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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Dingo Demolitions
Empire Vale, New South Wales
Dingo Demolitions provides professional demolition and asbestos removal services for domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings across Northern NSW, with over 25 years of industry experience.
View DetailsHome Demolitions
North Ryde, New South Wales
Home Demolitions provides full home demolition, asbestos removal and remediation, site excavation, and service disconnection services for knock-down rebuild projects across Sydney.
View DetailsJim's Building Inspections Mona Vale
Mona Vale, New South Wales
Jim's Building Inspections provides expert building inspection and assessment services in Mona Vale and surrounding areas, offering residential and commercial inspections including asbestos, pest, and specialised property assessments.
View DetailsNorth Coast Occupational Hygiene
Yamba, New South Wales
North Coast Occupational Hygiene provides asbestos and HAZMAT management, occupational hygiene consulting, and contaminated land investigation services across residential, commercial and industrial projects on the North Coast of NSW.
View DetailsESP - Environmental Safety Professionals
Broadmeadow, New South Wales
A multidisciplinary team of occupational and environmental hygiene specialists and environmental consultants dedicated to protecting people, workplaces, and the environment through comprehensive assessments, monitoring, and management strategies.
View DetailsAsbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia Inc.
Granville, New South Wales
A not-for-profit organisation providing support to people living with asbestos related diseases, family members, carers and friends through support groups, counselling, and advocacy.
View DetailsBayview Demolition
Beresfield, New South Wales
Bayview Demolition and Asbestos Services is a locally owned and operated demolition and asbestos removal business with extensive experience in residential, industrial, commercial and government projects across the Hunter, Lake Macquarie and regional NSW.
View DetailsISGS Consulting Group
Narwee, New South Wales
ISGS Asbestos Consulting specialises in providing comprehensive asbestos management services, including identification, risk assessment, abatement planning, and regulatory compliance through certified professionals.
View DetailsJTA Health, Safety & Noise
Elwood, Victoria
JTA Health, Safety & Noise is one of Australia's leading independent workplace consultancies providing occupational health, safety, and noise compliance solutions through scientific expertise and practical experience.
View DetailsSt George Asbestos Removal & Strip Out Demolition
St Peters, New South Wales
St George Asbestos Removal & Strip Out Demolition is an Australian owned and operated demolition company specialising in asbestos removal, house demolition, excavation, land clearing, and strip-out services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
View DetailsMacca's Demolition & Asbestos Removal
Moama, New South Wales
Maccas Demolition & Asbestos Removal is a locally owned and operated demolition company specialising in residential and commercial demolition, asbestos removal and remediation, and emergency works throughout Rural Victoria and NSW.
View DetailsHazardous Removal Company
Eagle Vale, New South Wales
Hazardous Removal Company is a Sydney-based team of hazardous material experts specialising in asbestos removal, sample testing, material encapsulation, and clearance certificates for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
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