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National Asbestos Awareness Survey 2022
Monday, 28 November 2022
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National Asbestos Awareness Survey Report - 2022 (PDF 1.9 MB)
Factsheet - National Asbestos Awareness Survey 2022 - National Results (PDF 265.38 KB)
Factsheet - National Asbestos Awareness Survey 2022 - NSW Results (PDF 212.03 KB)
Factsheet - National Asbestos Awareness Survey 2022 - QLD Results (PDF 209.46 KB)
Factsheet - National Asbestos Awareness Survey 2022 - SA Results (PDF 208.56 KB)
Factsheet - National Asbestos Awareness Survey 2022 - VIC Results (PDF 348.65 KB)
Factsheet - National Asbestos Awareness Survey 2022 - WA Results (PDF 209.68 KB)
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Guides for communicating about asbestos risk
Friday, 25 November 2022
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Guidelines for communicating asbestos risk to the public (PDF 3.73 MB)
Communicating asbestos facts and figures guide (PDF 4.89 MB)
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Action on illegal disposal of asbestos: A Guide for Local Government
Thursday, 17 November 2022
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Action on illegal disposal of asbestos - A Guide for Local Government - The Guide (PDF 7.22 MB)
Action on illegal disposal of asbestos - A Guide for Local Government - Supporting Information (PDF 921.23 KB)
Action on illegal disposal of asbestos - Quick Reference Guide (PDF 702.05 KB)
Factsheet 1 - Barriers to safe and lawful disposal (PDF 297.45 KB)
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Monday, 27 March 2023
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Find out about asbestos
Asbestos in the home
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Health and exposure
Asbestos health risks
National Asbestos Exposure Register
Import and export
Asbestos is banned in Australia
Sampling and testing for asbestos
Permits in very limited circumstances
Contact Us
How do I apply for a NEW permit to import or export asbestos?
How do I apply to RENEW a current permit to import or export asbestos?
What obligations do permit holders have?
Where can I check the laws?
Illegal asbestos imports - safety alerts and recalls
What we do
National Strategic Plan
National Asbestos Awareness Campaign
Who we are
About the Council
International leadership and collaboration
Asbestos safety research
Consultation Hub
News and announcements
Who to contact?
Asbestos safety concerns
Australian Capital Territory Contact
New South Wales Contact
Northern Territory contacts
Queensland contacts
South Australia ontacts
Tasmania contacts
Western Australia contacts
Victoria Contacts
Asbestos disposal facilities search
Asbestos support and advocacy groups
Our contact details
