Infection control activity licences
Any business that performs skin penetration procedures must hold an infection control licence.
How to apply
You can either:
- apply online
- or ask to be emailed a form to print, fill out and return. Contact hps@act.gov.au or call 02 5124 9700.
You must include:
- a copy of the proposed floor plans, compliant with the Infection Control Code of Practice
- copy of current photographic identification – a driver’s licence, passport or proof of identity, or proof of age card.
Applying as a company
Each company must nominate an authorised agent to make the application. The authorised agent must provide a copy of their photographic identification.
If your company is a corporation, you must also provide a copy of your current Company Extract issued by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). This must be issued in the 30 days before applying.
The cost is $215.80 for 12 months.
Existing licences
Vary an existing licence
You can update a trading name, contact or postal address details or let us know about a refurbishment by applying online to vary an existing licence.
Transfer of ownership
To transfer ownership of a licence, you can either
- apply online
- or ask to be emailed a form to print, fill out and return. Contact hps@act.gov.au or call 02 5124 9700.
The cost is $88.20 as a one-off fee.
Change location
You must notify us if you intend to change location by completing a new activity licence application.
Contact
You can discuss your infection control licencing and obligations with a public health officer by phoning 02 5124 9700 or emailing hps@act.gov.au.