DAIA is one of the few Australian associations sitting squarely at the intersection of licensed asbestos removal, demolition and resource recovery, with a mixed membership across all three trades.
How they got started
DAIA was established in February 2006 to represent the broader resource recovery sector. It has operated under several names as the membership evolved: originally the Demolishers, Recyclers & Asbestos Contractors Association of Queensland (DRACAQ, 2006–2016), then the Demolition Contractors Association Qld (DCAQ, 2013–2017), then briefly the Demolition Industry Association Queensland (DIAQ, 2017–2018), before adopting the current Demolition & Asbestos Industry Association name, re-emphasising asbestos work alongside demolition.
What they stand for
DAIA's vision is to advance and lead its industries in compliance, sustainability and best practices. Its published Objects and Code of Ethics emphasise safety first, honest dealing, evidence-based technical advice, public education on asbestos hazards, and a cooperative environment for member businesses. Recurring themes are safe practice, sustainable change (especially deconstruction and recycling over straight demolition), and strong industry representation to government.
How they help the industry
- Members Directory: public listings of asbestos removalists, demolition contractors and industry suppliers
- MTO Group training partnership: discounted access for members to Certificate III and Certificate IV in Demolition
- Mills Oakley legal webinars: scenario-based 45-minute sessions plus 15-minute Q&A, free to members, with Elias Jeha
- Reference library: Queensland WHS Codes of Practice for asbestos management, asbestos removal and demolition work, plus Queensland Health and WorkSafe Queensland licensing resources
- Sponsor and partner network: including Action Metal Recyclers, Allcott Hire, Allens Industrial, BMI Group and Turner Freeman Lawyers
Notable initiatives
DAIA operates under a 12-point Code of Ethics and a Code of Best Practice that members commit to on joining. In December 2017 the association published the "Don't Mess with Asbestos" awareness article featuring John Jarratt, ambassador for the National Asbestos Awareness Campaign. The Mills Oakley scenario-based legal webinar series remains a recurring member benefit, and DAIA publishes an annual sponsor and event opportunities prospectus indicating an active events program.
Why it matters for asbestos professionals
For removalists, demolishers and recyclers handling downstream asbestos waste, DAIA membership delivers a public directory listing, discounted nationally recognised demolition training, regular legal and compliance webinars, and a collective voice into Queensland WHS regulators on the rules these businesses actually have to follow.
Members on Asbestos List (69)
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Abscan Building Consultants
Belgian Gardens, Queensland
Townsville owned and operated asbestos and hazardous materials auditing and consulting firm with over 15 years in the industry, providing quality reports and advice for residential and commercial properties in North and Central Queensland.
View DetailsAbyss Demolition
Loganholme, Queensland
Abyss Demolition is Queensland's premier provider of demolition and asbestos removal services, delivering safe, efficient, and compliant solutions across Australia since 2002.
View DetailsAGH demolition and Asbestos Removal Pty Limited
Queanbeyan, New South Wales
AGH Demolition and Asbestos Removal specialises in demolition and remediation of hazardous materials, providing expert services for industrial, commercial and civil projects of all sises including highly complex and hazardous sites.
View DetailsAllcoast Group Demolition Contractors - Sunshine Coast
Chevallum, Queensland
Allcoast Group Demolition Contractors provides professional demolition services across the Sunshine Coast, delivering safe, efficient and fully compliant solutions for residential, commercial and government projects including asbestos removal and strip outs.
View DetailsAlliance Building & Hazmat Group
Bracken Ridge, Queensland
Alliance Building & Hazmat Group, based in Bracken Ridge, QLD, provides specialised asbestos and environmental services focused on building and workplace health and safety compliance. The company delivers expertise in hazard identification, assessment, and remediation to help businesses meet regulatory requirements and maintain safe work environments across Queensland.
View DetailsALS Environmental Risk Services Australia (ALS ERS AU)
Yatala, Queensland
ALS Environmental Risk Services (formerly Octief), Yatala QLD: asbestos management, occupational hygiene, HAZMAT and laboratory services across Australia and New Zealand. The business is now part of the global ALS network, combining local field expertise with ALS’s technical capability, accredited laboratory services and commitment to safety, compliance and practical risk management. Its services include asbestos management, occupational hygiene monitoring, environmental consulting, laboratory analysis and cloud-based HAZMAT compliance software.
View DetailsARQ Asbestos Removal Queensland Pty Ltd
Loganlea, Queensland
ARQ Asbestos Removal Queensland Pty Ltd is an asbestos consulting company based in Loganlea, QLD, specialising in professional asbestos assessment, identification, and removal services. The company provides expert guidance to help clients manage asbestos-related risks in their properties and workplaces.
View DetailsASB Environmental Services
Kelso, Queensland
ASB Environmental Services is a licensed asbestos removal and management company providing health, safety and environmental services including asbestos identification, removal, remediation and compliance solutions.
View DetailsAsbestos Audits Queensland
Ormeau Hills, Queensland
Asbestos Audits Queensland inspects buildings and prepares asbestos registers, asbestos-containing materials reports and asbestos management plans so owners can meet workplace health and safety regulations. It also provides asbestos inspections and reports before demolition, renovation or sale. Samples are analysed by NATA-accredited laboratories, and its website says the team has more than 30 years of experience preparing registers and management plans. DAIA member.
View DetailsAsbestos Man
Banyo, Queensland
Asbestos Man Pty Ltd is a B class licensed asbestos removal business with a postal base in Banyo, Brisbane, servicing Queensland. It removes bonded asbestos-containing materials of any quantity and offers a pick-up and disposal service for bonded asbestos. The business works on both workplaces and homes, helping clients meet the national codes of practice, and lists 24/7 trading hours and Master Builders Association membership. DAIA member.
View DetailsAsbestos Removalists
Birkdale, Queensland
Fully licensed asbestos removal specialists in Queensland that handle the removal and disposal of asbestos materials from residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
View DetailsAsbestos Risk Removal
Yeppoon, Queensland
Asbestos Risk Removal is a family-owned asbestos business based in Rockhampton, founded by Jamie Garner and Garrett Heenan. It offers asbestos inspections, identification and testing, abatement and management, removal and disposal, emergency services and roof replacement for residential, commercial and civil clients. Its website lists service pages for the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone and Mackay as well as Rockhampton. DAIA member.
View DetailsAsbestos Stripping Co.
Caboolture, Queensland
Asbestos Stripping Co. specialises in safe and affordable asbestos removal for both domestic and commercial properties, providing comprehensive demolition and asbestos removal services with expert precision and safety standards.
View DetailsA Team Demolition & Civil QLD
Capalaba, Queensland
Asbestos removal and demolition contractor based in Capalaba, Brisbane. DAIA member.
View DetailsAustralian Decommissioning Services
Laverton North, Victoria
Australian Decommissioning Services (Ausdecom) is a privately owned demolition, dismantling, remediation and recycling contractor that works Australia-wide. It specialises in industrial, oil and gas and power generation sites. Its remediation work includes managing hazardous substances such as asbestos-containing materials, heavy metals, PFAS and hydrocarbons on contaminated sites. It also offers mobile crushing and screening, and projects listed on its website include refinery demolition in Kwinana and crane dismantling in Geelong. DAIA member.
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