Fireworks in New South Wales (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: Consumer fireworks are not authorised in NSW. Buying, possessing or discharging fireworks is illegal unless the person holds a pyrotechnician or single use licence.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | No [1] |
| 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) | There is no period in which the public can buy fireworks. Fireworks intended for retail sale to the general public are not authorised in NSW, and buying fireworks requires a pyrotechnician or single use licence. [2] |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Discharging fireworks is illegal unless the person holds a pyrotechnician or single use licence. There is no period in which members of the public may let off fireworks. [1] |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Fireworks consumers may useConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Fireworks that are intended for retail sale to the general public are not authorised in NSW. Display fireworks are authorised only if they are imported, intended for use by licensed professional pyrotechnicians in a fireworks display, and not prohibited fireworks. [2] |
| Local restrictionsConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Hours when they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Sources
- SafeWork NSW: Explosives and fireworks (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
- SafeWork NSW: Unauthorised handling of fireworks in NSW (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in New South Wales
- E-scootersUse on public roads: Banned (private e-scooters) · Minimum age: 16
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence · Growing at home: Banned
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 100 km/h
- Deposit return schemes and plastic bagsNational deposit return scheme in operation: Yes, Return and Earn · Deposit per container: 10c refund
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 17 (P1 licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, with a supervisor
- Driving after drugsApproach to cannabis (THC): Any trace is an offence · THC threshold: Any active THC
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Bicycle rules · Minimum age: None at present (12-16 planned)
- Foreign driving licencesOverseas licence valid for a visitor: Yes, up to 6 months as a temporary visitor · Overseas licence after becoming a resident: Permanent resident: NSW licence within 3 months
- Home educationLegal status of home education: Registration required · Nature of the parental duty: School or registration
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Offence without reasonable excuse · Locking or one-handed knives: Auto-opening knives prohibited
- Motorcycles: helmets and licencesHelmet required for the rider: Yes · Helmet required for a passenger: Yes
- Paid holidayMinimum paid leave a year (weeks): 4 weeks (5 for some shiftworkers) · Minimum paid leave as the law states it: 4 weeks a year; extra week for some shiftworkers
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Cradle only, touch limited; L/P: none
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Smoke alarms in homesSmoke alarm legally required in homes: Yes, all homes · Minimum alarms and where: At least one working smoke alarm complying with Australian Standard 3786 on each level of the premises.
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 18
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: Under 0.05% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.00% (zero)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.