Parties involved in the product safety system

General government consumer product regulators

This list includes Commonwealth, state and territory agencies;

• ACT
• Commonwealth
• NSW
• NT
• QLD
• SA
• TAS
• VIC
• WA.

Protective Services

These protective services include;

• customs
• police
• Australian quarantine and inspection service (AQUIS).

Specific government product regulators

These specific regulators cover;

• agriculture
• building materials and processes
• chemicals
• drugs and therapeutic goods
• electrical
• food
• gas
• marine safety
• motor vehicles
• poisons
• road traffic safety
• veterinary
• work place safety.

Businesses

These businesses include;

• manufacturers
• importers
• wholesalers
• retailers
• hire companies
• industry associations
• landlords
• hospitality and service providers.

Consumer organisations

These organisations include;

• consumer advocacy
• injury prevention
• safety
• community health and welfare
• specific needs groups.

Technical and legal organisations

These technical and legal organisations include;

• testing laboratories
• compliance advisers
• standards setting organisations
• university research centres.