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In a world first, the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) based in Concord, Sydney has been designated by the World Health Organisation as a Collaborating Centre for the Elimination of Asbestos Related Diseases.

Twenty Work Health and Safety (WHS) Codes of Practice have been updated in Queensland, and asbestos regulations have been changed.

On behalf of the Victorian Government, Sustainability Victoria has released their Asbestos Disposal Management Plan.

From 1 February 2021, anyone with an Australian Capital Territory (ACT) licence for asbestos removal (class A and B), asbestos assessment, high-risk work and major hazard facilities will have their licence details published on WorkSafe ACT’s online register.

On Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 December the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency hosted a virtual Summit for the Implementation of the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management 2019-2023 (NSP 2019-2023).

National Asbestos Awareness Week reminds Australians to be asbestos aware before they start any work around the home. Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think.

The ANSP 2024–2030 has 3 aims: to eliminate asbestos-related diseases in Australia, to support people affected by asbestos-related diseases, and to advocate for a worldwide ban on the production and trade of asbestos. A national action plan supports each of these aims.

The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) monitors the implementation of the ANSP and reports on progress, consistent with requirements in the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency Act 2013. 

ASSEA continues to support governments in the implementation of the ANSP through our research, awareness raising and data collection activities.  

These resources have been developed to assist governments implement specific actions in the ANSP 2024-2030 and include research findings, policy options and recommendations to improve asbestos awareness, identification, removal and disposal.