Stay Compliant with Australian Regulations
Metal-Receipt helps scrap metal dealers meet all federal and state requirements, from identity verification to record-keeping, ensuring your business stays legal and efficient.
Compliance Overview
Why Compliance Matters
Scrap metal dealers in Australia must follow strict regulations to prevent theft, ensure traceability, and support environmental sustainability. Non-compliance can result in fines up to $11,000 or license revocation. Metal-Receipt automates compliance, saving you time and reducing risk.
Key Requirements
Meet All Australian Standards
Here's what you need to know and how Metal-Receipt helps.
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Customer Identity Verification
- Collect and record customer details including full name, address, contact information, and signature. Metal-Receipt provides secure forms for easy capture and storage.
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Issuing Compliant Receipts
- Issue immediate receipts with dealer details, transaction info, metal description, weight, and payment amount. Metal-Receipt auto-generates printable receipts with all required fields.
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Record Keeping & Retention
- Maintain digital records for 5-7 years, including customer details, date/time, metal info, weight, and payment. Metal-Receipt offers secure cloud storage with search and export features.
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Payment Restrictions
- Cash payments are banned in major states; use traceable methods like bank transfers.
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Audits & Inspections
- Cooperate with police audits; records must be available on demand. Metal-Receipt enables quick search and printing for compliance checks.
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Licensing & Registration
- Register with state authorities (e.g., NSW Scrap Metal Dealers Act).
State Variations
Compliance Across Australia
Requirements vary by state. Here's a high-level overview.
New South Wales (NSW)
Mandatory registration, cash prohibited, digital record-keeping, penalties up to $11,000.
Victoria (VIC)
Register as second-hand dealers, cashless policy, full client records, fines up to $10,000.
South Australia (SA)
Licensing and ID verification, real-time recording, 7-year retention, heavy penalties.
Queensland (QLD)
Registration required, record-keeping includes vehicle details, exemptions for small-scale.
Western Australia (WA)
Licensed by DMIRS, records for all metals, 5-year retention, additional reporting for high-value.
Other States/Territories
Comparable acts with police oversight, similar to NSW/VIC, lower fees and simpler processes.
Check your state's specific laws; Metal-Receipt adapts to variations. Not legal advice—consult authorities.
Our Solution
How Metal-Receipt Ensures Compliance
Built with Australian regulations in mind, our platform automates the hard parts.
- Secure data encryption and cloud storage
- Mobile-friendly for on-site use
- Easy search, export, and audit trails
- Free trial to test compliance features