This report argues for greater public awareness as well as increased community involvement to help prevent future incidences of asbestos-related diseases.

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.

The report estimates that 58 per cent of future mesothelioma diagnoses will be attributed to industrial exposures, with the remaining 42 per cent coming from third wave exposures.

Our 2016-2017 Annual Report provides information about the agency’s achievements, corporate arrangements and performance.

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.

This report contains multiple case studies on asbestos management and removal from contaminated land. They provide best practice examples of effective and safe approaches to asbestos management.

The ASEA Progress report summary 2016-17 report is presented in 3 sections. The first section is an outline of the coordination of the National Strategic Plan, including a progress assessment for 2016-17. The second section presents supporting evidence and data, and the last section presents case studies. This section a summary poster of this progress report.

The ACT Government commissioned the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) at the Australian National University (ANU) to undertake a two-year study to improve understanding of the health risks associated with Mr Fluffy loose fill asbestos insulation. The purpose of the study was to gain an additional understanding of the risk of developing mesothelioma from living in a house containing loose fill asbestos insulation.

Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Portfolio Budget Statement 2016-17.

This safety alert provides information regarding possible asbestos in front and rear brake shoes and some spare parts imported which were sold to consumers for the Yamaha YFM90R (RAPTOR) children’s quad bike.