The GP Awareness of Silica-Related Diseases Survey was distributed to members of an online research panel in November 2025. GPs across Australia participated in the survey, which captured self‑reported knowledge of silica-related diseases risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic pathways and management strategies, as well as perceived barriers to providing effective care. The survey found that gaps in GPs’ understanding of silica-related diseases primarily reflected specific knowledge gaps or areas of uncertainty, as well as low awareness of existing guidance. 

The Asbestos Advisory Committee supports the implementation of priority actions under the Asbestos National Strategic Plan 2024-30, in particular: awareness raising initiatives, research, evaluation and data initiatives, and targeting industry sectors, communities and/or occupations most at risk. 

The Asbestos Advisory Committee meets twice a year. This is a communique of their meeting held on 10 September 2026

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 consumers. 

Under Senate Order 192 of 2001, agencies are required to list all contracts entered into which are to the value of $100,000 or greater.

The Senate Order is produced at the conclusion of two reporting periods (period) each year, Financial Year and Calendar Year.

The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Council (ASSEC), provides advice to the Minister and to the CEO of the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) on the National Strategic Plans for Asbestos and Silica Management and Awareness. This is a communique of their meeting held on 4 August 2026.

This Operational Plan provides clarity on our mandated functions and how collectively they align to our strategic intent to enable the prevention of exposure to asbestos fibres and respirable crystalline silica and ultimately the elimination of related diseases. This Plan also provides ASSEA's Performance Measures for 2026-27.

This Operational Plan provides clarity on our mandated functions and how collectively they align to our strategic intent to enable the prevention of exposure to asbestos fibres and respirable crystalline silica and ultimately the elimination of related diseases. This Plan also provides ASSEA's Performance Measures for 2026-27.