Explosives Inspectorate

Emergencies

For emergencies where someone is seriously injured and in need of urgent medical help, life or property is under threat, or if you have witnessed a serious accident or crime first contact 000.

You can then report explosives accidents or emergencies to the Explosives Hotline 1300 739 868 (24/7).

Fireworks: check then report

Before you make fireworks complaints, check our register of authorised displays by professional, licenced operators to find out what’s coming up near you.

Report fireworks happening now to Policelink on 131 444 and submit an online report to the Explosives Inspectorate

General enquiries

For other enquiries for any explosives-related matter, call 07 3199 8023 during business hours or email explosives@rshq.qld.gov.au

Licensing

Contact head office licensing team about all explosives licence renewals, security clearances and explosive authorisations.

Level 19
275 George Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

GPO Box 1321
Brisbane QLD 4001

Phone: (07) 3199 8023
Email: explicensing@rshq.qld.gov.au

Regional licensing

Contact your regional licensing officer about all new licences, licence amendments and notifications (e.g. blasting, import, export, fireworks).

South region: Brisbane

Level 19
275 George Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

GPO Box 1321
Brisbane QLD 4001

Phone: (07) 3330 4172
Email: explicensing@rshq.qld.gov.au

North region: Rockhampton

25 Yeppoon Road
Parkhurst QLD 4701

PO Box 3221 Red Hill
Rockhampton QLD 4701

Phone: (07) 4936 0187
Fax: (07) 4936 4805
Email: explicensing@rshq.qld.gov.au

Government magazines

Contact your relevant government magazine to discuss storage or other explosives activities.

Helidon

Phone: (07) 4612 9400
Fax: (07) 4612 9412
Email: HelidonGER@rshq.qld.gov.au

Bajool

Phone: (07) 4934 6173
Fax: (07) 4934 6171
Email: BajoolGER@rshq.qld.gov.au

Brookhill and Queerah

Phone: 0419 756 069
Fax: (07) 4055 4250
Email: explicensing@rshq.qld.gov.au