The role of the Panel
The role of the Panel is to decide on national application of exemptions, determinations and approvals issued under the relevant regulations.
The Panel follows the Competent Authorities Panel Rules last updated in May 2023.
Submissions
Submissions to the Panel must first be considered by the Competent Authority in the relevant jurisdiction. Competent Authorities are the state and territory-based regulators. Contact details for these organisations can be found here.
When applying to the Panel through a Competent Authority, you are required to use the provided pro-forma and include enough supporting information for CAP members to review. This may include diagrams, photos, and other technical details to support your application.
If you are uncertain of what to provide to support your submission contact your Competent Authority.
Australian Dangerous Goods Code
The current Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail can be found here.
Contact details
Contact details for the Competent Authority of each jurisdiction can be found here.
