This fact sheet identifies the priority areas where asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) may pose a risk in the Australian community, based on feedback from stakeholder research and consultations.

The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) commissioned UTS: The Centre for Local Government (UTS:CLG) to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of current local government asbestos safety initiatives including the use of local government asbestos management policies.

Daniel Adler from Local Government NSW outlines key barriers to improving residential asbestos safety and highlights the important role councils play in education, regulation, and community initiatives. Learn how local governments are helping reduce asbestos exposure through awareness campaigns, safe disposal programs, and clear online information.

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

This report seeks to understand the barriers, motivations and options for increasing asbestos removal in the residential and commercial sectors.

Our Annual Operational and Corporate Plan sets out the Agency's priorities and key activities for a 12-month period.

This is the final annual progress report on activities undertaken by state, territory and Australian Government agencies during the first phase of the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Management and Awareness 2014–18. It highlights the significant achievements made by all stakeholders.

Case study from the ASEA 2017–18 progress report which looks at developing a ‘one-stop-shop’ of information on asbestos-related issues, integrating information, and providing referral points for members of the public.

Case study from the ASEA 2017–18 progress report which reviews building and infrastructure data to estimate likely presence of ACMs.

Case study from the ASEA 2017–18 progress report which looks at identifying opportunities to share best practice for initiatives related to the safe management of asbestos such as licensing, education, training and home renovations where ACMs may be present.

Case study from the ASEA 2017–18 progress report which looks at developing projects in various locations and conditions where ACMs are in poor condition or likely to cause risks to ensure removal approaches are effective.