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section 3
ADG Code means the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, as published by the Australian Government, and in force from time to time.
affected person, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
analyst, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
applicant, for an explosive, means the person who applied for authorisation of the explosive.
approved form means the form approved by the regulatory authority.
Australian Explosives Code means the Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail, as published by the Australian Government, and in force from time to time.
authorised explosive means an explosive authorised under Part 2A.
certificate of analysis, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
Class 1 dangerous good means a Class 1 dangerous good under the ADG Code or the Australian Explosives Code.
classification code means the code assigned to an explosive under the ADG Code, which—
(a) comprises a combination of the number of the hazard division of the explosive under the ADG Code and the letter of the compatibility group of the explosive, and
(b) identifies the kinds of explosive substances and articles that are compatible for transport or storage purposes.
destroy, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
eligible person, for Part 3A—see section 24G(1).
exercise a function includes perform a duty.
explosive includes the following—
(a) a substance, or a thing containing a substance, manufactured or used with a view to produce—
(i) a practical effect by explosion, or
(ii) a pyrotechnic effect,
(b) an article or substance that—
(i) is classified under the ADG Code as too dangerous to transport, and
(ii) can produce an explosive or pyrotechnic effect,
(c) a Class 1 dangerous good,
(d) an article or substance prescribed by the regulations.
explosive precursor means the following—
(a) security sensitive ammonium nitrate,
(b) a thing prescribed by the regulations.