ASEA is developing a National Guide for Asbestos Surveys to address the need for a robust and consistent standard for conducting asbestos inspections or surveys in the built environment, including in residential and non-residential premises. The Guide will be the first of its kind for Australia.
A suite of new resources for local government has been launched to assist with waste management strategies and to eliminate or minimise the risks caused by illegal disposal of asbestos.
We are excited to announce the publication of a series of peer-reviewed journal articles as part of a special issue in the MDPI Sustainability Journal.
The Rotterdam Convention provides a mechanism for Parties to decide whether to accept imports of hazardous chemicals listed on the Convention and to communicate the decision to exporting Parties.
Find out why it is important not to damage or disturb asbestos, what an asbestos assessment is, how to organise one, and where asbestos might be in your house.
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 8 March 2023.
Sometimes people do not always act safely and lawfully when dealing with asbestos-containing materials. Understanding why will help councils to identify and understand the barriers that get in the way of safe and lawful disposal of asbestos.
