Permits in very limited circumstances
Permission to import goods that contain asbestos may only be granted for the purpose of:
- Research, analysis or display
- Waste may be imported from an Australian External Territory for disposal in a state or territory.
Permission to export can be granted in a broader range of circumstances.
ASEA administer the process for applying for permission to import or export asbestos or goods containing asbestos. Information regarding the process is below: