Fireworks in South Australia (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: In South Australia fireworks may be used only by a licensed pyrotechnician or under their direct supervision, apart from general use fireworks such as sparklers, bon bons and toy pistol caps. Sales businesses must check that the purchaser is a licensed pyrotechnician or holds a relevant business 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) | Pyrotechnic sales businesses must verify that the purchaser is a licensed pyrotechnician or the holder of a pyrotechnic displays business licence or pyrotechnic sales business licence. General use fireworks such as sparklers, bon bons and toy pistol caps are excluded from the licence requirement for use. [1] |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | A pyrotechnician licence, or direct supervision by a licensed pyrotechnician, is needed to use fireworks, excluding general use fireworks such as sparklers, bon bons and toy pistol caps. [1] |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Fireworks consumers may useConsumer fireworks (category F2) | General use fireworks such as sparklers, bon bons and toy pistol caps are excluded from the pyrotechnician licence requirement. Other fireworks may be used only by a licensed pyrotechnician or under their direct supervision. [1] |
| Local restrictionsConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Hours when they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- "No" means fireworks other than "general use fireworks" (such as sparklers, bon bons and toy pistol caps) may be used only by licensed pyrotechnicians or people under their direct supervision. The snapshot dates from 20 December 2025 and was not re-read live.
Sources
- SafeWork SA: Fireworks & SFX licences (Internet Archive snapshot of 20 December 2025) (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
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