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These guides provide information for trades and construction workers about where to find asbestos, the laws that relate to asbestos management and removal, and how to protect yourself and others from exposure to harmful asbestos fibres.

In 2021, the 2015 Australian Stocks and Flows Model for Asbestos was updated to reflect new information from literature and industry experts. The national model provides best estimate results to examine asbestos stocks and flows, now and into the future.

Asbestos waste data estimates for Australia are updated as part of national hazardous waste reporting. State and territory governments capture asbestos waste disposal data from their tracking systems. In total, over this time period, approximately 11 million tonnes of asbestos containing waste was disposed of in Australia.

This fact sheet contains information, in simplified Chinese, on the dangers of chrysotile (white) asbestos, the movement for a global ban and common questions relating to chrysotile asbestos.

This fact sheet contains information, in traditional Chinese, on the dangers of chrysotile (white) asbestos, the movement for a global ban and common questions relating to chrysotile asbestos.

ASSEA has created this website to inform the public and we aim to keep it up-to-date and accurate. Please seek independent advice tailored to your particular circumstances.

This fact sheet contains information on the dangers of chrysotile (white) asbestos, the movement for a global ban and common questions relating to chrysotile asbestos.

This safety alert provides information about the potential presence of asbestos in the insulation layer of hand-held billiard table irons and associated iron stands, from the People’s Republic of China (China). 

This consultation process is about asbestos safety training for workers entering trades where they are likely to encounter asbestos. We published a discussion paper in response to ongoing concerns raised by stakeholders about whether current training arrangements adequately protect these workers.

The Agency developed the draft Asbestos-Cement (AC) Water and Sewer Pipe Management Guidelines, in collaboration with a working group representing industry, union and government officials.  The Guidelines provide information on asbestos cement water and sewer pipe removal and remediation methods, and the issues that water agencies should consider in deciding how to safely manage AC water and sewer pipes.