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 1 April 2025. 

The Silica Advisory Committee supports the implementation of priority actions under the Silica 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 Silica Advisory Committee meets twice a year. 

This is a communique of their meeting held on 31 March 2025. 

The Communicating asbestos facts and figures guide has model language that can be used to communicate key facts and figures with the aim of achieving nationally consistent messaging. 

Most people can’t tell if a material contains asbestos just by looking at it. An asbestos professional can conduct a survey to identify whether asbestos-containing materials are present, their location and condition, and provide you with guidance on how to manage the risks.

The National Guide for Asbestos Surveys was developed by the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) in consultation with asbestos professionals, industry associations, regulatory authorities and worker representatives.

This guide aims to provide a robust and standardised process for conducting asbestos surveys (also known as asbestos inspections or audits) in buildings and structures across Australia, so that effective actions can be taken to prevent exposure to airborne asbestos fibres.

The ANSP includes an action for governments to develop incentives that encourage the safe removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from residential and commercial properties, including housing of Indigenous Australians. This report provides information on 5 main types of incentives, the advantages and disadvantages of each type and examples of these incentive schemes used in Australia and overseas. 

Do you require permission to import engineered stone benchtops, panels or slabs? This factsheet outlines 3 scenarios to see whether an import permit is required.

Application form to seek permission from ASSEA CEO to import engineered stone into Australia. Engineered stone benchtops, panels or slabs may only be imported in some very limited circumstances.