 - 6 May 2019 | DI2018-109 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2019(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 7 May 2019 - 30 June 2019 | DI2019-53 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2019 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2020 | DI2019-83 |
| Dangerous Substances (Display Case) Approval 2020 | None | Notifiable instruments | SL2004-56 s 339 | 1 July 2020 | NI2020-359 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2020(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021 | DI2020-185 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2021(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 | DI2021-101 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2022(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 | DI2022-83 |
| Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Advice 2023 | None | Notifiable instruments | s 47M | 1 July 2023 | NI2023-303 | |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2023(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024 | DI2023-114 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2024(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025 | DI2024-190 |
| Dangerous Substances (Fees) Determination 2025 | None | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 221 | 1 July 2025 | DI2025-139 |
Related instruments
| Name | Effective | Year and No | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legislation (Dangerous Substances) Delegation 2018 (Repealed) | 16 June 2018 - 30 June 2020 | NI2018-320 | ni | Repealed |
Approved forms
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Form name/number | Status | Description | Category | Made for | Effective | Year and No | CategoryAll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Consumer fireworks authorised receipt | s 278 | 7 June 2004 - 13 June 2006 | AF2004-4 | ShowInAll | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Consumer fireworks authorised receipt | s 278 | 26 May 2006 - 29 May 2007 | AF2006-30 | ShowInAll | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Consumer fireworks authorised receipt | s 278 | 30 May 2007 - 13 May 2008 | AF2007-53 | ShowInAll | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Consumer fireworks authorised receipt | s 278 | 14 May 2008 - 11 May 2009 | AF2008-31 | ShowInAll | |
| Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004–Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Consumer fireworks authorised receipt | s 278 | 12 May 2009 - 22 December 2009 | AF2009-129 | ShowInAll | |
| Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004—Form (Repealed) | Repealed | Loose-fill asbestos contamination report | s 341 and s 344 | 1 February 2016 - 2 July 2020 | AF2015-18 | ShowInAll | |
| Dangerous Substances Act 2004—Form | None | Application for internal review of ACR validity period decision | 222 | 3 July 2020 | AF2020-63 | ShowInAll | |
| Dangerous Substances Act 2004—Form | None | Loose-fill asbestos contamination report | 222 | 3 July 2020 | AF2020-64 | ShowInAll |
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 December 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R56 | 16 December 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
| 19 November 2025 - 15 December 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R55 | 19 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-30 |
| 1 July 2023 - 18 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R54 | 1 July 2023 | Republication for amendments by A2023-20 |
| 2 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 | HTMLPDFWord | R53 | 2 July 2022 | Republication for expiry of transitional provisions (ch 15) |
| 18 August 2021 - 1 July 2022 | HTMLPDFWord | R52 | 18 August 2021 | Republication for amendments by A2021-16 |
| 1 July 2020 - 17 August 2021 | HTMLPDFWord | R51 | 1 July 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2020-20 |
| 30 April 2020 - 30 June 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R50 | 30 April 2020 | Republication for amendments by A2019-38 |
| 23 October 2018 - 29 April 2020 | HTMLPDFWord | R49 | 23 October 2018 | Republication for amendments by A2018-33 |
| 29 March 2018 - 22 October 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R48 | 29 March 2018 | Republication for amendments by A2018-8 |
| 1 May 2017 - 28 March 2018 | HTMLPDFWord | R47 | 1 May 2017 | Republication for amendments by A2016-42 as amended by A2017-10 |
| 1 September 2016 - 30 April 2017 | HTMLPDFWord | R46 | 1 September 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-52 |
| 21 June 2016 - 31 August 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R45 | 21 June 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-33 |
| 27 April 2016 - 20 June 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R44 | 27 April 2016 | Republication for amendments by A2016-18 |
| 9 December 2015 - 26 April 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R43 | 9 December 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-50 |
| 14 October 2015 - 8 December 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R42 | 14 October 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-33 |
| 29 June 2015 - 13 October 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R41 | 29 June 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-6 |
| 3 June 2015 - 28 June 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R40 | 3 June 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-16 |
| 17 April 2015 - 2 June 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R39 | 17 April 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-6 |
| 1 January 2015 - 16 April 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R38 | 1 January 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2014-53 |
| 10 June 2014 - 31 December 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R37* | 10 June 2014 | Republication for amendments by A2014-18 |
