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Dangerous Goods Act 1998.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the safe storage, handling and transport of certain dangerous goods.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Transport/storage Hazardous substances Offences/penalties Basic legislation Risk assessment/management Enforcement/compliance Institution
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 43 sections divided into seven Parts, aims at protecting the safety, health and welfare of the people of the Territory and the environment in which they live by provide for the safe storage, handling and transport of certain dangerous goods.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.nt.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Dangerous Goods Regulation.

Legislation | Australia | 1985 (2022)

Keyword: Transport/storage, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling, Risk assessment/management, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX