NSW cracking down on illegal fireworks for Australia Day

The NSW Authorities has introduced it's cracking down on unlawful fireworks on Australia Day after a number of unlawful fireworks shows occurred on New Yr's Eve.

Anybody caught with fireworks with out a licence within the lead as much as or on January 26 will discover themselves in scorching water, Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann has warned.

"Focusing on the illegal use of fireworks in NSW is a precedence for SafeWork NSW," she stated.

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Solely authorized and registered fireworks are allowed to happen in NSW. (Roni Bintang/Getty Pictures)

"Fireworks could cause severe harm or dying if not dealt with accurately, which is why we'll take a zero-tolerance strategy on the subject of individuals placing their life and the lives of others in danger."

Mann stated SafeWork NSW Inspectors will perform compliance checks of registered shows throughout the state within the lead-up to the general public vacation.

"Anybody promoting, shopping for, storing, transporting or setting off fireworks with out authorisation faces fines of as much as $27,500 and 12 months in jail."

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