Fireworks in Australia (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: Fireworks laws in Australia are set by each state and territory and differ between them. No national rule is given here; the individual jurisdictions have not yet been checked.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum age to buyConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum age to possess or let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Fireworks sale, possession and use are regulated by each state and territory, and the rules differ (for example, some jurisdictions allow public use only on particular days or with a permit, while others ban it). No official source covering every jurisdiction was read, so no national value is given.
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Australia: rules by state or province
| Country | Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks | Minimum age to buy | When they may be sold to the public | When they may be let off | Where they may not be let off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | No (licence needed) | ⚠ Not yet verified | No public sale | No public use | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Victoria | No (licensed only) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Licensed pyrotechnicians only | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Queensland | No (unrestricted only) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Only unrestricted items | Authorised use only | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Western Australia | No (unrestricted only) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Licence needed to buy | Licensed pyrotechnicians only | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| South Australia | No (general use only) | ⚠ Not yet verified | Licensed buyers only | Licensed pyrotechnicians only | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Tasmania | Yes, on Cracker Night (permit) | 18 (permit holder) | Permit holders; Cracker Night only | Cracker Night only | Distance, fire-ban and wind limits |
| Australian Capital Territory | No (licence or permit needed) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | Licence or permit holders only | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Northern Territory | Yes, on 1 July (Territory Day) only | 18+ | 1 July, 9 am-9 pm | 1 July (Territory Day) only | Mindil Beach |
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.