The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency commissioned The Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia (ADSSA) to engage a researcher to undertake research to assess the effectiveness of asbestos awareness training (AAT) provided to South Australian high school students considering employment in the building and construction industry.

Our 2017–2018 Annual Report provides information about the agency’s achievements, corporate arrangements and performance.

ASEA has conducted the research every two years since 2014 to track shifts in community awareness about the risks of asbestos. It measures responses from the general public, tradespeople, DIY home renovators, and real estate agents. 

This factsheet summarises the 'Economic burden of asbestos-related disease in Australia' report which looks at the direct health care costs, the cost of productivity and other losses resulting from asbestos-related diseases.

As a Commonwealth Entity, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is required to provide an annual update on the remuneration paid to the executives in the Department. Details for the 2016-17 reporting period are outlined in the Table(s) below.

Our annual report details the remuneration paid to senior executives in the 2017–18 financial year.

ASEA Matters provides key updates on agency projects, activities and noteworthy media stories from the month, ensuring that our valued stakeholders are kept up to date with agency matters and asbestos news.

Dr Andy Goodall's study explores how local governments across Australia are currently contributing to residential asbestos safety. Improving how asbestos-related information is presented online will make it easier for residents to access reliable guidance.

This case study is detailed in ASEA's Improving residential asbestos safety: Opportunities for Australian local governments report.

Daniel Anderson from Cumberland Council shares how their free asbestos collection service is helping residents safely remove legacy asbestos from their homes. With over 655 households supported since 2013, the initiative aims to reduce exposure and prevent asbestos-related diseases. 

This case study is detailed in ASEA's Improving residential asbestos safety: Opportunities for Australian local governments report.