The inaugural SNSP represents the commitment of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to address and ultimately eliminate silica-related disease in Australia.
The SNSP 2024–30 builds on work previously undertaken by the Lung Foundation of Australia and the Department of Health and Aged Care to develop a national silicosis prevention strategy in line with the recommendations of the National Dust Disease Taskforce – Final report.
The Plan has been endorsed by the majority of Commonwealth, state and territory governments. It was developed in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders including affected workers and their families, state and territory governments, industry, unions, employers, regulators, health professionals, researchers and peak bodies.
The Plan has three aims:
- to eliminate silica-related diseases in Australia
- to support workers and others who are affected by silica-related diseases, and
- to be an international leader.
The SNSP 2024-30 includes a national action plan which supports each of these aims.
The Silica National Strategic Plan 2024–30 Companion provides background information and context for the priorities outlined in the Plan.
