The Australasian Institute of Dangerous Goods Consultants (AIDGC) launched Dangerous Goods Matters – The AIDGC Podcast on 12 March 2026, hosted by CEO and Co-founder of DGXprt, David Irvine.
The series brings together leading regulators, consultants, government representatives and industry specialists to discuss the biggest developments shaping dangerous goods compliance across Australia.
The first episode of Dangerous Goods Matters – The AIDGC Podcast is now live on YouTube, Spotify and Apple podcast.
Hosted by dangerous goods consultant, trainer and technology founder David Irvine, the podcast brings together regulators, consultants, government representatives and industry specialists to discuss the most important developments shaping dangerous goods compliance across Australia.
At a time when organisations are managing increasingly complex regulatory requirements and specialist dangerous goods expertise is becoming harder to maintain internally, the podcast aims to provide practical insight directly from the experts shaping regulation, standards and industry practice.
Who is Dangerous Goods Matters – The AIDGC Podcast for?
Guests will include representatives from key regulatory and standards bodies, as well as industry experts such as National Transport Commission representatives, Australian Standards contributors, WorkSafe authorities and leading dangerous goods consultants.
Designed for WHS officers, consultants, facility managers and business owners responsible for managing dangerous goods compliance at their own sites or for clients, the podcast provides practical, in-depth discussions focused on what is changing in regulation, what organisations need to understand now and how compliance expectations are evolving across industries.
Episodes explore regulatory updates, emerging risks, compliance strategies, enforcement trends and practical case-based insights to help organisations strengthen their dangerous goods management systems.
Meet the host: David Irvine
David Irvine is a Consultant Member of the AIDGC, Managing Director of DG Trainer (which delivers dangerous goods training), and a CASA-certified dangerous goods instructor. He is also the CEO and Co-founder of DGXprt software. Through his work across consulting, training and technology, David works closely with organisations navigating the practical challenges of dangerous goods compliance across Australia.
"Dangerous goods regulation continues to evolve, and many organisations struggle to keep pace with what the changes mean in practice,"
"This podcast is designed to give WHS professionals and dangerous goods consultants direct access to the people shaping regulation and industry standards, so they can better understand what's coming and what actions they should be taking now."
EP1 – The Future of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Australia's Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code is undergoing one of the most significant reviews in decades. But what's actually changing and why?
In the first episode of Dangerous Goods Matters – The AIDGC Podcast, David Irvine speaks with Matt Arkell, Principal Policy Advisor for Dangerous Goods Transport at the National Transport Commission, about the comprehensive review and restructure of the ADG Code.
The discussion explores how dangerous goods transport regulation works in Australia, the role of the ADG Code as the national technical rulebook and why the National Transport Commission has undertaken a major rewrite to better align with international frameworks while still reflecting Australia's unique transport environment.
Matt explains how the code interacts with state and territory legislation, the typical update cycle driven by UN model regulations and the practical challenges businesses face when navigating more than 1,300 pages of technical requirements.
The episode also unpacks the drivers behind the current review, including industry feedback, increasing international trade in chemicals and the need for a more sustainable structure for maintaining the code into the future.
Listeners will gain insight into:
- Why the ADG Code is being rewritten
- How the new structure will better follow the transport supply chain
- The role of international frameworks such as ADR
- What the changes mean for consignors, transport operators and drivers
- Expected timelines for implementation and transition
You can learn more about the National Transport Commission and the ADG Code review at www.ntc.gov.au.
About the Podcast
Dangerous Goods Matters – The AIDGC Podcast is produced by the Australasian Institute of Dangerous Goods Consultants (AIDGC) and hosted by dangerous goods consultant, trainer and technology founder David Irvine. The podcast explores real-world issues in dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals through conversations with regulators, consultants, industry practitioners and technical experts. Topics include storage and handling, transport compliance, regulatory changes, incident learnings and emerging risks across the dangerous goods sector. Each episode aims to make complex regulatory and technical issues clearer and more accessible for industry practitioners, while highlighting the depth of expertise within the dangerous goods community.
Learn more about the AIDGC: www.aidgc.org.au
About the Host
David Irvine is a Consultant Member of the AIDGC, Managing Director of DG Trainer and CEO and Co-founder of DGXprt. Learn more about DGXprt: www.dgxprt.com
DGXprt is software designed to help organisations manage dangerous goods compliance for storage and handling across Australia.
How to Listen to Dangerous Goods Matters – The AIDGC Podcast
Dangerous Goods Matters – The AIDGC Podcast is available now on Spotify and YouTube, with Apple Podcasts coming soon. New episodes are released regularly, featuring expert interviews, regulatory insights and practical compliance discussions for the dangerous goods community.
Stay Informed
If you work with dangerous goods or hazardous chemicals, subscribe to Dangerous Goods Matters to stay informed about regulatory changes, industry developments and practical approaches to improving safety and compliance.
Follow the AIDGC and connect with David Irvine to stay up to date with the latest thinking in dangerous goods risk management.