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?
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Confluence Environmental
Blue Haven, New South Wales
Independent environmental consultancy providing specialist expertise across contaminated land, environmental consulting, occupational hygiene, and asbestos and hazardous materials management.
View DetailsAHI Asbestos Inspections
Glen Inneslambton, New South Wales
AHI Asbestos Inspections provides comprehensive asbestos testing, inspections, and reporting services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties across Brisbane and South East Queensland. They offer NATA-accredited labouratory analysis and expert compliance documentation.
View DetailsDemocorp Australia
Rydalmere, New South Wales
Democorp Australia provides quality demolition and asbestos removal services to residential, industrial and commercial clients across NSW. They offer house demolitions, asbestos removal, garage and shed demolition with fully licensed and accredited staff.
View DetailsWollongong City Excavation & Demolition (WCED)
Unanderra, New South Wales
Wollongong City Excavation & Demolition provides excavation, demolition, asbestos removal, civil construction, and site remediation services throughout the Illawarra region and beyond.
View DetailsByrne Demolition
Young, New South Wales
Byrne Demolition is a demolition and asbestos removal specialist operating across regional New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT since 1993, providing cost-effective and customised solutions with a focus on safety and efficiency.
View DetailsSkips On Site
Milperra, New South Wales
Family-owned skip bin hire and rubbish removal service operating since 1991, offering same-day delivery of skip bins ranging from 2-15 cubic metres across Sydney metropolitan areas.
View DetailsEHO Consulting Pty Ltd
Pennant Hills, New South Wales
EHO Consulting is a multi-specialist consultancy providing occupational hygiene, environmental assessment, and hazardous materials consulting services with over 20 years of experience in asbestos analysis, surveys, and building safety management.
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 DetailsMr Cheap Demolition and Asbestos Removal
Bankstown, New South Wales
Mr Cheap Demolition specialises in house demolition with over 10 years of experience, providing cost-effective and professional demolition services including asbestos removal, excavation, and labour hire conducted in accordance with Australian laws and regulations.
View DetailsTharbogang Waste Management Centre
Tharbogang, New South Wales
Tharbogang Waste Management Centre is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Tharbogang, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
View DetailsCentral Coast Asbestos Removal
Bateau Bay, New South Wales
Central Coast Asbestos Removal is a team of highly trained asbestos removal specialists offering asbestos removal, demolition, tree removal, and related services using safe and environmentally considerate methods.
View DetailsWoy Woy Waste Management Facility
Woy Woy, New South Wales
Woy Woy Waste Management Facility is a licensed asbestos waste disposal facility in Woy Woy, NSW. Source: Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency (ASSEA) national disposal facility directory.
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