Asbestos Businesses in New South Wales, Australia
Asbestos in New South Wales is regulated under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the WHS Regulation 2017. SafeWork NSW handles licensing, inspections, and enforcement. NSW adopted the national model WHS laws, so its framework lines up closely with most other states.
Homeowners and unlicensed workers can remove up to 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos from residential properties, as long as safe work procedures are followed. NSW also runs a dedicated government portal at asbestos.nsw.gov.au aimed at residents, landlords, and renovators. The SafeWork NSW Codes of Practice on managing and removing asbestos carry legal weight under the WHS Regulation.
At the national level, the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) coordinates the Asbestos National Strategic Plan 2024-2030, which focuses on safely removing an estimated six million tonnes of ageing asbestos from buildings across the country. While states still have their own rules and regulators, the trend is toward national consistency through ASSEA, and NSW's regulatory settings already align with this direction.
Licensing
NSW has two licence tiers. A Class A licence covers friable (crumbly) asbestos removal and also allows Class B work. A Class B licence is needed for removing more than 10 square metres of non-friable (bonded) asbestos like fibro sheeting. Applicants need approved training through a SafeWork NSW-recognised RTO. Class A applicants must also show experience on at least three supervised removal jobs. There is a separate Asbestos Assessor licence for people who do air monitoring and clearance inspections on Class A work.
Regulators
Legislation & Codes of Practice
Asbestos disposal: There are 87 licensed waste disposal facilities in this region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a licence to remove asbestos in New South Wales?
Where can I dispose of household asbestos in New South Wales?
How do I get a suspected asbestos sample tested in New South Wales?
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Eastern Suburbs Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Chippendale, New South Wales
Eastern Suburbs Demolition & Asbestos Removal is an Australian owned and operated demolition company providing safe and efficient demolition, excavation, and asbestos removal services for the past 25 years.
View DetailsHazChek
Speers Point, New South Wales
HazChek is a professional consulting service specialising in asbestos testing, hazardous materials, environmental and occupational hygiene consulting. They provide practical and cost-effective solutions for the management and remediation of asbestos and other hazardous materials.
View DetailsNarrabri Waste Management Facility
Narrabri, New South Wales
Narrabri Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Narrabri, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsGlobal Asbestos Audits- GAA (All States)
Sydney, New South Wales
Global Asbestos Audits is a fully licensed environmental auditing and consulting company specialising in asbestos registers, management plans, and occupational hygiene services across Australia.
View DetailsBowral Waste Centre
Bowral, New South Wales
Bowral Waste Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Bowral, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCrookwell waste facility
Crookwell, New South Wales
Crookwell Waste Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Crookwell, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsAce Asbestos Consultant
Manly, New South Wales
ACE Asbestos Consultant Brisbane provides asbestos inspections, surveys, and hazardous material assessments for residential, commercial, and government properties with 30+ years of experience in asbestos risk management.
View DetailsRoar Workplace & Environmental Solutions
Castle Hill, New South Wales
Roar Workplace & Environmental Solutions provides spill control and containment products, dangerous goods storage solutions, workshop equipment, cleaning chemicals, personal protective equipment, and waste battery recycling services to various industries.
View DetailsHunter Asbestos Services
Ellalong, New South Wales
Hunter Asbestos Services is a leading provider of professional non-friable asbestos testing, identification, and removal services for residential and commercial properties across the Newcastle, Hunter Valley, and Upper Hunter regions.
View DetailsAwaba Waste Management Facility
Awaba, New South Wales
Awaba Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Awaba, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Luddenham
Orchard Hills, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building and pest inspections, asbestos inspections, and various specialist property assessment services across Australia.
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.
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