The engineered stone ban does not apply to all manufactured stone materials, but rather to certain engineered stone products, for which uncontrolled processing poses significant health risks.

The APS Employee Census is an annual survey which is used to collect confidential attitude and opinion information from APS employees on issues in the workplace. It is an opportunity for APS employees to share their experiences of working in the APS. ASSEA gains insights from the findings and is committed to taking action to improve our working environment.

The APS Employee Census is an annual survey which is used to collect confidential attitude and opinion information from APS employees on issues in the workplace. It is an opportunity for APS employees to share their experiences of working in the APS. ASSEA gains insights from the findings and is committed to taking action to improve our working environment.

National Asbestos Awareness Week runs from 24 –30 November 2025 (NAAW 2025) and reminds Australians to Think Twice About Asbestos. NAAW urges all Australians to beware of ageing and deteriorating asbestos, particularly as the summer season approaches, and home renovation projects kick off.

The stakeholder 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.

A list of Queensland organisations that provide support services for people diagnosed with a silica-related disease.

A list of Victorian organisations that provide support services for people diagnosed with a silica-related disease.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published recall notices for coloured sand products that may contain asbestos and are sold at various retailers in Australia.