Asbestos

Banned but not gone: The import and new use of asbestos and asbestos containing materials is now banned in Australia. Unfortunately, many of our homes, workplaces and public places are still full of the stuff.  Find out more about what to do if you find asbestos in your home or in your workplace.
 
In this section you can get more information on:
Note that asbestos in workplaces is regulated under Part 4.4 Asbestos of the Victorian OHS Regulations, 2017.
Asbestos - in the workplace
Banned but not gone: The import and new use of asbestos and asbestos containing materials is now banned in Australia, but it is still with...
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Asbestos - what is it?
Asbestos is a silicate mineral, mined from the earth in much the same way as any other mineral. The wide use of asbestos over thousands...
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Asbestos - in the home
This page gives you information on a number of different topics to do with asbestos in the home. Asbestos in homes, and the removal of...
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