Data around previous unlawful imports are used to protect Australia from possible future unlawful imports. If an organisation has had previous unlawful imports their shipments will be under greater scrutiny.
Since 2020, the Australian Border Force (ABF) has provided ASSEA with data regarding detections of asbestos at the border.
This informs importers of the risk for certain goods and also illustrates that chrysotile asbestos is the most common type of asbestos detected, despite bans on its use in many other countries.
The ABF enforces the asbestos import/export prohibitions by carrying out targeted inspections in line with Commonwealth legislation. This is crucial to protecting the Australian public and industry.
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Questions regarding the data below can be directed to enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au