Fireworks in Tasmania (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: In Tasmania the public may buy and use Type 2 ("shop good") fireworks only under a permit for Cracker Night, held on 24 May or the following Saturday. Permit applicants must be 18 or older, and displays are approved for 45 minutes in the evening.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Consumers may buy and use category F2 fireworksConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Yes [1] |
| Minimum age to buyConsumer fireworks (category F2) | 18 years [1] |
| Minimum age to possess or let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Type 2 fireworks may be purchased only by the holder of a Cracker Night permit, from an authorised seller. Permits are issued only for Cracker Night, which falls on 24 May each year, or on the following Saturday if 24 May is not a Saturday (30 May 2026; 29 May 2027). [1] |
| When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Type 2 fireworks may be used on Cracker Night (24 May, or the following Saturday if 24 May is not a Saturday). Using them on any other day without a permit is illegal; all other displays must be conducted by a pyrotechnician for an approved purpose. [1] |
| Where they may not be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | A Cracker Night display cannot be held in winds above 39 km/h or if a total fire ban has been declared. The firing point must be on privately owned property with the owner's consent (beaches are not suitable), at least 50 m from neighbouring homes and nearby roads, and at least 500 m from privately owned horses or livestock unless the occupants consent. It must also be at least 3 km from wildlife park boundaries and 1 km from commercial livestock, boarding kennels or horse businesses unless the owner consents. [1] |
| Fireworks consumers may useConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Only Type 2 fireworks, also known as "shop good" fireworks, are permitted for Cracker Night, and they are available only from an authorised seller. [1] |
| Local restrictionsConsumer fireworks (category F2) | A Cracker Night permit requires notification at least 7 days before the display to the local council and all adjoining properties. Notice to Marine and Safety Tasmania is required if the property is close to the seashore, and to Parks and Wildlife or Sustainable Timber Tasmania if national parks, reserves or timber zones are nearby. [1] |
| Hours when they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2) | Cracker Night permits are approved for a 45 minute display, either from 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm or from 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm. [1] |
Notes
- Tasmania allows the public to buy and use Type 2 fireworks only under a Cracker Night permit; the age shown is the minimum age to apply for the permit. The snapshot of the WorkSafe Tasmania page dates from 15 November 2025 and was not re-read live.
Sources
- WorkSafe Tasmania: Do I need a fireworks permit? (Internet Archive snapshot of 15 November 2025) (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
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