Asbestos Businesses in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
The ACT regulates asbestos under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and WHS Regulation 2011, enforced by WorkSafe ACT. The ACT has some of the strictest asbestos rules in Australia, shaped largely by the territory's experience with loose-fill asbestos contamination.
The strict rules trace back to the Mr Fluffy crisis. Between 1968 and 1979, a company called D. Jansen & Co. pumped loose (friable) asbestos insulation into the roof cavities of roughly 1,000 Canberra homes. In 2014, the ACT Government set up the Asbestos Response Taskforce and launched a scheme to compulsorily acquire and demolish affected properties. Homes identified as containing Mr Fluffy insulation are required by law to display a safety warning tag at the electrical meter box. The Loose Fill Asbestos Coordination team, established in 2022, continues the remaining work.
The ACT is an active participant in the ASSEA National Strategic Plan 2024-2030. Having run one of the largest asbestos eradication programs in the country, the ACT has been a leading voice in national policy discussions around proactive removal and disposal infrastructure.
Licensing
The ACT has Class A and Class B licences like everywhere else, but with one big difference: there is no 10 square metre exemption. In every other state, you can remove up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos without a licence. In the ACT, all asbestos removal from any premises, including residential properties, must be done by a licensed removalist. The only exception is work that is incidental to minor routine maintenance. This makes the ACT the strictest jurisdiction in Australia for asbestos removal licensing.
Regulators
Legislation & Codes of Practice
National Resources
Asbestos disposal: There are 3 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Davidson Safety Solutions
Kambah, Australian Capital Territory
Davidson Safety Solutions Pty Ltd is an asbestos testing and consulting firm based in Kambah, ACT. The company provides professional asbestos assessment and identification services to help businesses and property owners in the Canberra region manage environmental health risks and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
View DetailsKeane Environmental
Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory
A professional environmental consultancy providing reliable and cost-effective risk management services for asbestos and workplace health & safety, serving Canberra and interstate/international clients.
View DetailsSafenet
Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory
Safenet delivers nationally accredited safety training courses in Canberra across key areas including asbestos awareness, confined space entry, white card certification, working at heights, silica awareness, and manual handling. The business also offers consultancy services, test and tag services, and sells safety equipment.
View DetailsCreative Safety Initiatives Trust
Dickson, Australian Capital Territory
Creative Safety Initiatives is an ACT-based registered training organisation that provides nationally accredited workplace health and safety training courses for the building and construction industry.
View DetailsCrown Asbestos Removal
Barton, Australian Capital Territory
Crown Asbestos Removal specialises in safe, certified asbestos removal and demolition services in Canberra, ACT and surrounding NSW. They provide licensed and insured professional asbestos management with environmentally friendly practices.
View DetailsKingz Plus Asbestos Services
Bruce, Australian Capital Territory
Kingz Plus Asbestos Services is a fully licensed and insured asbestos removal and testing company in Canberra with over 10 years of experience in safe removal and disposal of asbestos and hazardous contaminated materials from commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
View DetailsJMB Environmental Consulting Pty Ltd
Alexandria, New South Wales
JMB Environmental Consulting provides environmental consulting services including mould and moisture assessment, indoor air quality testing, occupational hygiene, contaminated land assessment, and labouratory services.
View DetailsInternational Asbestos Removal Pty Ltd
Hume, Australian Capital Territory
International Asbestos Removals P/L is a specialist asbestos removal and disposal company that has been operating for many years, providing services to both residential and commercial properties across Australia and internationally.
View DetailsMitchell Resource Management Centre
Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory
Mitchell Resource Management Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Mitchell, ACT. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsEmpire Contracting
Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory
Empire Contracting is an asbestos removal specialist based in Fyshwick, ACT, providing essential environmental services to the local community. The company specialises in safe asbestos abatement and remediation work, helping property owners and businesses manage hazardous materials responsibly.
View DetailsMugga Lane Resource Management Centre
Symonston, Australian Capital Territory
Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Symonston, ACT. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsiNDETAiL Civil Canberra
Beard, Australian Capital Territory
iNDETAiL Civil Canberra provides asbestos removal services to clients in Beard, ACT and the surrounding Canberra region. The company specialises in the safe identification, containment, and removal of asbestos-containing materials from residential, commercial, and industrial properties. With expertise in environmental hazard management, iNDETAiL Civil Canberra helps property owners comply with health and safety regulations while minimising exposure risks.
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