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. 

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 31 July 2024.

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 meetings held on 16 May and 12 June 2024.

Applications to renew a current permit to import or export asbestos can be made by completing the asbestos permit renewal form and emailing it to permits@asbestossafety.gov.au.

This information sheet addresses an increase in importations of prefabricated buildings containing asbestos into the Australian housing and construction market and the risk for materials used in their construction. The information provided is of relevance to importers, licensed customs brokers, freight forwarders, domestic suppliers, hire operators and consumers.

New applications for permission to import or export asbestos can be made by completing the asbestos permit application form and emailing it to permits@asbestossafety.gov.au.