The Dangerous Goods Act 1985 sets out the general duties for the manufacture, storage, transport, transfer, sale and use of dangerous goods and the import of explosives into Victoria. The Act also enables regulations to be made about dangerous goods.
Dangerous goods are defined in the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and are classified in the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG code) according to their common hazardous properties.
Some dangerous goods, such as explosives, high consequence dangerous goods and asbestos, have particular risks and are dealt with under specific legislation.
There are also specific regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods.