Several acts and regulations cover these laws.

They are:

• The Dangerous Goods Act, 1975 and Dangerous Goods (General) Regulation 1999 set out specifications and conditions for safe handling of cylinders by reference to Australian Standards.
• Section 37 of the Road and Rail Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act 1997 imposes a general duty of care on anyone transporting dangerous goods.
• The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and Regulation 2001 imposes a general duty of care on employers (including the self employed) to their employees, and others at work.

The Australian Dangerous Goods Code sets out conditions for the commercial transport of LP Gas cylinders. These aspects are administered by the Environment Protection Authority and apply where the aggregate capacity is more than 62.5 litres (i.e. more than a quarter of a “placard load” of 250 litres).