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23 Apr 2019
Date modified: 5 Jul 2021
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Brochures
Factsheets
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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
Illegal asbestos imports - safety alerts and recalls
What we do
National Strategic Plan
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