The case studies in this report examine six cases of rehabilitation of asbestos cement water and sewerage pipes in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, and identifies best practice for safe and effective management and removal.

Information about the importance of disclosing the presence of asbestos in a residential property when it is being sold, and the rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers.

For much of the 20th century, asbestos was widely used in Australian construction and manufacturing—especially in cement sheeting, piping, roofing, and even automotive parts. It’s estimated that over 6.4 million tonnes of legacy asbestos materials remain in our built environment. Despite a ban in 2003, asbestos continues to pose risks, particularly in infrastructure and housing built before the 1980s.

Information about the importance of disclosing the presence of asbestos in a residential property and the rights and responsibilities of renters and landlords.

This guide explains how to interpret and measure the 9 targets of the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management (NSP) 2019–2023 to ensure a consistent approach is taken to data collection and reporting so that progress against the NSP 2019–2023 can be measured effectively at the national level.

Our 2022 - 2023 Annual Operational and Corporate Plan, outlining the work of the Agency and our performance measures.

This fact sheet provides information for trades who carry out work in areas where asbestos materials are present, about the importance of obtaining appropriate insurances to cover potential asbestos-related liabilities.

This fact sheet provides information about asbestos related health and financial risks, how to reduce those risks and whether insurance can help. The information will be of use to anyone planning minor or major renovation work in a domestic property that might contain asbestos.