| 1 January 2012 - 9 June 2014 | HTMLPDFWord | R36 | 1 January 2012 | Republication for amendments by A2011-55 |
| 12 December 2011 - 31 December 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R35 | 12 December 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-52 |
| 1 July 2011 - 11 December 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R34 | 1 July 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-22 |
| 17 March 2011 - 30 June 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R33* | 17 March 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-10 |
| 2 April 2010 - 16 March 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R32 (RI) | 6 April 2010 | Republication for amendments by A2009-34 Reissued for republication correction |
| 17 December 2009 - 1 April 2010 | HTMLPDFWord | R31 | 17 December 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-49 |
| 1 October 2009 - 16 December 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R30 | 1 October 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-28 |
| 17 August 2009 - 30 September 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R29 | 17 August 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-1 |
| 30 March 2009 - 16 August 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R28 | 30 March 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-46 |
| 14 February 2009 - 29 March 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R27 | 14 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-26 |
| 2 February 2009 - 13 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R26 | 2 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-37 |
| 26 August 2008 - 1 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R25 | 26 August 2008 | Republication for amendments by A2008-28 |
| 1 July 2008 - 25 August 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R24 | 1 July 2008 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 25 October 2007 - 30 June 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R23* | 25 October 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2007-31 |
| 11 July 2007 - 24 October 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 | 11 July 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2007-16 |
| 1 July 2007 - 10 July 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R21 | 1 July 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2006-33 |
| 16 November 2006 - 30 June 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 | 16 November 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-42 |
| 1 September 2006 - 15 November 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 | 1 September 2006 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 July 2006 - 31 August 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R18 | 1 July 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-16 as amended by A2006-24 |
| 6 April 2006 - 30 June 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R17 | 6 April 2006 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 23 November 2005 - 5 April 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R16* | 23 November 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-53 |
| 28 October 2005 - 22 November 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R15 | 28 October 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2004-66 and A2005-3 as amended by A2005-55 |
| 31 August 2005 - 27 October 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 | 31 August 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-38 |
| 2 June 2005 - 30 August 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 | 2 June 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-20 |
| 12 May 2005 - 1 June 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 | 12 May 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-24 |
| 4 April 2005 - 11 May 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 | 4 April 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2004-66 |
| 25 March 2005 - 3 April 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 | 25 March 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-13 |
| 23 February 2005 - 24 March 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R9 | 23 February 2005 | Republication for uncommenced amendments by A2005-3 |
| 15 December 2004 - 22 February 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 15 December 2004 | Republication for modification by SL2004-56 |
| 2 September 2004 - 14 December 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R7 | 2 September 2004 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 September 2004 - 1 September 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 | 1 September 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-66 |
| 31 August 2004 - 31 August 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 | 31 August 2004 | Republication for amendments by SL2004-39 to modification by SL2004-9 |
| 2 July 2004 - 30 August 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R4 | 2 July 2004 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 1 July 2004 - 1 July 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R3 | 1 July 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2004-28 |
| 16 May 2004 - 30 June 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R2 | 16 May 2004 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 5 April 2004 - 15 May 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R1 | 5 April 2004 | Republication for new Act and modifications by SL2004-9 |
| 5 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 19 March 2004 |
Bill and Explanatory statement
The bill and explanatory statement for this Act are accessed from Dangerous Substances Bill 2003.
Notification statement
The Dangerous Substances Act 2004 has been passed by the Legislative Assembly and is notified under the Legislation Act 2001.
