About the Council
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Council is made up of a Chair and nine members appointed under the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency Act (2013).
The Council has five members representing the Commonwealth, state, territory and local governments and two members representing the interest of workers and employers. It also has two members who are selected for their experience and expertise. There are currently two observers.
What the Council does
Its main functions are to monitor the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management and provide advice and recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer.
Communiqués and Summary of Outcomes
ASEC Meeting 43 - March 8 2023
ASEC Meeting 44 - July 26 2023
Council Members
|
POSITION |
APPOINTEE |
APPOINTED AS |
APPOINTMENT DATE |
EXPIRY DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHAIR |
Mr Paul Bastian |
Chair |
2 August 2023 |
1 August 2026 |
|
Member |
Ms Elizabeth de Hoog |
Member representing the Commonwealth |
2 August 2023 |
1 August 2026 |
|
Member |
Vacant |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
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|
Member |
Vacant |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
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|
Member |
Dr Robert Walters |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
3 July 2022 |
2 July 2025 |
|
Member |
Mr Michael Young |
Member representing State, Territory and local governments |
22 Oct 2021 |
21 Oct 2024 |
|
Member |
Mr Liam O’Brien |
Member representing the interests of workers in Australia |
18 March 2019 |
17 March 2025 |
|
Member |
Ms Tracey Browne |
Member representing the interests of employers in Australia |
2 August 2023 |
1 August 2026 |
|
Member |
Ms Vicki Hamilton OAM |
Other member |
2 August 2023 |
1 August 2026 |
|
Member |
Ms Carolyn Davis |
Other member |
2 August 2023 |
1 August 2026 |
|
Observer |
Ms Simone Stevenson |
Representing an otherwise unrepresented group of stakeholders (VAEA) |
14 March 2018 |
Not specified |
