This transitional implementation report covers activities from 25 November 2024 (when the SNSP achieved the required majority government agreement) to 30 June 2025. It documents Australia’s response to the re-emergence of silicosis and other silica-related diseases, aligned with the SNSP 2024–30 national priorities. Some activities pre-dating the reporting period have also been included due to their ongoing relevance with the SNSP’s national priorities.

This report highlights the collective actions being taken under the national priorities of the ANSP 2024–30. It includes an update on strategic actions that commenced in previous years that require sustained effort, as well as new initiatives that are in early or preparatory stages, with full implementation expected to take several more years.

The National Asbestos Awareness Campaign (NAAC) 2026 reminded Australians that ‘Asbestos Can Kill’. It targeted Australians aged 18 to 55, with a focus on DIY/renovators and tradespersons.

The campaign materials aim to encourage homeowners to respect the risks, know the facts and seek expert guidance before tackling a project in the home that may contain asbestos.

These data sets are provided by Border Force for publication by the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency. 

Border Force does important work in enforcing Australia's asbestos ban at our border, by carrying out both targeted and random inspections. As well as enforcing Australia's legislative obligations, this is crucial to protecting the Australian public and industry.

The National Guide for Asbestos Surveys (the National Guide) sets a consistent, best practice standard for identifying and assessing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) across Australia. The National Guide incorporates an ACM risk assessment model developed by the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency (VAEA).