Notified: 19 March 2004 (Parliamentary Counsel)
Act as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 March 2004 | 5 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord |
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| s 1, s 2 | 19 March 2004 | LA s 75 (1) |
| remainder | 5 April 2004 | s 2 and CN2004-6 |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| ch 15 | 1 July 2022 (midnight) | s 237 |
| s 224 | 30 June 2008 (midnight) | s 224 (3) |
| pt 3A.2 | 31 August 2006 (midnight) | s 47H |
| ch 14 | 5 April 2006 (midnight) | s 231 |
| s 226C | 1 September 2004 (midnight) | s 226C (5) |
| s 227 | 1 July 2004 (midnight) | s 227 (3) |
| s 226A, s 226B | 15 May 2004 (midnight) | s 226A (5), s 226B (5) |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2019-38 | Work Health and Safety Amendment Act 2019 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 30 April 2020 |
| A2020-20 | Loose-fill Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2020 | pt 3 | 1 July 2020 |
| A2018-33 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 | sch 1 pt 1.9 | 23 October 2018 |
| A2018-8 | Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2018 | pt 2 | 29 March 2018 |
| A2016-52 | Public Sector Management Amendment Act 2016 | sch 1 pt 1.21 | 1 September 2016 |
| A2016-42 | Family Violence Act 2016 | sch 3 pt 3.11 | 1 May 2017 |
| A2016-33 | Emergencies Amendment Act 2016 | sch 1 pt 1.4 | 21 June 2016 |
| A2016-18 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 | sch 3 pt 3.18 | 27 April 2016 |
| A2015-50 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2015 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.14 | 9 December 2015 |
| A2015-33 | Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.16 | 14 October 2015 |
| A2015-16 | Annual Reports (Government Agencies) Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.6 | 3 June 2015 |
| A2015-6 | Dangerous Substances (Loose-fill Asbestos Eradication) Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.2 amdt 1.3 (to the extent that it inserts s 47M) | 17 April 2015 |
| A2015-6 | Dangerous Substances (Loose-fill Asbestos Eradication) Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | sch 1 pt 1.2 (except amdt 1.3 to the extent that it inserts s 47M) | 29 June 2015 |
| A2014-53 | Dangerous Substances (Asbestos Safety Reform) Legislation Amendment Act 2014 | pt 6 | 1 January 2015 |
| A2014-18 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2014 | sch 1 pt 1.3 | 10 June 2014 |
| A2011-55 | Work Health and Safety (Consequential Amendments) Act 2011 | sch 1 pt 1.6 | 1 January 2012 |
| A2011-52 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) | sch 3 pt 3.18 | 12 December 2011 |
| A2011-22 | Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2011 | sch 1 pt 1.50 | 1 July 2011 |
| A2011-10 | Dangerous Substances Amendment Act 2011 | pt 2 | 17 March 2011 |
| A2009-49 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.17 | 17 December 2009 |
| A2009-34 | Dangerous Goods (Road Transport) Act 2009 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 2 April 2010 |
| A2009-28 | Work Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009 | sch 2 pt 2.5 | 1 October 2009 |
| A2009-1 | Dangerous Substances and Litter (Dumping) Legislation Amendment Act 2009 | pt 2 | 17 August 2009 |
| A2008-46 | Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008 | sch 3 pt 3.7 | 30 March 2009 |
| A2008-37 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.27 | 2 February 2009 |
| A2008-28 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2008 | sch 3 pt 3.22 | 26 August 2008 |
| A2008-26 | Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 | sch 2 pt 2.8 | 14 February 2009 |
| A2007-31 | Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act 2007 | sch 1 pt 1.1 | 25 October 2007 |
| A2007-16 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 2) | sch 3 pt 3.10 | 11 July 2007 |
| A2006-42 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2006 | sch 3 pt 3.9 | 16 November 2006 |
| A2006-33 | Radiation Protection Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 1 July 2007 |
| A2006-16 | Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.6 | 1 July 2006 |
| A2005-53 | Criminal Code (Administration of Justice Offences) Amendment Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.7 | 23 November 2005 |
| A2005-38 | Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005 | s 4 | 31 August 2005 |
| A2005-24 | Insurance Authority Act 2005 | s 22 | 12 May 2005 |
| A2005-20 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.1, sch 3 pt 3.15 | 2 June 2005 |
| A2005-13 | Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Amendment Act 2005 | sch 1 pt 1.6 | 25 March 2005 |
| A2004-66 | Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2004 | s 4 | 1 September 2004 |
| A2004-66 | Dangerous Substances (Asbestos) Amendment Act 2004 | s 5 | 4 April 2005 |
| A2004-28 | Emergencies Act 2004 | sch 3 pt 3.7 | 1 July 2004 |
| A2021-16 | Loose-fill Asbestos Legislation Amendment Act 2021 | pt 3 | 18 August 2021 |
| A2023-20 | Planning and Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2023 | pt 3 | 1 July 2023 |
| A2025-29 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 | sch 4 pt 4.53 | 16 December 2025 |
| A2025-30 | Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (No 3) | pt 2, sch 1 pt 1.1 | 19 November 2025 |
Modifications
| Year and number | Modifying law | Modifying provision | Commencement date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL2004-56 | Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004 | pt 6.1 | 15 December 2004 | 5 April 2006 (midnight) |
| SL2004-9 |
Dangerous Substances (General) Regulation 2004, as amended by:
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pt 5 | 5 April 2004 | 15 December 2004 (midnight) |