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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Jim's Building Inspections Pymble
Rydalmere, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections Pymble provides expert building inspection and assessment services in the Pymble area and surrounding suburbs. They offer residential and commercial building inspections, asbestos inspections, and various specialist property assessment reports.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Quakers Hill
Rydalmere, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections Quakers Hill provides expert building inspection and assessment services including residential and commercial inspections, asbestos inspections, pest inspections, and specialised property reports.
View DetailsThuroona Services
, New South Wales
Thuroona Services is a hazardous materials project management business with its head office in Bibra Lake, WA. It advises clients and manages the removal or abatement of hazardous materials, along with recycling and waste management, working with HazRad Australia. It is a Supply Nation Certified Supplier, and projects listed on its website include the Wooroloo bushfire residential clean-up, the Kalbarri asbestos clean-up and the Kwinana power station rehabilitation. FAMANZ sponsor.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Auburn
Banksia, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections Auburn provides expert building and pest inspections, asbestos inspections, and property assessments in Auburn, NSW. Led by local inspector Kamal, a Chartered Structural Engineer with 18+ years of experience.
View DetailsEvolve Demolition. strip -outs & Demolition contractor
Bexley, New South Wales
Evolve Demolition is a leading provider of small demolitions and strip-out services specialising in residential, commercial, and industrial property demolition, interior strip-outs, asbestos removal, and rubbish removal across Sydney.
View DetailsRARE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
Brookvale, New South Wales
RARE Environmental is an environmental remediation and management company that provides safe, smart solutions for contaminated and complex sites, including hazardous materials management, environmental compliance, and demolition services.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Hornsby
Carlingford, New South Wales
Building inspection and assessment company providing expert inspections and evaluations for residential and commercial properties across multiple Australian locations.
View DetailsFrontline Demolition NSW PTY LTD
Strathfield South, New South Wales
Licensed demolition and asbestos removal company with over 15 years of experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects, providing prompt and reliable services with a focus on customer satisfaction.
View DetailsDemoEx - Demolition, Excavation and Asbestos Removal
Unanderra, New South Wales
DemoEx is Wollongong's leading demolition, excavation, and asbestos removal specialist with over 25 years of combined industry experience, offering fully licensed and insured services.
View DetailsStotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre (Tip)
Stotts Creek, New South Wales
Stotts Creek Resource Recovery Centre is an asbestos removal service located in Stotts Creek, NSW. The facility specialises in the safe handling and removal of asbestos materials, supporting environmental compliance and hazard mitigation for the local community and surrounding regions.
View DetailsWasteWise Services Pty Ltd
Parramatta, New South Wales
WasteWise Services is a Sydney-based demolition and strip-out company specialising in safe, controlled demolition, partial demolition, office and shop strip outs, end of lease make good works, asbestos removal, skip bin hire, and rubbish removal services.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Ryde
Rydalmere, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections Ryde provides expert building inspection and asbestos assessment services in the Ryde area of NSW, with a local inspector offering pre-purchase inspections, pest inspections, and specialist reports.
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