Important: This page is an independent reference summary. Verify classification decisions against the official ABS source before using them for tax, licensing, immigration or compliance purposes.

What this class covers

ANZSIC class 0919 covers businesses in Australia that quarry, crush, or screen construction materials not classified elsewhere. This includes extracting dimensional stone like granite, marble, or sandstone for building purposes, quarrying clay for brick and tile manufacturing, and producing crushed rock aggregates for construction. These operations supply raw materials to the construction and manufacturing sectors rather than producing finished goods.

Typical businesses in this class operate quarries that produce:

  • A dimension stone quarry extracting granite blocks for monumental or building stone
  • A clay pit supplying raw material to brick and tile manufacturers
  • A crushed rock operation producing construction aggregate for road base and concrete
  • A limestone quarry providing material for agricultural or industrial uses
  • A slate quarry producing roofing and flooring materials

This classification is used by Australian businesses when registering for an ABN, completing tax returns, and for industry statistical reporting to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Primary activities in plain English

Businesses in this class primarily engage in:

  • Quarrying building stone like granite, marble, or sandstone for dimensional use
  • Extracting clay for brick, tile, or cement production
  • Crushing and screening stone to produce construction aggregates
  • Quarrying specialty materials like bentonite, chalk, or fuller's earth
  • Extracting earth, soil, or fill materials for construction purposes
  • Quarrying slate for roofing, flooring, or other building applications
  • Producing blue metal stone for road construction and concrete

Exclusions and nearby codes

This class specifically excludes certain activities that fall under other ANZSIC classifications:

  • Quarrying river gravel and sand (included in ANZSIC 0911: Gravel and Sand Quarrying)
  • Manufacturing finished products like bricks, glass, cement, or cut stone within the same operation (included in Division C: Manufacturing)
  • Incidental quarrying of earth or fill conducted by contractors at construction sites (included in Division E: Construction)

Businesses that primarily quarry construction materials but also manufacture products may need to determine their main activity for classification purposes.

Practical guidance

When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, you'll need to select the appropriate ANZSIC code. For quarrying operations covered by this class, use 0919. This classification also corresponds to Business Industry Code (BIC) 9190 for tax and reporting purposes.

Workers' compensation premiums in Australia are often based on industry risk classifications. Quarrying operations typically fall under higher risk categories due to the nature of extraction activities, so ensure you use the correct classification with your insurer.

Businesses in this sector should be aware of state and territory regulations governing quarry operations, including environmental approvals, workplace health and safety requirements, and resource extraction licenses. Some grant programs for resource sector development or regional employment may be available depending on your location and operation scale.