Police have issued a warning to the public that the laws against discharging fireworks without a permit, except at certain times, have been proclaimed and will be enforced.

The Summary Offences (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2025 and the Summary Offences (Fireworks) Regulations 2025 (Legal Notice 466) state that fireworks cannot be discharged without a permit issued by the Commissioner of Police, except on public holidays between 8 pm and 9 pm, and on December 31 between 11.30 pm and 12.30 am of January 1.

From December 19, offenders can be issued a ticket for $450.