There are obligations on landlords of residential properties across Australia to ensure the safety of the home they are renting out and that it is kept in good repair. In some states and territories landlords must also disclose the presence of hazards or risks, including asbestos, to renters. 

The goal of this Emissions Reduction Plan is to provide a pathway for ASSEA to contribute to the achievement of the APS Net Zero 2030 target through emissions reduction activities. This plan encompasses existing and new priorities and actions within ASSEA to reduce emissions.

A summary of asbestos waste volumes by reported type and by jurisdiction in 2023-24 (tonnes) and a look at asbestos waste in Australia.

The Asbestos Product Guide, developed by the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA), provides a visual reference for various types of products with asbestos containing material (ACM) that can still be found in Australia.

This template has been designed by the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) for use by councils to harmonise the asbestos information being provided to the public across Australia.