Gas Regulations and Standards
Each state and territory within Australia and New Zealand has its own Legislation in the form of Acts and Regulations. Information relating to relevant legislation in each jurisdiction are linked below.
Note: Legislation is subject to change and contact should be made with relevant jurisdictions to verify current legislative requirements. Website links are correct as of 1 January 2026 and may be subject to change.
Western Australia
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/building-and-energy/building-and-energy-legislative-framework
Northern Territory
https://worksafe.nt.gov.au/forms-and-resources/bulletins/the-legislative-framework
NSW
https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2017-015
https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2018-0501
ACT
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2000-67/default.asp
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/sl/2001-18/default.asp
Victoria
https://esv.vic.gov.au/about-esv/energy_regulatory_framework/legislation-and-regulations/
Tasmania
https://cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/technical-regulation/gas-standards-safety
South Australia
https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/regulatory-services/office-of-the-technical-regulator/gas-trades
New Zealand
https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/laws-and-regulations/regulations/gas-regulations/
Published standards set out the minimum safety requirements and current industry practice. Where referred to in legislation, these standards become law and must be complied with. Some of the more frequently used standards for gas pipelines and installations include:
AS/NZS 1425 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
AS/NZS 1596 The storage and handling of LP Gas
AS 2885 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum
AS/NZS 4645 Gas distribution networks
AS/NZS 5601 Gas installations
Many other standards relating to gas installations have been published, if you are not familiar with what standard it is recommended that you contact the local technical regulator.
Australian and New Zealand standards are available to be purchased at the following links:
Standards Australia
https://www.standards.org.au/access-standards/buy-standards
Standards New Zealand
www.standards.org.nz