Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00392:schedule:2:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00392
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 2 (pt 11/84)
Character Range: 186501–189135

that enables the receptacle to transport those goods.
 (2) A receptacle for receiving and holding dangerous goods of UN Class 2 is not a tank unless it has a capacity of more than 450 litres.
 (3) The following are not tanks:
 (a) packaging that complies with the requirements of Chapter 6.1, 6.3 or 6.6 of the ADG Code;
 (b) an IBC;
 (c) an MEGC;
 (d) a cylinder;
 (e) a pressure drum;
 (f) a tube;
 (g) a bulk container that complies with the requirements of Chapter 6.8 of the ADG Code.
Note: The kinds of packaging dealt with under Chapter 6.1 of the ADG Code include drums, barrels, jerry cans, boxes, bags and composite packaging. Chapter 6.3 of the ADG Code deals with packaging for infectious substances.

1.2.13  Meaning of transport unit
  Transport unit means:
 (a) a vehicle; or
 (b) a portable tank; or
 (c) a bulk container; or
 (d) a freight container.

Subdivision 1.2.2—Persons with special duties

1.2.14  Vehicle owners
  A person is an owner of a vehicle if the person:
 (a) is the sole owner, a joint owner or a part owner of the vehicle; or
 (b) has possession or use of the vehicle under a credit, hire‑purchase, lease or other agreement, except an agreement requiring the vehicle to be registered in the name of someone else. (2.18)

1.2.15  Consignors
 (1) A person consigns dangerous or other goods for transport, and is the consignor of the goods, if:
 (a) {subclause} (2) applies to the person; or
 (b) {subclause} (2) does not apply to the person or anyone else, but {subclause} (3) applies to the person; or
 (c) {subclauses} (2) and (3) do not apply to the person or anyone else, but {subclause} (4) applies to the person.
 (2) This {subclause} applies to a person who, with the person's authority, is named or otherwise identified in transport documentation that complies with Chapter 11.1 of the ADG Code as the consignor of the goods.
 (3) This {subclause} applies to a person who:
 (a) engages a prime contractor or rail operator, either directly or through an agent or other intermediary, to transport the goods; or
 (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply, has possession of, or control over, the goods immediately before the goods are transported; or
 (c) if neither paragraph (a) or (b) applies, loads a vehicle with the goods, for transport, at a place:
 (i) where dangerous goods are awaiting collection; and
 (ii) that is unattended (except by the driver) during loading.
 (4) This {subclause} applies to a person if:
 (a) the goods are imported into Australia; and
 (b) the person is the importer of the goods. (2.19)

1.2.16  Packers
  A person packs dangerous or other goods for transport, and